Toyota 48069-02020 Front Suspension Control Arm Sub-Assembly Lower Left

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To pull the control arm and then to free it from the place, it is necessary to, loosen the wheel lug nuts on the particular side for disassembling, lift the car with the front part being raised on the jackstands, and then remove the wheel. However, the following removal procedure varies; first, offer a prybar to separate the control arm from the steering knuckle and then, take out the bolt and two nuts that hold the control arm to the steering knuckle. Loosen the front suspension cross-member part by unbolting it and placing it on the floor jack stands, then remove the control arm front pivot bolt and the rear bushing bolt so that you can remove the control arm. For probing, look for sideline distortion in the control arm and wear or damage on bushings that should be replaced and never try straightening a bent control arm. During this procedure, the fasteners' torque should be tightened as recommended except the front pivot bolt, which should not be tightened until the outer end of the control arm has been lifted to give the normal height of the car. While fixing the subframe, use a rod with the diameter of the four subframe-to-chassis bolts to align the each side of the car to fit the bolts one at a time and loosen all the four without using any tools until the bolts are properly placed. Following installation, fit the wheel and the lugs, lower the automobile and finally, wrench the lug nuts to the prescribed turn. That is why, after the completion of this job, it is suggested to check the front wheel alignment and if required, adjust the same.

To detain the control arm, first loosen the wheel lug nuts at the side to be removed, lift the front of the car and securely jack it, then take off the wheel. Then, use the wrench to loosen the nut and a bolt and with help of the prybar separate the control arm from the steering knuckle. Lift the front suspension crossmember with a floor jack, and unfasten the control arm front pivot bolt and the rear bushing bolt, and the nuts which securing the control arm. In terms of the control arm, visually inspect for distortion and check bushing for wear and replace them, while on the same note, do not try and correct bent control arms. As for the installation, they have to be made in the reverse order to exercises, having tightened all screws save for the front pivot bolt until the outer end of the control arm has been lifted with a floor jack to emulate normal ride height. When tightening the subframe to the car chassis four bolts the mechanic has to use a bar equivalent to the diameter of the bolts to align each side until the bolts can be slowly inserted one by one and once all four are finger tightened the bolts must be tightened to the specified torque. Last but not the least, fit the wheel and the lug nuts, lower the car, and finally tighten the lug nuts; It is recommended that the front wheel alignment should be checked and needs to be adjusted if required after the completion of the job.