How much is the labor to replace a control arm?
The control arm should be repaired or replaced as soon as there’s any sign of damage, and control arm replacements costs are typically $117 – $306 for the majority of vehicles. The part itself will normally cost between $42 – $103, with labor time usually an hour or two.
What are the symptoms of a failing control arm?
Bad Control Arm Symptoms
- Popping Noise. One of the earliest signs of a failing control arm is hearing a popping noise when you drive over road irregularities.
- Steering is Unstable. Another symptom that can indicate control arm problems is unstable steering.
- Uneven Tire Wear.
Can you drive with a broken control arm?
With the damaged or worn-out control arm, you can drive your vehicle for a week or less but it should be repaired as soon as you detect the problem through the methods given above before the suspension gets broken.
What causes control arms to go bad?
Over time, the control arm assembly can become worn or bent. These assemblies normally wear out between 90,000 and 100,000 miles. They can wear out faster if you go over a large pothole or are involved in a car accident. Various parts of the assembly may wear out as well, such as the bushings or ball joints.
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 to replace lower suspension arm on Toyota?
This do-it-yourself article provides instructions for replacing either the driver- or passenger-side lower suspension control arm on Toyota and Lexus vehicles, including:
Where is the control arm located on a Toyota?
The other end of the control arm is attached to the steering knuckle via the lower ball joint. With most Toyota vehicles, the control arm is bolted to the ball joint, which makes it relatively easy to remove the control arm.