OEM Toyota Matrix Control Arm

Toyota Matrix Control Arm Parts and Q&A

• Control Arm, Lower Driver Side
  48069-02190
  Q: How to install the front lower Control Arm on Toyota Matrix?

  A:

  The installation of 4WD front lower suspension arm requires temporary attachment of front lower suspension arm LH to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly using two bolts and a nut without turning the nut because it has built-in stopper features. Secure the bolt with the nut in place then fully tighten all bolts after suspension stabilization. Proceed by attaching the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly temporarily before linking the steering assembly and mounting both the No. 1 front stabilizer bracket LH and RH according to LH installation. The complete tightening process of the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly must begin before connecting the front lower suspension arm LH and RH following the same sequence for the RH side. The next step requires fitting of the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly and the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly followed by attaching the column hole cover silencer sheet. Before installation of the front wheels begin by positioning them directly forward. Proceed to install the engine under cover LH and RH followed by torquing the front wheels to 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf). When the vehicle stands at standard height stabilize the suspension before tightening bolt A of the front lower suspension arm LH with 137 Nm (1397 kgf-cm, 101 ft-lbf). Follow by using equal torque on bolt B without turning the nut. The process of front wheel alignment inspection and adjustment should be performed as the final step.
• Control Arm, Passenger Side
  48068-02190
  Q: How to Remove the Control Arm in Rear Suspension on Toyota Matrix?

  A:

  The first step to taking out the rear lower arm is to disconnect the rear wheel to proceed. The rear floor side member brace on the LH side requires removal by uninstalling its two bolts. Removing the 2 bolts allows separating the No. 3 Parking Brake Cable assembly. Next in the repair sequence is the disconnection of the rear stabilizer link components. Loosen the rear Shock Absorber with coil spring by turning the bolt clockwise until the proper tension is reached. You need to loosen the nut which fastens the rear suspension arm bracket assembly. The technician should disconnect the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly through bolt removal, followed by secure upper control arm support, and preceding all operations with basic component markings. Free the nut to allow removal of the rear No. 2 suspension toe adjust plate then the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly before disconnecting the rear shock absorber with coil spring through bolt and nut removal. Remove the bolt from the rear section of the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly after removing its nut but keep the nut from turning. Repeat the following sequence: begin by removing 3 bolts from the front part before removing the rear suspension arm bracket assembly by taking out the nut, the rear suspension support stopper, and using Special Service Tool: 09632-36010 09950-40011 to remove the lower control arm bushing.