Torque specification for lower control arm bolts needed

2009 TOYOTA COROLLA
200,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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How tight should I tighten the lower control arm bolts?
Jan 6, 2022 at 1:46 PM
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Hello,

There are a couple of different variances for the torque for the control arm bolts. It will depend on the style that you have.
I have attached the replacement procedure including all the bolts torque specifications below.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/lower-control-arm-bushing-replacement
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