OEM 2002 Toyota Tundra Control Arm

2002 Toyota Tundra Control Arm Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the lower control arm on 2002 Toyota Tundra?

  A: Service and repair of the lower control arm begins with removing the RH and LH front wheels and then proceeding to disconnect RH and LH tie rod ends after removing cotter pins and nuts. Then use Special Service Tool: 09610-20012 to separate tie rod ends from the ball joint while repeating the steps across both sides. First remove power steering gear set bolts along with nuts then disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the lower suspension arm by unfastening the nut; in case the ball joint turns with the nut operation use a hexagon (6 mm) wrench to grip the stud. To disconnect the shock absorber from the lower suspension arm use a lower side set nut and washer to remove the bolt and vinyl tape to protect the drive shaft boot before pulling down on the lower suspension arm. Disassemble the lower ball joint from the lower suspension arm through the removal of the cotter pin and nut followed by the use of Special Service Tool: 09628-62011. The proper removal sequence for the lower suspension arm includes matchmarking the front and rear cam plates and chassis frame followed by extracting the 2 cam plates, bolts, cams along with the lower suspension arm by gently pushing back the power steering gear without breaking power steering tubes. To install a new No.1 bushing employ the combination of Special Service Tool: 09502-12010 and 09631-12090 along with a press and steel plate for setting the correct direction. To install the new No. 2 bushing prepare a steel plate together with Special Service Tool: 09631-12090 and 09950-60020 (09951-00680) followed by employing a press in correct orientation. The process to install or replace the No. 1 and No. 2 spring bumpers on the vehicle involves removing the front wheel then using Special Service Tool: 09922-10010 to change the No. 1 spring bumper at 23 Nm (235 kgf-cm, 17 ft. lbs.) torque with a torque wrench at 345 mm (13.58 inch) fulcrum length before moving to the No. 2 spring bumper replacement that requires removal of the stabilizer bar followed by using the same tool then reinstalling the stabilizer bar and front wheel at 110 Nm (1, To install lower suspension arm onto the chassis frame connect the 2 cams with bolts and cam plates by moving the power steering gear slightly back then secure with 130 Nm (1,325 kgf-cm, 96 ft. lbs.) torque while aligning the matchmarks on front and rear cam plates. The installation requires attachment of the lower ball joint to the lower suspension arm followed by inserting a new nut and cotter pin which should be torqued to 140 Nm (1,450 kgf-cm, 103 ft. lbs.), while advancing tightening to 60 degrees when the cotter pin holes do not align properly. The shock absorber requires a torque of 135 Nm (1,400 kgf-cm, 100 ft. lbs.) to connect it to the lower suspension arm. While doing so, attach the stabilizer bar link to the lower suspension arm using a torque of 69 Nm (700 kgf-cm, 51 ft. lbs.) and use a hexagon (6 mm) wrench for assistance if needed. Install the power steering gear, applying a torque of 165 Nm (1,700 kgf-cm, 122 ft. lbs.) for bolt A, 130 Nm (1,350 kgf-cm, 96 ft. lbs.) for nut B, and 165 Nm (1,700 kgf-cm, 122 ft. lbs.) for bolt and nut C. Connect the RH and LH tie rod ends to the lower ball joints with the nuts and new cotter pins, applying a torque of 91 Nm (930 kgf-cm, 67 ft. lbs.) and tightening further up to 60 degrees if the cotter pin holes are misaligned, then install the RH and LH front wheels with a torque of 110 Nm (1,150 kgf-cm, 83 ft. lbs.) and check the front wheel alignment.