Q: How to service and repair the front control arm on 2001 Toyota Corolla?
A: Start the front control arm service by taking off the front wheel then tightening it with 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.). You should disconnect the lower suspension arm from the lower ball joint by first removing its 2 nuts and bolt then tightening the bolt to 142 Nm (1,450 kgf-cm, 105 ft. lbs.) torque. The procedure for disconnecting the lower suspension arm on the A/T RH side and M/T both sides includes taking out the 3 bolts together with the lower suspension arm bracket and lower suspension arm while using these torque specifications: A: 215 Nm (2,190 kgf-cm, 158 ft. lbs.), B: 175 Nm (1,790 kgf-cm, 129 ft. lbs.), C: 147 Nm (1,500 kgf-cm, 109 ft. lbs.). Apply all torque values to bolts A and B after stabilizing the suspension for correct assembly. The A/T LH side front suspension crossmember removal with lower suspension arm requires 7 bolts, 4 nuts and torque them to A: 175 Nm (1,790 kgf-cm, 129 ft. lbs.), B: 225 Nm (2,305 kgf-cm, 167 ft. lbs.), C: 147 Nm (1,500 kgf-cm, 109 ft. lbs.), D: 60 Nm (620 kgf-cm, 45 ft. lbs.) and E: 57 Nm (580 kgf-cm, 42 ft. lbs.). Apply proper support to maintain stability of the center member throughout this operation. Utilize the bolt wrench to detach the bolt connecting the A/T LH lower suspension arm to the suspension crossmember while torquing it to 215 Nm (2,190 kgf-cm, 158 ft. lbs.). All repairs start at the opposite end of removal process and these procedures require front wheel alignment testing after installation.