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

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This video shows you how to replace a worn out, rusty, bent or broken front lower control arm on your 06-18 Toyota RAV4.
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This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2006 Toyota Rav4
2007 Toyota Rav4
2008 Toyota Rav4
2009 Toyota Rav4
2010 Toyota Rav4
2011 Toyota Rav4
2012 Toyota Rav4
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• 22mm Wrench
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[@ottofumbler7267]

Excellent tutorial. Visibly clear and all the information including torque settings. The manual transmission has less interference near the inner bolts, so you may find it easier to replace than on an automatic transmission, as less components require removal.

[@pngmick]

Hello. TRQ. I replaced the same control arms today and I chose your tutorial. It was an easy instruction video and it hit the spot. Was the transmission side that caused me a little grief. Got the job done. Thanks.

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+pngmick Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts! 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

[@stevenflorez9164]

Did you use a car lift?

[@dearymcleary]

2007 Rav4. I replaced both lower control arms with only removing the nut at the ball joint and the two bolts at the bushings. I had to raise the engine to get one of the bolts out.

[@thomptre2860]

Couple have asked if it can be done without a lift. Yes. I'm sure it is easier with one. I went down to harbor freight and bought 4 of the 6t jack stands and a 3t high lift jack. It is like having a little mini manual lift.

[@alexhaywood9706]

awesome videos, a true service to mankind.

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[@fidelropon4832]

La. Berda muy bien esplicado te felicito muy buen tenico

[@mcmon002ify]

Awesome tutorial!!! Really helpful :) thanks

[@mikewangrud6475]

Is this a job that could be done without a lift?

[@mridware9694]

You are same machanic that works for 1A auto

[@jeffreyfrancisco4455]

can you able to blogs on rav4 replacing rear trailing arm thanks

[@brianpiersol9412]

what component failed that required this part to be creplced? Thanks, Brian

[@bouchardmark]

Thank you followed your steps and succeded ✌

[@Patrick-hj8si]

Will this part fit a 2009 Lexus RX 350 FWD? Is the same as a RAV4 right?

[@terdferg76ify]

Could someone please tell me the name of the bolt that appears at 3:06, 8:00, and 10:46? A part number would be great also. The head of the bolt rusted off and I need to replace it asap. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@jacobgarcia48]

The bracket seen at 2:46, my ray4 has bent. Do I need to replace it?

[@fw1421]

Not a job for the home mechanic without a lift. Gonna be tough to do in the garage.

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+fw1421 Thanks for the feedback! 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

[@ZEUS-xt3dt]

No alignment need your not removing the rack and pinion or any steering wheel parts those are solid parts