ROUGH COUNTRY TOYOTA 2007-16 Upper Control Arm Installation Guide

: September 4, 2024
: Rough Country

Table of Contents

TOYOTA 2007-16 Upper Control Arm
Product Specifications
Product Usage Instructions
Installation Instructions
Post Installation Instructions

TOYOTA 2007-16 Upper Control Arm

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Product Specifications

Product Name: TOYOTA 2007-16 Upper Control Arm
Kit Contents:
- Driver Side Upper Control Arm x1
- Pass Side Upper Control Arm x1
Tools Needed:
- 10mm Wrench or Socket
- 19mm Wrench or Socket
- 22mm Wrench or Socket
Hardware Included:
- Ball Joint Nut x2

Product Usage Instructions

Installation Instructions

Using a 10mm socket, remove the ABS line from the upper control
arm.
Loosen the upper ball joint nut and unseat the ball joint taper
using a hammer on the knuckle.

Post Installation Instructions

Lightly grease the ball joints; do not over grease to avoid
ball joint boot failure.
Have a qualified alignment center align the vehicle immediately
after installation.

FAQ

Q: How often should I check the hardware tightness after

installation?

A: All kit components must be retightened at 500 miles and then
every three thousand miles after installation. Periodically check
hardware for tightness.

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TOYOTA 2007-16 Upper Control Arm
Thank you for choosing Rough Country for all your vehicle needs. Please read instructions before beginning installation. Check the kit hardware against the kit contents shown below. Be sure you have all needed parts and know where they go. If questions exist, please call us @1-800-222-7023. We will be happy to answer any questions concerning this product. Check all fasteners for proper torque. Check to ensure for adequate clearance between all components. Periodically check all hardware for tightness.

Kit Contents:
Driver Side Upper Control Arm x1 Pass Side Upper Control Arm x1

Tools Needed:
10mm Wrench or Socket 19mm Wrench or Socket
22mm Wrench or Socket

Hardware Included:
Ball Joint Nut x2

Torque Specs:

Size 5/16″ 3/8″ 7/16″ 1/2″ 9/16″ 5/8″
3/4″

Grade 5 15 ft/lbs 30 ft/lbs 45 ft/lbs 65 ft/lbs 95 ft/lbs 135ft/lbs
185ft/lbs

Grade 8 20ft/lbs 35ft/lbs 60ft/lbs 90ft/lbs
130ft/lbs 175ft/lbs
280ft/lbs

Size 6MM 8MM 10MM 12MM 14MM 16MM
18MM

Class 8.8 5ft/lbs
18ft/lbs 32ft/lbs 55ft/lbs 85ft/lbs 130ft/lbs
170ft/lbs

Class 10.9 9ft/lbs
23ft/lbs 45ft/lbs 75ft/lbs 120ft/lbs 165ft/lbs
240ft/lbs

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Using a 10mm socket remove the ABS line from the upper control arm. See Photo 1. 2. Loosen the upper ball joint nut. Then unseat the ball joint taper using a hammer on the boss of the knuckle. See
Photo 2.

Photo 1

Photo 2

Remove the ABS line bracket.

Loosen the upper ball joint nut.

3. Remove the nut from the ball joint and remove from the knuckle. See Photo 3. 4. Remove the nut from the upper control arm mount using a 19mm and a 22mm wrench. See Photo 4.

Photo 3

Photo 4

Loosen the ball joint taper.

Remove the upper control arm nut.

5. Pull the bolt from the upper control arm mount toward the front of the vehicle. See Photo 5. 6. Remove the upper control arm from the vehicle. See Photo 6.

Photo 5

Photo 6

Remove the upper control arm nut.

Remove the upper control arm.

7. Showing the Driver and Passengers control arm. See Photo 7. 8. Install the bolt in the Drivers side control arm. Secure using the OE nut. Only snug the nut, this will be tightened once
the vehicle is on the ground. See Photo 8.

Photo 7

Photo 8

Driver Arm

Pass Arm

Install the driver side control arm.

9. Connect the upper ball joint to the knuckle using the supplied hardware with the upper control arm kit. See Photo 9. 10. Install the ABS bracket to the upper control arm using the supplied hardware. See Photo 10. 11. Install the wheels and tires and lower the vehicle to the ground. Roll the vehicle forward and back to let the suspen-
sion settle. At this time tighten the upper control arm nut using a 19mm and a 22mm wrench.

Photo 9

Photo 10

Picture info.

POST INSTALLATION INSTRUCITONS
1. Lightly grease the ball joints. Do not over grease the ball joint as this could cause ball joint boot failure. 2. Have a qualified alignment center align the vehicle immediately. 3. Wheels must be retighten at 50 miles. 4. All kit components must be retightened at 500 miles and then every three thousand miles after installation. Periodi-
cally check hardware for tightness. 5. Install “Warning to Driver” decal on sun visor. 6. On some vehicles the front lower skirting will need to be trimmed if using certain wheel /tire combinations and with
heavy offset wheels. Trim only as needed.

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