OEM 2005 Toyota Matrix Control Arm

2005 Toyota Matrix Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: The procedure to install the FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH begins by first removing the front wheel followed by FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH and RH removal. The FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH should be separated by removing its bolt and 2 nuts from the lower ball joint assembly front LH. Perform analog procedures for the RH side of the FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1. When performing RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY installation, 2WD requires 4 bolts yet 4WD needs 2 bolts and 2 nuts where the bolt must be loosened because the nut is non-rotational before suspending the assembly. Utilize the correct procedure to suspend the ENGINE ASSEMBLY according to 1ZZ-FE or 2ZZ-GE specifications. The FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY can be separated using a set of bolts and nuts for disconnection of transverse engine mounting insulator and engine mounting member sub-assembly center followed by lowering the transmission jack to extract the assembly. Remove the FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH by first removing all 2 bolts and the single nut. Before installing the FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY you must temporarily secure the FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH with Special Service Tool: 09670-00010 to accomplish specified torque values of 157 Nm for Bolt A and 113 Nm for Bolt B. Reconnect the transverse engine mounting insulator and engine mounting member sub-assembly center while attaching its bolts and nuts to 52 Nm for 2WD or 19 Nm for 4WD. The RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY needs installation with 58 Nm torque for 2WD vehicles and 127 Nm for 4WD vehicles. Reinstall the FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH with two nuts and one bolt after securing them at 89 Nm torque. Proceed with the installation of FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH and RH after working on the RH side. Perform a suspension stabilization routine by installing the front wheel and lowering the vehicle then bounce the vehicle several times. The FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH requires full torque of 137 Nm with its bolt secured because the nut cannot be turned while performing inspections and wheel alignment adjustment.