OEM 2001 Toyota Tundra Control Arm

2001 Toyota Tundra Control Arm Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the lower control arm on 2001 Toyota Tundra?

  A: The first step for performing lower control arm repairs involves wheel removal and tie rod end disconnection as well as the use of Special Service Tool: 09610-20012 to separate the tie rod end from the ball joint on both sides. First disconnect the power steering gear set using its bolts and nuts before removing the stabilizer bar link from the lower suspension arm by uninstalling its nut. Additionally hold the stud with a hexagon (6 mm) wrench when the ball joint starts to turn with the nut. Use a vinyl tape to wrap the bolt's head to protect the drive shaft boot while removing the lower side set nut and washer from the shock absorber bolt. This should be done before prying down the lower suspension arm to disconnect the shock absorber. Begin lower ball joint removal from the lower suspension arm through the removal of its cotter pin and nut before using Special Service Tool: 09628-62011 to complete the ball joint disconnect process. To separate the lower suspension arm begin by setting matchmarks on the front and rear cam plates and chassis frame before undoing the 2 cam plates, bolts, cams and lower suspension arm. Keep the power steering gear tubes from damage when pushing it slightly rearward during this procedure. To perform a bushing replacement start by using a chisel and hammer to raise the flange followed by installation of Special Service Tool: 09613-26010 and 09632-36010 and 09950-00020 and a press to extract the bushing and finish by installing a new No.1 bushing with Special Service Tool: 09502-12010 and 09631-12090 a press and steel plate according to specific direction. Place a new No.2 bushing in position through the use of Special Service Tool: 09631-12090, 09950-60020 (09951-00680) and a press along with a steel plate. Repeat this operation by correctly setting the bushing orientation. Use Special Service Tool: 09922-10010 to switch out No.1 and No.2 spring bumpers on-vehicle while keeping the front wheel removed from its location. Install the No.1 spring bumper with a torque of 23 Nm (235 kgf-cm) to 17 ft. lbs. using a torque wrench of 345 mm (13.58 inch) fulcrum length. The No.2 spring bumper installation requires operators to remove the stabilizer bar followed by use of Special Service Tool: 09922-10010 to replace the stabilizer bar. Reinstall the stabilizer bar before securing the front wheel with a torque of 110 Nm (1,150 kgf-cm, 83 ft. lbs.). Install the 2 cams along with bolts and cam plates onto the chassis frame through the lower suspension arm before you feed the power steering gear back at a torque of 130 Nm (1,325 kgf-cm, 96 ft. lbs.) without harming the power steering gear tubes. Attach the lower ball joint to the lower suspension arm by using the nut and installing a new cotter pin according to the torque requirement of 140 Nm (1,450 kgf-cm, 103 ft. lbs.). If the cotter pin holes show misalignment tighten the nut an additional 60°. The mechanic should tighten the shock absorber to the lower suspension arm at 135 Nm (1,400 kgf-cm, 100 ft. lbs.) before linking the stabilizer bar to the lower suspension arm using 69 Nm (700 kgf-cm, 51 ft. lbs.) torque. A hexagon (6 mm) wrench should be used to assist the ball joint when it turns with the nut. The power steering gear must be installed by applying torque of 165 Nm (1,700 kgf-cm, 122 ft. lbs.) on bolt A and 130 Nm (1,350 kgf-cm, 96 ft. lbs.) on bolt B followed by 265 Nm (1,700 kgf-cm, 122 ft. lbs.) on the bolt and nut. Use the new nuts and cotter pins to link the RH and LH tie rod ends to the lower ball joints before torquing them to 91 Nm (930 kgf-cm, 67 ft. lbs.) then extending the nut by 60 degrees due to any misalignment of the cotter pin holes. As the final step install the RH and LH front wheels while tightening them with 110 Nm (1,150 kgf-cm) torque and verify that the front wheel alignment is correct.