Toyota 48068-59145
Lower Control Arm, Passenger Side

The front lower suspension arm installation begins with a provisional tightness of the front lower suspension arm sub-assembly LH bolt after setting it on the crossmember. Installation should be conducted on both sides using the identical process for the front lower suspension arm sub-assembly RH. Begin by setting the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly then insert the front stabilizer link assemblies LH and RH by following the same installation sequence for both units. The installation of front lower suspension arm sub-assembly LH and RH requires the same procedure for both sides. The same installation process applies to both sides when installing the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and RH. Secure the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly together with the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and column hole cover silencer sheet. The manual transaxle requires the first front lower suspension arm sub-assembly LH bolt tightening for installation before setting the lower arm onto the steering knuckle with a new castle nut that reaches torque specifications of 98 Nm (999 kgf-cm, 72 ft-lbf). Following this, the clip holes should be checked for alignment before putting in a new clip. Install the front wheel while torquing it to 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf) and set wheels straight before stabilizing suspension by lowering the vehicle from the jack. Then bounce the vehicle several times. Proceed with full tightening of the front lower suspension arm sub-assembly LH through proper torque behavior on two bolts as Bolt A attains 137 Nm (1397 kgf-cm, 101 ft-lbf) and Bolt B reaches 160 Nm (1631 kgf-cm, 118 ft-lbf). Installation of these components concludes the service procedure: outer cowl top panel followed by front air shutter seal RH and front wiper motor and link while finishing with cowl top ventilator louver LH and RH and the sequence of front wiper arm and blade assembly LH and RH with front wiper arm head cap. Lastly, inspect and adjust the hood sub-assembly then check front wheel alignment.

Ensure alignment with the upper ends of the threaded section.

First, take off the front wheel.

Position the wheels straight ahead.

Remove the front wiper arm head cap, followed by the front wiper arm and blade assembly for both the left-hand and right-hand sides.

Tighten Bolt A at a torque of 137 Nm (1,397 kgf-cm, 101 ft-lbf) and Bolt B at 160 Nm (1,631 kgf-cm, 118 ft-lbf).

Check for cracks and grease leakage on the ball joint dust cover.

Take out the bolt and lower arm.

Remove the cowl to register duct sub-assembly.