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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA1990TERCEL BASE, 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)SUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSIONREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONLOWER CONTROL ARM & BALL JOINT(CAMRY)REMOVAL
1990 Toyota Tercel Base, 2D Coupe, Standard
Lower Control Arm & Ball Joint(CAMRY): Removal
1990 Toyota Tercel Base, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Removal
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheels. Disconnect lower ball joint from steering knuckle. Remove stabilizer nut holding stabilizer bar to lower control arm. Remove lower control arm shaft nut attaching lower control arm shaft to lower control arm. See Fig 1.
- Remove suspension crossmember. Remove lower control arm shaft mounting nut and bolt. Remove lower control arm and lower control arm shaft as an assembly.
- Install lower control arm in a vise. Remove ball joint cotter pin and nut. Using ball joint Remover (09628-62011), remove ball from lower control arm.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.