OEM 2002 Toyota Echo Control Arm

2002 Toyota Echo Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and install the control arm on 2002 Toyota Echo?

  A: The removal process begins by taking off the front wheel followed by disconnecting the stabilizer bar link by holding it while unthreading its two nuts along with five retainers, four cushions, and the link's removal. The next step involves disconnection of the lower suspension arm from the steering knuckle through clip and nut removal while using Special Service Tool: 09628-00011 (09628-00030, 09628-00040, 09628-00050). You must slightly lift the engine through engine rear mount bolt removal and 2 nut disconnection to prepare the right-hand arm for service. A transmission jack combined with a wooden block allows the engine lift with the oil pan off limits. Disconnect the lower suspension arm through the removal of two bolts along with the nut and joint while preventing rotational motion of the nut. First inspect the ball joint boot located at the lower suspension arm for any signs of damage and then test ball joint rotation by rotating the ball joint stud five times before tightening the nut using a torque wrench on the fifth turn at a continuous twinge rate of 2 - 4 seconds. Finalize by setting the torque to 0.59 - 3.43 Nm (6 - 35 kgf-cm, 5.2 - 30 inch lbs.). To install the lower suspension arm bolt down the assembly with two fasteners according to the procedure where you must torque Bolt A to 88 Nm (900 kgf-cm, 65 ft. lbs.) and Bolt B to 132 Nm (1,350 kgf-cm, 97 ft. lbs.) without touching the nut while stabilizing the suspension before applying the bolt torques. Secure the engine rear mount to the bolt with 2 nuts then apply torque of 80 Nm (810 kgf-cm, 59 ft. lbs.). When attaching the suspension arm to the knuckle through its nut tighten it to 98 Nm (1,000 kgf-cm, 72 ft. lbs.) while you should apply additional torque to the nut by extending the arm until the clip holes become parallel at 60 degrees. After installing the stabilizer bar link together with its 4 cushions and 5 retainers by using 2 nuts that should be torqued to 18 Nm (180 kgf-cm, 13 ft. lbs.), replace the front wheel with the proper torque set at 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.) and perform a front wheel alignment check.