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2 RA Replacing Left Or Right Control Arm > < 1 RA Removing And Installing Left Or Right Control Arm
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Unfasten nut.

Strike off control arm ball joint with plastic hammer.

Installation:

Keep bore in front axle carrier and journal on ball joint clean and
free from oil and grease.

Pressing up ball joint with a transmission lifter simplifies tightening
of nuts.

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 31 12 3AZ

.

Unfasten screws.

Take off control arm.

Installation:

Check threads for damage; if necessary, repair with Helicoil thread
inserts.

Replace screws.

Tightening torque 31 12 7AZ

.

After installation:

Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment

RA  Removing and installing left or right control arm

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