How to Replace Lower Control Arms on Toyota Sienna 2000. Step by step!

Remove the old lower control arms from the front of a Toyota Sienna 2000 and replace them with new ones. It is important for the stability and handling of your vehicle to have good suspension. This increases the smoothness of the ride and safety of the passengers. Worn out suspension parts are dangerous. Step by step, with common hand tools.
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[@NWA320DRVR]

That's a lot of extra work to remove the knuckle, caliper, rotor, etc. The control arm can be removed by unbolting the ball joint and then removing the 3 bolts on the arm. Less parts to remove equals less chance of a problems.

[@Pen_Pusher]

I would like that. Please forward me the video where you do that on this model, thanks. 😊

[@bubblerings]

Ball joints and control arms... 2002 sienna.. Is four and a half minutes. By Haas Vlog or blog..

[@johnmiller732]

If one is not a mechanic (with appropriate tools ) they might not want to deal with ball joint. And likely the aftermarket ball joint is inferior to "old" OEM

[@NWA320DRVR]

@@johnmiller732 The Toyota service manual procedure for replacing the "front lower suspension arm" specifically lays out the replacement as I described. There are two nuts and a bolt that hold the ball joint to the arm. The ball joint does not get disconnected from the knuckle nor does it need to be replaced unless defective. Once the arm is disconnected from the ball joint there are three bolts that hold the arm to the frame/chassis. No special tools required other than normal hand tools.

[@JohnLudi]

This video saved me a LOT of grief. Thank you! Initially, I started to just do as other people suggested; just remove the arm itself...until I got to the castle nut on the ball-joint. Ugh. 21-year old cotter pin broke and I had to drill it out. Then I tried using a crescent wrench on the nut...nope...not even with a length of pipe as a breaker. All it did was start to deform the nut. More ugh. I HAD to get at it from the top. So I had to come back to this video and follow most of your steps, and I got it done. (One little thing that I found helpful to get those two big bolts on the arm loose was to position my hydraulic floor jack under the breaker bar and slowly jack it up.)

[@Pen_Pusher]

Hi John, I had to smile when I read your comment. Sorry! I wish you had it on video. Glad you got it done! There is probably quicker, easier ways of doing this, but this way I know you will get it done for sure. :)

[@nnannaokoroji8451]

Only 373 subscribers? KZbin’s algorithm needs to do better to promote this wonderful video. Excellent camera work. Every step was well explained. I will attempt to replace both front wheel bearings on my 2004 Toyota Sienna. You video will be immensely helpful. Thank you for producing it… Cheers!

[@Pen_Pusher]

This is one of the best replies I ever had! Thanks!

[@shellhiggins5855]

This is an excellent video!!

[@evanepp]

Just subscribed! I agree with the other individual who believes KZbin's algorithm is not working in your favor. Great Video, Excellent tutorial! I look forward to more of your videos! Thanks for your time and effort!

[@Pen_Pusher]

Thanks Evan! :)

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

I have a 99 sienna with 220K miles. Still no signs of improper wear. Alignment is good and tires wear perfectly. there was a time about 20 years ago when I was much younger I would have no problems doing that. But now at my age and problems, I would be afraid to do that. Getting old is not fun. Thanks for the great video. 😀

[@Pen_Pusher]

Thanks John. Age happens to all of us - even in the best of families. Sounds like you have done well with that Sienna!

[@TJ-sc9ms]

I'm so glad I found your channel, I have 2000 sienna ce and your videos will surely help prolong my van to another 5 more years. Thank you very much.

[@Pen_Pusher]

Tim, that is my plan too. I am aiming for another 5 years! :)

[@rileyabel5387]

Instablaster...

[@aliciaaleman107]

This guy needed the whole mechanic shop worth of tools just to replace the control arm LOL 😂

[@Pen_Pusher]

This guy got it done! 🤗

[@nooge6506]

this video pretty much shows you, how to remove everything. because to remove the lower control arm you do NOT have to remove all these extra hardware. to remvoe to lower control arm. is on balljoint and like 4 screws. but this video is really helpfull on how to remove everything. good explanation. good video overall

[@Pen_Pusher]

On this vehicle you have to remove everything. Some other vehicles it is not necessary. :)

[@nathanbercel4259]

Great video. I have two 2002 siennas. I got both used. One has 260k, the other has 180k. They are good vans.

[@Pen_Pusher]

I love my Sienna. I think you will get lots of miles out of yours!

[@gregs2041]

Thank you very, very much......so helpful

[@jairocastaneda5691]

Thanks friend, good video, every step well explained

[@Pen_Pusher]

Hi Jairo, thanks for the encouragement!

[@MyChochocho]

Thanks for You video!

[@Pen_Pusher]

You are welcome!

[@asnil7225]

Thanks for the vedio. On the passenger side, did you have to remove the motor mount?

[@Pen_Pusher]

No I did not, but I think there are some Sienna's where you need to do that to access one bolt. Luckily not on this model!

[@KC2KC2KC2]

❤ 15:43 ❤

[@Pen_Pusher]

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[@Eavankim]

Are the lower arm controller stopper(washer) important parts? I didn't put them on my car. Should I put them on arms?

[@Pen_Pusher]

Yes, I think you should have the same setup afterwards as before you replaced the part. :)

[@Ro-bp4rs]

Buen video

[@Pen_Pusher]

Gracias :)

[@off-roadguys6663]

Remove the engine and the transmission too for replacing the control arms.

[@Pen_Pusher]

Haha That will give you lots of space to work in!

[@Namkcalba]

Why didn't you just unbolt the three lower balljoint bolts?

[@Pen_Pusher]

There was a problem with that, which I can't recall at this time. Maybe there was no access to one of the bolts. It would have been quicker if I could do that.

[@tonyhernandez3873]

Hoo I used the grande to cut it off

[@Pen_Pusher]

Haha You don't take any nonsense!

[@user-br3id7yz8q]

the tire rot

[@mazmaz5136]

God save your customer if you charge him or her hourly rate 😮

[@Pen_Pusher]

Haha This channel is not for mechanics. It is for ordinary pen pushers like me. 😉

[@aticafloorable]

I want to change the power steering bushing. What should I disconnect? toyota sienna.gracias

[@Pen_Pusher]

Sorry, I have never done that. :(