OEM 2010 Scion tC Control Arm

2010 Scion tC Control Arm Parts Q&A

• Q: How to install the front lower Control Arm on 2010 Scion tC?

  A: The installation of the front lower suspension arm starts with securing the No. 1 suspension lower arm LH to the suspension crossmember through temporary 2-bolt and nut fastening. The front suspension crossmember sub-assembly installation should be your next step followed by fitting the No. 1 hook. Screw in a bolt on the No. 1 suspension lower arm LH to attach it with lower ball joint using 2 nuts then apply torque at 89 Nm (908 kgf-cm, 66 ft-lbf). A double application of the identical setup should occur on the RH side too. You must tighten the front stabilizer link assembly LH to the shock absorber through a nut with 74 Nm torque (755 kgf-cm, 55 ft-lbf). Hold the stud with a 6 mm hexagon wrench when performing this operation if needed. After assembling the RH components perform the same process for the opposite side. Connect the pressure feed tube assembly while also installing the tie rod end sub-assemblies LH and RH and center exhaust pipe assembly and front floor panel brace. The suspension needs stabilization by tightening the front tire to 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf) torque before dropping the vehicle for multiple bouncing motions. Use a 4 post lift to secure the tire condition touching the ground before tightening both bolts on the No. 1 suspension lower arm LH to 137 Nm (1,400 kgf-cm, 101 ft-lbf) while preventing the nut from rotating during rear side bolt torque. Install the steering column hole cover sub-assembly and the steering intermediate shaft assembly together before adding the column hole cover silencer sheet and engine cover sub-assembly number 1. Power steering fluid must be added and the power steering fluid needs bleeding then check the reservoir and search for any fluid leaks. The final process involves installing the hood sub-assembly followed by performing front wheel alignment checks and installing both engine under covers towards the left and right sides.