Suspension movement?

Tiny
BHAMDOC1973
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  • 2014 TOYOTA SIENNA
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 174,000 MILES
Usually with BMWs I can tell right away if one of the lower control arm bushings is bad as if I drive in the driveway even at 5 mph and hit the brake, I can feel the steering move an inch to the bad side due to the bad bushing. I cannot tell where the bashing is on this one. I don't see a lower control arm on this van.
Saturday, June 1st, 2024 AT 7:28 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

There is a lower control arm. I attached a picture of it below. When you check it, pay special attention to where I circled. The retainer bolt is installed vertically through the bushing. If they fail, that is the most common place.

Let me know if this helps.

Joe

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Saturday, June 1st, 2024 AT 9:44 PM
Tiny
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Installed lower control arms and stabilier links and all is good. Thanks
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Thursday, July 18th, 2024 AT 1:27 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

You are very welcome, and thanks for the update. I'm glad to know you were able to resolve the issue.

Take care of yourself and feel free to come back anytime in the future.

Joe
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Thursday, July 18th, 2024 AT 7:40 PM

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