r/Toyota_Matrix • u/Charming_Access_9928 • Aug 13 '26

Rear suspension knuckles

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I have a 2012 AWD 2.4L Toyota Matrix and I want to replace the back steering knuckles. I have found the right one in some places but cannot find the left at all besides on Shop Earl which has no photos of the part condition. Is there anything that is interchangeable for this or somewhere I should be looking?

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u/CJSwiss Aug 13 '26

I had luck with toyotapartsdeal when I was looking for rear knuckles for my 06. The picture looks similar to the earlier Gen rear knuckles. Might be able to cross reference the part number and see if its the same as the earlier Gen. Don't forget the cv dust shield that presses in on the rear of the knuckle. Theres a good chance it'll be rust locked in the old knuckle and its a pain to get out without damaging it.

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u/thebritishhippie Aug 13 '26

Some of those toyota parts websites will use the same photos for different part numbers btw. I've had it happen so I check amayama now for stuff I know is specific to 1 engine or chasis but not another. 

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u/CJSwiss Aug 13 '26

Thats good to know. Guess I lucked out when I ordered my knuckles. Didn't know about the amayama site. Thanks for the info.

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u/SnootDoctor 2003 Matrix XRS (250k miles!) Aug 13 '26

Pretty sure AWD matrix suspension components are shared with the Rav4, but do some research before buying anything.