Toyota 48068-33031
Lower Control Arm, Front Passenger Side

Service procedures for front control arms require workers to first remove the front wheel at 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.). The disconnection of the lower suspension arm from the lower ball joint begins when technicians remove its 2 nuts and bolt while applying 127 Nm (1,300 kgf-cm, 94 ft. lbs.) torque. Start with the front-side bolts then apply 206 Nm (2,100 kgf-cm, 152 ft. lbs.) torque while removing them before moving on to the rear-side bolt and nut which must be loosened at the same tightness. You should then remove the lower suspension arm bushing stopper which exists on the lower suspension arm shaft. Follow the reverse order of removal to install the components and verify the front wheel alignment afterward the installation.

Service and repair of the front control arm begins by detaching the front wheel which requires torque that reaches 103 Nm (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft. lbs.). You should disconnect the lower suspension arm from the lower ball joint by removing its two nuts and bolt while applying 127 Nm of torque equivalent to (1,300 kgf.cm, 94 ft. lbs.). First disconnect the lower suspension arm by removing the front side bolts using 206 Nm (2,100 kgf.cm, 152 ft. lbs.) torque then stripping out the rear side bolt and nut while maintaining the same torque value. Detach the lower suspension arm first and then remove its bushing stopper that is attached to the lower suspension arm shaft. The installation process should follow the removal sequence in reverse order while front wheel alignment must be checked after completion.

Disconnect the parking brake cable.

Remove the No. 1 lower suspension arm with the 2 bolts and washer, ensuring the paint mark faces rearward during installation.