OEM 2009 Scion xB Control Arm

2009 Scion xB Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove the front lower Control Arm on 2009 Scion xB?

  A: The front lower suspension arm removal requires wheel removal first and then moving toward engine under covers to reach the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly bolts. Handle the bolts on front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH and RH by loosening them without turning the nuts to maintain their built-in stoppers. freedom of the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assemblies LH and RH respectively with a sequential process that operates similarly for the LH and RH sides. The procedure for the manual transaxle requires removal of the 2 bolts, nut and front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH from the front suspension crossmember by allowing the nut to remain fixed while the bolt is loosened. Users should direct the front wheels straight ahead before locking the steering wheel. The technician should first remove the column hole cover silencer sheet before separating both the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly. The next step involves the removal of front stabilizer link assemblies LH and RH with a 6mm hexagon wrench when the ball joint rotates with the installed nut. Before removal of front suspension member reinforcements LH and RH, technicians need to separate tie rod end sub-assemblies LH and RH. Proceed with the removal of front suspension member braces at the rear LH and then perform the same procedure with the RH side. Manual and automatic transaxles require transmission jack support of the front suspension crossmember before removing 4 bolts, 2 nuts and the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly. The automatic transaxle needs front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assemblies LH and RH which must have their bolt fastener fixed before removing them from the crossmember.