How to remove and inspect of a control arm on 2002 through 2008 Toyota Solara?

To remove the control arm, first loosen the wheel lug nuts on the side to be dismantled, raise the front of the vehicle, support it securely on jackstands, and remove the wheel. For 2004 and later Toyota and all Lexus models, the transverse engine mount at the subframe may interfere with the removal of the rear bolts of the control arms, making the procedure difficult and requiring an engine lifting hoist or support fixture. Next, remove the balljoint retaining bolt and nuts to disconnect the control arm from the balljoint, using a prybar to separate them. Then, remove the two bolts that attach the front of the control arm to the engine cradle, followed by the bolt and nut that attach the rear of the control arm to the engine cradle, and finally, remove the control arm. Inspect the control arm to ensure it is straight; if bent, it should be replaced, and any cracked, torn, or worn bushings will also necessitate a replacement of the control arm. For installation, reverse the removal steps, ensuring all fasteners are tightened to the specified torque. After installing the wheel and lug nuts, lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque, and consider having the front wheel alignment checked and adjusted if necessary after completing the job.

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Toyota Solara Front Suspension Control Arm Sub-Assembly Lower Right
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- Other Name: Arm Sub-Assy, Front Suspension, Lower No.1 Rh; Control Arm, Lower Control Arm
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 48068-28120, 48068-58010
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- 2004-2008 Toyota Solara | SE, SLE | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.3L | 2AZFE, 3MZFE; ACV30L-GCAGKA, ACV30L-GCANKA, ACV30L-GCMNKA, ACV30L-GCPGKA, ACV30L-GCPNKA, MCV31L-GCAGKA, MCV31L-GCANKA, MCV31L-GKAGKA, MCV31L-GKANKA
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- Other Name: Arm Sub-Assy, Front Suspension, Lower No.1 Lh; Control Arm, Lower Control Arm
- Position: Lower Driver Side
- Replaces: 48069-58010, 48069-28120
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
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- 2004-2008 Toyota Solara | SE, SLE | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.3L | 2AZFE, 3MZFE; ACV30L-GCAGKA, ACV30L-GCANKA, ACV30L-GCMNKA, ACV30L-GCPGKA, ACV30L-GCPNKA, MCV31L-GCAGKA, MCV31L-GCANKA, MCV31L-GKAGKA, MCV31L-GKANKA
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- Other Name: Arm Sub-Assy, Front Suspension, Lower No.1 Lh; Lower Control Arm
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- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
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- 1999-2003 Toyota Solara | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.0L | 1MZFE, 2AZFE, 5SFE; ACV20L-GCMNKA, ACV20L-GCPNKA, ACV20L-GCPNKK, ACV20L-GKPNKA, MCV20L-GCMNKA, MCV20L-GCMNKK, MCV20L-GCPNKA, MCV20L-GCPNKK, MCV20L-GKPNKA, MCV20L-GKPNKK, SXV20L-GCMNKA, SXV20L-GCPNKA, SXV20L-GCPNKK, SXV20L-GKPNKA
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Part Number: 48068-07030
$198.93 MSRP: $285.25
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Sub-Assy, Front Suspension, Lower No.1 Rh; Lower Control Arm
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2003 Toyota Solara | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.0L | 1MZFE, 2AZFE, 5SFE; ACV20L-GCMNKA, ACV20L-GCPNKA, ACV20L-GCPNKK, ACV20L-GKPNKA, MCV20L-GCMNKA, MCV20L-GCMNKK, MCV20L-GCPNKA, MCV20L-GCPNKK, MCV20L-GKPNKA, MCV20L-GKPNKK, SXV20L-GCMNKA, SXV20L-GCPNKA, SXV20L-GCPNKK, SXV20L-GKPNKA

Toyota Solara Control Arm

The connection between the automobile chassis and each front wheel assembly is reinforced by a Toyota Solara Control Arm. The Control Arm guarantees that the wheel can move up and down smoothly while still remaining securely in alignment with the automobile. The Control Arm is located between the chassis and the steering knuckle. Further, it pivots at the frame side on rubber or similar bushings. The wheel end joins through a bushing or a ball joint. As a result, the suspension takes up road imperfections. Thus, it does not transfer them to the cabin. Typically, one or two Control Arm units may support each wheel in a Toyota front suspension. These components support the spring or shock loads imposed through the suspension. However, those loads are transmitted to the suspension upright. Manufacturing may involve stamped steel, cast iron, or cast aluminum, all chosen for their strength, lightness, and durability, and each Toyota unit is engineered to resist bending, corrosion, and impact stress. The maintenance of Solara revolves around replaceable bushings or ball joints, as the main Solara Control Arm structure will usually hold up for the life of the Toyota Solara. Overall, the Control Arm is an important connection that controls the position of the wheel.

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Toyota Solara Control Arm Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Front Suspension Control Arm Sub-Assembly Lower Right
48068-06100
Q: How to remove and inspect of a control arm on 2002 through 2008 Toyota Solara?
A:
To remove the control arm, first loosen the wheel lug nuts on the side to be dismantled, raise the front of the vehicle, support it securely on jackstands, and remove the wheel. For 2004 and later Toyota and all Lexus models, the transverse engine mount at the subframe may interfere with the removal of the rear bolts of the control arms, making the procedure difficult and requiring an engine lifting hoist or support fixture. Next, remove the balljoint retaining bolt and nuts to disconnect the control arm from the balljoint, using a prybar to separate them. Then, remove the two bolts that attach the front of the control arm to the engine cradle, followed by the bolt and nut that attach the rear of the control arm to the engine cradle, and finally, remove the control arm. Inspect the control arm to ensure it is straight; if bent, it should be replaced, and any cracked, torn, or worn bushings will also necessitate a replacement of the control arm. For installation, reverse the removal steps, ensuring all fasteners are tightened to the specified torque. After installing the wheel and lug nuts, lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque, and consider having the front wheel alignment checked and adjusted if necessary after completing the job.