2nd Generation Prius: Front Lower Control Arm Replacement

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2 жыл бұрын

Hey folks! In this video, I replaced the front control arms in the Prius. The bushings were worn out, and the squeaky noises were getting annoying. During the project, we also took a scenic trip on the Struggle Bus.
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@michaelblacktree 2 жыл бұрын

3:01 - I meant to say the open end, not the box end. Oops.

@fikalaredo5762 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this super helpful video. I love that you provided what size sockets will be needed, and that you showed the noise to diagnose. 2 things I hardly ever see in repair videos

@michaelblacktree Жыл бұрын

thanks!

@TomFrostJr 22 күн бұрын

Exactly the noise I've been hearing on mine!

@waqarqadeer5217 4 ай бұрын

Very nicely done and explained

@brightfame7984 9 ай бұрын

Awesome video! That narrows down my problem with my prius.

@jessehummer 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! I like how you do the subframe drop, I'll be doing the right side next weekend, so this will save me lots of time

@RoccoLovetere 7 ай бұрын

great short cut for the lower control arm bolt on the passenger side!!! appreciate it :)

@yukaydin Жыл бұрын

Thank you Michael. Your video helped me to install the Control Arms on Prius 2007.

@SearchRochesterHomes 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic help Michael, thank you!!

@bat__bat Жыл бұрын

Thanks for help with the passenger bolt. I thought remove oil pan, especially since I need an oil change. But I'm not certain that would gain enough clearance. I'll be trying something in a few days when I tackle this. EDIT: removing the oil pan does not gain enough clearance. Did this today and used your prying method and it worked. Having trouble removing the castle nut 😖 taking a break. Looked for a chisel and I don't have one. Screwdriver isn't sharp enough to get a notch. Still working on it

@davidallen9392 3 ай бұрын

Great video. Very informative!!

@123sumom 9 ай бұрын

thanks

@JockeyCake Жыл бұрын

Thank you, This guide is perfect

@DavidBeatypersonal Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for including the torque specs.

@marbesky 2 жыл бұрын

I have the exact same noise Thanks for this video now I know what to do

@michaelblacktree 2 жыл бұрын

i'm happy to help.

@Cool_Papa_Funk Жыл бұрын

It took me two days to figure it out, but there's a super easy way it get that castle nut off: If you remove the cv axle, you can gently pry off that shroud that's in the way of the cast nut. Then you have clear access to it.

@michaelblacktree Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice!

@cityinthesky1341 11 ай бұрын

"...a fun little trip on the struggle bus..." Funny...

@maxelsosa3863 11 ай бұрын

Woow I skipped this video a few times, the castle nut on my Prius 2nd Gen Lower ball joint got stripped and didn’t know how to get it off. I had that in mind the chisel, but haven’t tried it, now with your video I’m sure is gonna come off. Thanks so so much.

@michaelblacktree 11 ай бұрын

Yeah, those were a big hassle. Best of luck!

@maxelsosa3863 11 ай бұрын

@@michaelblacktree thanks a lot again I really appreciate it.

@alennovak8446 4 ай бұрын

I did it so that i put car jack beneath oil pan, remove 2 bolts from RH engine mount upper side and 2 nuts from the bottom and lower the engine. Was done in 15 minutes. With both.

@riceburner4747 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done! Thqnks for the tips AND torque specs/bolt/nut sizes. Im interested in all prius projects. Gave u a 👍 & sub'd

@michaelblacktree Жыл бұрын

thanks!

@Chris-go9ti 8 күн бұрын

Where was the arm from? If it was OEM then I guess I would fight the ball joint. If not 3 nuts on the bottom and your done. The OEM is better than aftermarket

@mrvic92154 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video it was very well done and a well informed segment, I'd like to add my two cents to help get this job done even easier what I did at the 4:40 to remove that pesky bolt because of the engine what I did was remove the lower engine mount and I swung the engine forward a couple of inches and I wedged a 2x4 between the transmission and the frame just enough to wear the pesky bolt came right out easily, I have a short video on just that alone concerning the traction arm, thanks again

@michaelblacktree Жыл бұрын

not a bad idea

@Mr.Mikey.Holiday 3 ай бұрын

In my prius manual, it states to remove the cv axel to access the castle nut for the ball joint.

@aaronlashawn3024 Жыл бұрын

I'm fighting with mine right now, the ball joint nut is giving me the business, and I've tried almost everything with no luck. I'm getting a magnetic induction heater tomorrow to hopefully give me the upper hand that I need.

@michaelblacktree Жыл бұрын

Best of luck, man.

@garthbartin 9 ай бұрын

This video is super helpful, thanks! But man is this repair going badly for me, all the bolts/nuts are seized as hell and the new control arms are binding really badly as I try to put them in

@michaelblacktree 9 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that.

@joepblow Жыл бұрын

This is an incredibly well done instruction. I do have one question... Would there be a difference between tightening the control arm bolts before removing the shims and tightening them after removing the shims?

@michaelblacktree Жыл бұрын

The important part is to make sure the suspension is at normal ride height when you tighten those bolts. There are different ways to do that. So you can choose what works best for you.

@eternallyborn Жыл бұрын

Hello there. Thanks for putting this on the internet as a resource! I had trouble getting the bolt to thread through the front bushing properly on the driver's side. I don't know if this means there's a defect in the arm or I just haven't wiggled it into the right position. Do you have any recommendations on how to get this bolt to thread properly in captive nut in the back? It seems getting it into place is a delicate affair on my car.

@michaelblacktree Жыл бұрын

There's a trick I like to use for stuff like that. If you have a big screwdriver, or a really long bolt, or something similar, you can insert it in the bolt hole and use it to finagle the control arm into place.

@eternallyborn Жыл бұрын

@@michaelblacktree Thanks for the quick reply, sir! I'm going to try this out tomorrow.

@deandavis-troller46 2 жыл бұрын

What’s the downside for the poly urethane bushings?

@michaelblacktree 2 жыл бұрын

The ride quality will be worse.

@rc4211 Жыл бұрын

This is the most detailed and comprehensive video about replacing Gen II Toyota Prius lower control arms that I've seen yet. Well done! What particular brand/model of control arms did you install, and from where did you purchase them?

@michaelblacktree Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment. The control arms were from Mevotech. They were the cheapest name brand part available at the time.

@drippingwax Жыл бұрын

Me, too, but I wasn't aware I was supposed to watch those! I am just here for morale, which I do terribly! :)

@michaelblacktree Жыл бұрын

You're right about that.

@drippingwax Жыл бұрын

@@michaelblacktree Thanks? :)

@Maluprince315 Жыл бұрын

What brand of control arms did you use?

@michaelblacktree Жыл бұрын

It was the cheapest name brand I could find, which was Mevotech.

@shijirbatbattur7815 Жыл бұрын

Hello was that good? I don’t know which should I choose. There are so many options and what do you think about 150 or 160 $ 6 or 10 pieces of suspension kit

@justdissin7340 Жыл бұрын

Why is my prius lower from driver side? Bad springs maybe? Tires are good

@michaelblacktree Жыл бұрын

That can happen if the spring breaks. You might want to take a closer look at it.

@pinpon163 Жыл бұрын

Great video, but what a huge pain in the ass. I think I'm just gonna live with the noise. I've changed nearly every suspension in my period and this looks to be the most annoying.

@michaelblacktree Жыл бұрын

The ball joints were the worst part. The job would've been much easier if they cooperated.