Where are the lower control arms on a Toyota Camry?
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When do the control arms need to be replaced?
Another reason to replace a control arm is when it has been damaged or bent after hitting a pothole or curb. The choice of whether to replace only a ball joint or bushings or the entire control arm often depends on the price, the overall condition of the arm and part availability. What is more cost-effective?
Where are the control arms on an Audi A7?
Control arm mounting bolts are detached from the frame and from the axle carrier if the control arm is in the rear. For front control arms connected to the steering knuckle via a ball joint, the nut is removed from the ball joint stud and the stud is pushed through the steering knuckle to free the arm.
How does the control arm work on a car?
The bushings provide pivot points, allowing the control arm to swing up and down as the vehicle drives over bumps. The outer end of the control arm connects through a ball joint to the steering knuckle, the part that carries the front wheel. A stabilizer (sway) bar connected to both lower control arms or struts keeps the car stable in turns.
When was the control arm replaced on a Toyota Camry?
This article shows the control arm being replaced on a 1997 Toyota Camry; the video at the end of the article shows the control arm and other suspension parts being replaced on a 2001 Avalon. Note: Early model vehicles have their sway bar link attached to the control arm itself instead of to the suspension strut.
Can you replace the bushing on a Toyota Camry?
I think it’s more convenient to replace the old control arm with a new one, along with new bushings. Although it’s true that new bushings (in both front and rear) are about half the price of a new control arm (at least for a Camry), if you don’t have a high-pressure press, you will have to ask a machine shop to take the old bushings out of the arm.
How do you remove the control arm from a Toyota?
Control Arm Removal Process 1. Disconnect the sway bar link from the suspension strut. 3. Detach the lower portion of the ball joint from the control arm. 4. Separate the control arm from the ball joint by pressing down on the control arm until the ball joint studs clear the control arm holes.
What do you need to replace lower control arm?
Detach the lower portion of the ball joint from the control arm. A breaker bar or high-torque impact driver may be needed to loosen the two (2) nuts and one (1) bolt that secure the ball joint to the control arm; they are usually on very tight. I find both these tools very useful to have around when working on cars, and worth the investment.