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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 12:34 AM
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96 Lexus ES300 - Lower Front Control Arm (passenger side)

I have an issue with my 96 ES300.
My friend ran the vehicle up a curb and a bolt came off or something.
A mechanic did a check and told me that the LOWER FRONT CONTROL ARM is "dead" and I asked how the control arm is dead and if I needed a ball joint as well, but he could not tell me more about that.... He also told me that the REAR-MOST BOLT is missing.

Does anyone know where I can find the manual for this? I need step by step instructions...
What are ALL the tools that I would need to replace the control arm?
If I order a replacement control arm that comes with the bushing, do I need to do anything to the bushing before installation?
Will I need a ball joint to go along with the control arm if I want to replace it?
Anyone have the part numbers for the bolts/nuts that go along with the control arm?

Is there anything else that I may be missing? (Do I need to grease/lube things? anything else)

I need all the help I can get. I have no personal experience working on cars, however I have a very strong aptitude for hands-on work with tools and etc.
I want to do this repair myself due to lack of funds. I have been driving this car in its unsafe state because I cannot dish out the >$800 the mechanic wanted for this repair.

I also need to replace the front axles on both sides but I do not know if I have the means or the funds for that. But any help I can get on that is also very much appreciated.

Thanks in advance for any and all help


P.S. I have tried contacting the nearby lexus dealer for help with part numbers, but they seem unwilling to help without having made a purchase or repair service
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 04:35 AM
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Attached is the service manual related to the suspension system of the 3rd generation ES (1997-2001), which is basically the same of yours.
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Suspension and Axle.pdf (1.02 MB, 1536 views)
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 08:13 AM
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http://www.turboninjas.com/camry/
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 01:37 PM
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Thank you both!! awesome

Can anyone just list the complete list of Necessary tools and useful tools?

When buying a used lower control arm, is there anything i should look out for?
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 03:16 PM
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What do I do about removing the ball joint?

I need replacement cotter pins right? (4x30mm?)
How do I get these pins out in the first place?
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