OEM 2005 Toyota Corolla Control Arm

2005 Toyota Corolla Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the FRONT CONTROL ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO.1 LH on 2005 Toyota Corolla?

  A: Begin by removing the front wheel on the FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO.1 LH replacement process followed by disconnecting the FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH and RH through parallel side processing. Detachment of the FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO.1 LH requires removing the bolt together with its 2 nuts from the lower ball joint assembly. You should use the same approach to detach the FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO.1 RH. After removing 4 bolts from the RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSY it is necessary to loosen the bolt beginning the separation sequence. Suspended assembly with care. Begin by suspending the ENGINE ASSY before detaching the FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSY through the removal process of the transverse engine mounting insulator and engine mounting member sub-assy center and four bolts which allows the transmission jack to descend. You should remove the LEFT HAND FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO.1 by disconnecting its 2 bolts and a nut. Attach the FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO.1 LH with 2 bolts and a nut along its front suspension. Install the FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSY by lifting it with a transmission jack, inserting Special Service Tool: 09670-00010 into the base holes on both sides, and temporarily tightening the bolts in the specified order before fully tightening them to the specified torque of 157 Nm for Bolt A and 113 Nm for Bolt B. Reconnect the transverse engine mounting insulator and engine mounting member sub-assy center to the front suspension crossmember sub-assy, securing it with 3 bolts and 3 nuts at a torque of 52 Nm. Secure the RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSY with 4 bolts tightened to 58 Nm before installing the FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO.1 LH by using 2 nuts and a bolt where assembly connects to the lower ball joint assembly at 89 Nm torque. The installation of the FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO.1 RH follows identical steps after which the FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH and RH installation proceeds using the same procedures. After installation of the front wheel and vehicle drop you should tighten the wheel to 103 Nm before bouncing the vehicle to stabilize the suspension. With 137 Nm torque, fully tighten the FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO.1 LH using 2 bolts along with a nut. While the nut cannot rotate, secure the bolt properly then perform front wheel alignment inspection and adjustment.