Lower control arm bolt snapped .. while the car was parked - Toyota Yaris Forums

andulong · 02-26-2013, 09:35 PM

I want to swap out my bolts before they break. I do most of my own work but have not messed with suspension stuff much. Is this just as simple as lefty loosey...righty tighty? I have a 3/4" metric socket set and a beam torque wrench and think I can slide under the car if I park it on the curb. Anything special needed? Grease, sealant...or just new bolts and wrenches?

$20 for bolts will give me a lot of peace of mind down the road...even though I am in San Diego and the bolts look fine at this time.

Just hope they don't break off during removal...if so then I never touched them!

Thanks.

02-26-2013, 09:35 PM	#31
andulong Drives: 2008 Hatch Red Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 66	EASY DIY? I want to swap out my bolts before they break. I do most of my own work but have not messed with suspension stuff much. Is this just as simple as lefty loosey...righty tighty? I have a 3/4" metric socket set and a beam torque wrench and think I can slide under the car if I park it on the curb. Anything special needed? Grease, sealant...or just new bolts and wrenches? $20 for bolts will give me a lot of peace of mind down the road...even though I am in San Diego and the bolts look fine at this time. Just hope they don't break off during removal...if so then I never touched them! Thanks.

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