OEM 2000 Toyota Echo Control Arm

2000 Toyota Echo Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and install the control arm on 2000 Toyota Echo?

  A: Begin control arm removal by removing the front wheel followed by disconnecting the stabilizer bar link by holding it while unscrewing its 2 nuts followed by removal of 5 retainers, 4 cushions and finally the link itself. The special service tool number 09628-00011 (09628-00030, 09628-00040, 09628-00050) is essential for disconnecting the lower suspension arm from its attachment to the steering knuckle. Before using the tool you need to remove the clip then the nut. Differentiate the right-hand arm by lifting the engine slightly after you detach the bolt along with the 2 nuts from the engine rear mount. Avoid lifting pressure on the oil pan. The removal of the lower suspension arm begins with unscrewing its two bolts and nut then removing the part itself while avoiding the rotation of the nut. Before installing the nut on the ball joint strike the ball joint stud back and forth five times to inspect its rotation before applying a torque at 0.59 - 3.43 Nm (6 - 35 kgf.cm, 5.2 - 30 inch lbs.) within five turns using a torque wrench. The installation process involves attaching the lower suspension arm with 2 bolts and torquing Bolt A to 88 Nm (900 kgf.cm, 65 ft. lbs.) while torquing Bolt B to 132 Nm (1,350 kgf.cm, 97 ft. lbs.). During the process, refrain from rotating the nut and keep the suspension stable before tightening. Use the bolt to link the engine rear mount to two nuts while torquing them up to 80 Nm (810 kgf.cm, 59 ft. lbs.). Use a new nut to join the lower suspension arm to the steering knuckle while torquing it to 98 Nm (1,000 kgf.cm, 72 ft. lbs.). When necessary, the alignment of the clip holes requires tightening the nut up to 60 degrees before installing the new clip. You must install the stabilizer bar link with all 4 cushions and 5 retainers using 2 nuts which require a torques setting of 18 Nm (180 kgf.cm, 13 ft. lbs.). After completing this step reinstall the front wheel and torque it to 103 Nm (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft. lbs.). Finally, perform a front wheel alignment check.