How to Replace Front Lower Control Arm 06-18 Toyota RAV4

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[@johncarey9005]

Thank you very much. I was able to do it myself , I am age 75 yrs so took two days, but got it done!!!

[@StillPlaysWithCars_]

Great video. Question - would it not be actually simpler to actually drop the oil pan?

[@TheyCallMeCoolRon]

This was exactly what I was looking for. The stealership wanted around $1500 ($850 labor and $600 parts) for both sides to include parts and labor, but no alignment in the quote. Parts from 1A Auto and my time, worth every penny.

[@kokopepe7057]

you an loosen the engine mounts and jack the engine up to get that one bolt out ;)

[@StillPlaysWithCars_]

Great video. Couple of notes - the bolt that you have to drop the sub frame slightly for, on my RAV, was next to impossible to budge. I had to go to a DIY shop and get it up on a lift to break it loose. Driver side too. Even then it was incredibly hard to get out. Also, the bolt on the knuckles, on my car at least, wouldn't budge. I had to pull the strut out to get at it.

[@1AAuto]

+Charley Connolly Thanks for the tip!

[@stnd4something]

Got the control arm bolt out despite oil pan interference just like shown in this video. Big savings of time; thank you. I have a lot of home mechanic experience, but this was a challenging undertaking, and nothing went well or easy; would recommend only for those up to challenges you will not encounter here. Thanks again.

[@timsaad7542]

How did you get that bolt out?

[@Skankhunt42vmmf]

I was able to do this job following this video! It took me 2 days to do it on the ground. One per side. The driver side is the really hard one. As briefly mentioned around the middle of the video you have to loosen the rear engine mount and slightly jack the transmission pan using a flat and thick piece of wood to then be able to remove that control arm bolt while using the pry bar. A ratchet doesn't fit there otherwise. When reassembling, I had to tight it while on jack stands and it was very hard to find a slim torque wrench above 150 ft/lb rating

[@Gtmania02]

Thank you 1A Auto, much appreciated got it done in 10hrs. I enjoy your channel, you guys always name the tools your using, and spec info. Keep at it with sharing education.

[@JeanGuyTardif]

Would it be easier by removing the oil pan? I mean, the cost of a gasket is nothing compared to this nightmarish unbolting of the sub frame. This type of repair will be very difficult on “the ground”, with a regular jack and supports…

[@noobtubecombo]

Is there a torque wrench small enough to fit over that nut at the ball joint for 98 foot pounds?

[@JohnSmith-ok9sn]

Great video. However, a good technician would clean, and(!) chase, each(!) bolt he was reusing. 'Cause, what you'd done was just jamming all that old rust right back into the nuts. And(!), for the high torque required for the castle nut, a GOOD technician would go out of his way to do it right, and not just "eyeball" it!

[@jasonreed7608]

I swear this is the same car and workshop from the TRQ videos haha. Are you guys the same company?

[@johndoe5.6]

Can you guys do a video for the front swaybar bushings I can't find a video for them.

[@1AAuto]

+Zaavan John We do not have a video for this repair right now, but we'll keep this request in mind for a future video! 1AAuto.com

[@WowHughJanus]

The two bolts closest to the engine on the control arm is it really 150ft lbs of torque to put them on?

[@xaivang9106]

Do you have a video on the pinion seal for the rear diff?

[@greencable2222]

next time, could you show how worn the old bushings are

[@zander4076]

Are the old bushings replaceable on this control arm?

[@hellogoodbye3129]

@@zander4076 no, they are pressed. It's a full replacement part.

[@jjuggernaut3218]

Thanks so much to Toyota for making a simple fix a complete pain in the A$$!!! Not to mention OEM from Toyota is almost $300!!!!! EACH SIDE IS $300!!!!, NOT BOTH!!! They will bend you over coming, going, and every way in between!!!

[@baldheadjamaican2551]

I did this job a 2015 corolla its a PIA. The driver side is hard to. I had to pry on the bolt itself with the k member loose to get it out and i jacked up on the tranny pan. It got dented but its fine

[@jkbherrera]

Can you give the torque manual or reference that you use?

[@renoleevans]

Will this also work on a 07 es 350 Lexus / 07 Camry?

[@LawlishB]

what do you called bolt that go throw control arm whole?

[@genatorbol]

Anyone have any creaking sounds going on afterwards? I’m going lower the car down a bit and then retorque everything

[@MrFlyChannel]

hi..do i need to take out bolts that holding the steering rack ?

[@TheStoochy]

How many hours would you say it should take?

[@jean-charlesmarengere1301]

I've seen a lot of lug nut specs that have given me problems, wheel comes loose, 76 is no good for me, I always torque Toyota 5 stud lugs to 100 ft-lb, owned a Corolla 17 yrs, never had a problem. Why is the spec 76 ???

[@suthamm]

just curious. How would you know if the front lower control arm needed to be replace?

[@toyotabrony]

U change them and or inspect them around 100k miles. When u see the ball joints and the rubber bushing are staring to wear, it would be a good time to replace them before it gets worse.

[@cleonmclean5540]

Where can I get the centerline bearing for the 2015 Rav4?

[@kerem54545454]

Can you please do this video on 2010-2015 Prius? I ordered your control arm and couldn’t put them on. Would be great to see a video.

[@stephenyoungblood3683]

Why didn’t you loosen the motor mounts a little and jack up the engine?

[@mateomorales1653]

You risk breaking plastic hoses up top. Assuming on a lift it's faster to slightly looses the subframe a bit and slide them out. Knock them out in about an hour for both sides, er, I mean the exact time that Toyota specifies for extended warranties and not a second sooner

[@betocapano9515]

isn't it better just to remove that pan ?

[@exoticabonet2406]

Will this work for 2013 Scion xB?

[@1AAuto]

+Exotica Bonet We do not have a video for this vehicle right now, but we'll keep this request in mind for a future video! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@exoticabonet2406]

I was able to get my new control arms on by follow the same steps of loosening the frame by for my drivers side in which the transmission pan is blocking the bolt. Thanks so much for the video and reply 🤗

[@dmalott0908]

Great video Andy!! Always learning something new from you. Made this job MUCH easier. Done with both sides in 1 hour thanks to you!

[@1AAuto]

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[@gerardclement3095]

Thank you for your very video. I have the following question: Do you need to do a wheel alignment when all of these suspension bolts are loosen or removed.

[@21boxhead]

YES

[@kamalabbady6778]

is it the passenger or the driver side

[@1AAuto]

+kamal abbady This video was made on the passenger side. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@runplaykrazy4707]

Really.good video, thanks!

[@toyotabrony]

These are one of the most basic mechanical thin gf d to do it urself. They are very easy, just more bolts to loose them up, have something to support the frame, and get that lower control arm off. Just need the right set of basic tools, and DIY. Instead of have the shop for u. And pay around $500 bucks a. Which it is faster, but the cost, not worth it. Save u some few hundreds for this.

[@Josh-zy3lq]

Thank you guys!!!

[@1AAuto]

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[@Utsusemi]

14:08 sheesh

[@AridersLifeYT]

wow, thats mental, removing the subframe just to do that, id rather drop the oils and just buy a new gasket, that said, i cbf doing it so im just paying someone for this job, seems annoying in comparison.

[@dbrandon4528]

Holy $h!+ are you kidding me....

[@Redridininyohood]

Their videos are informative but dont buy their parts! They are trash! Youd be better off buying eBay nonsense.