OEM 2009 Scion xB Control Arm

2009 Scion xB Control Arm Parts Q&A

• Q: How to install the front lower Control Arms on 2009 Scion xB?

  A: The installation of front lower suspension arms begins by placing the front suspension crossmember on level ground and attaching front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly RH and LH for each side with two bolts and a nut until the nut stopper becomes active. Twist and fasten bolt A at 145 Nm (1479 kgf-cm, 107 ft-lbf) and bolt B at 95 Nm (969 kgf-cm, 70 ft-lbf) and nut to 95 Nm (969 kgf-cm, 70 ft-lbf) by using Special Service Tool: 09670-00020 alternately inserted into holes found on both suspension crossmember sides. First tighten the front suspension member brace rear LH with bolt A reaching 145 Nm (1479 kgf-cm, 107 ft-lbf) and bolt B at 93 Nm (948 kgf-cm, 69 ft-lbf) before repeating the installation for the front suspension member brace rear RH. The front suspension member reinforcement LH and RH require installation with 4 bolts at 96 Nm torque (979 kgf-cm, 71 ft-lbf) while first tightening bolts A and B before securely tightening the sequence C, B, D, and A. Front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH for the manual transaxle installation requires temporary bolt attachment with the nut uninhibited from rotation. The next step involves connecting both front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assemblies LH and RH followed by the sequence of tying the rod end sub-assemblies LH and RH. Secure the nut for the LH front stabilizer link assembly at 74 Nm (755 kgf-cm, 55 ft-lbf) by using a hexagon wrench (6mm). The vehicle requires connecting of the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly to the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly, followed by putting on the column hole cover silencer sheet and engine under covers and front wheels with 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf) torque. Use Special Service Tool: 09961-01270 to reach the specified torque of 172 Nm (1755 kgf-cm, 127 ft-lbf) for bolt A or 233 Nm (2376 kgf-cm, 172 ft-lbf) without the tool when tightening the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly. Also secure bolt B to 233 Nm (2376 kgf-cm, 172 ft-lbf). Front wheel alignment needs an inspection and adjustment as the final step.