OEM 2006 Toyota Matrix Control Arm

2006 Toyota Matrix Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the FRONT CONTROL ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH on 2006 Toyota Matrix?

  A: The replacement of the FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH starts by taking out the front wheel followed by disconnection of the FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH and RH. Detach the FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH by removing the bolt and 2 nuts which fasten the lower ball joint assembly front LH. The replacement of FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 RH requires following identical procedural steps to the FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH process. Installation of the RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY needs four bolts when operating in 2WD mode or two bolts combined with two nuts for 4WD users. Users should start by loosening the bolt because the nut cannot rotate before suspending the assembly. Use the Automatic Transmission/Transaxle guidelines to suspend the ENGINE ASSEMBLY. The FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY installation for 2WD requires the removal of 3 bolts and 3 nuts whereas 4WD requires 4 bolts and stabilizer bar front disconnect and further removal of the bolt and 2 nuts before lowering the transmission jack for crossmember extraction. You should remove the FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH by unfastening two bolts and a single nut. First tighten the FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH temporarily before using a transmission jack to lift the FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY while using Special Service Tool: 09670-00010 in both base holes and following the specified torque sequence of Bolt A at 157 Nm (1,601 kgf-cm, 116 ft. lbs.) and Bolt B at 113 Nm (1,152 kgf-cm, 83 ft. lbs.). The installation of the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly requires connecting the transverse engine mounting insulator to the engine mounting member sub-assembly center by using three bolts and three nuts for 2WD or one bolt and two nuts for 4WD at 52 Nm (530 kgf-cm, 38 ft. lbs.) while also installing a stabilizer bar front using four bolts at 19 Nm (194 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.) for 4WD. Mount the RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY using 4 bolts for 2WD at 58 Nm (591 kgf-cm, 43 ft. lbs.) together with 2 bolts and 2 nuts only for 4WD at 127 Nm (1,295 kgf-cm, 94 ft. lbs.). The FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH should be installed to the lower ball joint assembly front LH with 2 nuts and a bolt and torqued at 89 Nm (908 kgf-cm, 66 ft. lbs.) followed by the FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 RH installation. Install the FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH and RH. Before tightening the wheel at 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.) lower the vehicle and install the front wheel while bouncing it to stabilize the suspension. Users should lock FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH with two bolts through a nut at 137 Nm (1,397 kgf-cm, 101 ft. lbs.) applying sufficient pressure to the bolt instead of rotating the nut. A wheel alignment check follows after tightening.