Warning - Broken control arm bolt!

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by DebbyM46227

I took mine in 2 or 3 weeks ago for the creaking noise. Gave them the TSB I printed out from the forum. It's just 2 bolts they have to order and replace, not an 8 hour repair. Went back a couple days later and I was there 90 minutes.

It actually takes me longer to put one of my cars on the lift than it does to swap out the bolts, but if one was sheared off, it would turn into a nightmare job, which is probably why the TSB lists it as an 8 hour job.

[TOLMACH]

Originally Posted by CTScott

It actually takes me longer to put one of my cars on the lift than it does to swap out the bolts, but if one was sheared off, it would turn into a nightmare job, which is probably why the TSB lists it as an 8 hour job.

Does it makes sense just not to wait till it brakes but to have it replaced?

Looks like I could do this even on my parkade without a lift (just by jacking the car)

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by TOLMACH

Does it makes sense just not to wait till it brakes but to have it replaced?

Looks like I could do this even on my parkade without a lift (just by jacking the car)

I think so. I did all three of my Yaris a couple of months ago, just to be safe, for about $12 total.

[TOLMACH]

Originally Posted by CTScott

I think so. I did all three of my Yaris a couple of months ago, just to be safe, for about $12 total.

Thanks

Just received an e-mail from my toyota dealer - they claim they 've never heard about this problem

will think what to do

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by CTScott

It actually takes me longer to put one of my cars on the lift than it does to swap out the bolts, but if one was sheared off, it would turn into a nightmare job, which is probably why the TSB lists it as an 8 hour job.

^^^^^ I wish Toyota (via the T.S.B) had described this the way you did above. It would have saved those of us who are out of warranty the thought of needing a potential 8 hour repair.