replacing silent blocks on the front control arms on a 40 Camry - Toyota Camry Club Russia

A silent block is a small part on a car suspension, which consists of two bushings made of metal material. Between them there is an insert made of rubber material. The elements in question are used to connect suspension parts and ensure soft vibrations that are transmitted between parts during the process of vehicle movement. Therefore, monitoring the condition of the rear silent block and the front element is an important task on the way to achieving a high-quality and comfortable movement process.

What you need to know about silent blocks

The manufacturer does not provide for the possibility of replacing the silent blocks of the levers, both front and rear. If repairs are necessary, you must purchase the lever assembly. But there is still a way out. There are several brands of non-original silent blocks on the auto parts market. The quality of the products offered is often not inferior to original spare parts.

If the following symptoms appear, it is necessary to replace the levers or silent blocks:

• the “game” aspect of driving;
• the appearance of extraneous sounds and irregularities in the chassis of the car when driving over uneven surfaces.
• violation of the wheel alignment angle;

Silent blocks that have lost their properties negatively affect the vehicle's handling. This may cause an accident.

Any replacement of the lever or its silent block on the Camry 40 body leads to a change in the angle of the wheels and requires adjustment.

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Which material to choose - polyurethane or rubber

There are arguments for rubber products and arguments for polyurethane products. Comparing the positive and negative qualities of both materials, we can conclude that polyurethane products are more preferable.

The main reasons for using polyurethane:

• the material has a longer service life;
• road reagents and most chemicals do not have a strong effect on polyurethane.
• polyurethane products are more rigid, this will make the suspension sharper and the car will become more controllable;

The main drawback that prevents some car enthusiasts from using polyurethane parts is that after a certain period of time, polyurethane silent blocks can begin to creak. This problem can be solved by lubricating the parts with lithol or car oil.

Toyota Camry 40 suspension: front, chassis, rear

The main function of the suspension is to link the wheels and body parts into a single structure. Thanks to the suspension, the force that affects the wheels is transmitted to the body. It includes a number of parts (shock absorbers, springs, etc.) that ensure vehicle stability when cornering and maneuvering, reduce body vibrations and weaken dynamic loads.

In addition, the smoothness, comfort and safety of passengers and the driver depend on it. Cars of this model have rear and front independent MacPherson suspension.

Remember! In order for these structures to have a long service life, it is necessary to constantly monitor the condition of the Camry 30 suspension and its other modifications.

How to remove suspension arms on a Camry

Replacing silent blocks with new ones is possible only after removing the lever. This requires a pit or lift.

It is not recommended to carry out dismantling on a raised vehicle with a jack - this can be dangerous.

Sequence of actions for disassembling the levers:

1. It is necessary to loosen the nuts of the lower engine mount.
2. Then unscrew the front airbag nuts.
3. Unscrew the upper right engine mount and jack up the engine.
4. Remove the engine mount side bolts.
5. We unscrew the nuts of the longitudinal silent blocks, they are also called “candy”.
6. Unscrew from the lever and remove the ball joint.
7. Unscrew the fastening of the round silent block with the head with extension. If necessary, you can use the hose as an extension.
8. We remove the levers.

After removing the old ones and installing new silent blocks, the levers return to their place, observing the reverse sequence of actions. Replacing the silent blocks of the rear suspension arms is easier: just unscrew the bolts or nuts at the mounting points.

Front elements: features

If the car has wear on the stabilizer link, bushings with a small diameter are used.

Replacing parts for front arms:

1. To raise the “iron horse”, use a jack, then remove the wheel.
2. After this, the search begins for the bolt securing the silent block and unscrewing it.
3. At the same time, the nut securing the rear element is unscrewed.
4. It is necessary to pull the stand together with the lever towards you.
5. After pulling out, the bolts that secure the lever to the support are unscrewed.
6. Dismantling the lever is the next stage of work on replacing silent blocks.
7. Pressing out the rear block of the front lever using a sledgehammer.
8. To press a new part, it is best to use a special device. Special equipment is usually used, but a regular sledgehammer or hammer can be a good helper in this matter.
9. Assembly work with the lever backwards is carried out in strictly reverse order, then all the automotive elements that were dismantled are put back into place.

During the work, it is necessary to take into account the fact that the front element can be tightened on a car that is removed from the jack.

During the final work, it is important to remember the need to restore wheel alignment.

The correct actions to replace the “silents” will help improve the quality of the ride, because not only the driver’s comfort, but also his safety depends on their serviceability. Silent blocks for the rear levers on Camry and their optimal installation in compliance with the necessary rules are the key to trouble-free driving.

Preparatory work for dismantling silent blocks in the front arms

During disassembly, you need to remember or mark the parts so that other items can be inserted correctly. Incorrect installation can significantly shorten the life of the new part.

It is recommended to replace levers or silent blocks in pairs.

Removing worn longitudinal silent blocks of the lever is not difficult and, if they are in relatively good condition, removing them will be quite difficult. To make the removal process easier, you need to treat the silent blocks with WD-40 and wait a little. Next, you need to fix the levers in a vice and throw them off the seat with a few strong blows.

Round silent blocks are often more difficult. The force of a regular vice may not be enough, and a hammer will not work either. In this case, you can try to heat the seat with a gas stove and then try to remove the silent block. If this does not work, you will have to press out the silent blocks using a special hydraulic press.

After removing the old elements from the lever, you must thoroughly clean the seats and install new parts.

Removing the silent blocks from the rear arms is easier. It is necessary to clamp the lever in a vice, cut off the rubber roller and pull out the clamp with a hammer.

The seat can be heated with a gas burner.

Installation of floating rear control arm bushings

On a Toyota Camry 40, the installation of new silent blocks on the rear control arms is carried out in the same way as on the front ones: cleaning, painting and processing the seat. To install a new silent block in the rear trailing arm, you need to use a vice

During the pressing process, it is important to install the new part evenly to avoid distortion and jamming halfway through the stroke.

After replacing the silent blocks, the rear trailing arm is installed in its place.

The most complex and time-consuming process is replacing the floating bushings of the rear wishbones. They are produced without a metal base with sides along the edges, which prevent them from being properly installed in their place.

It is recommended to use special equipment for installation. It can be made from a piece of pipe 20 cm long. This pipe should be on one side the diameter of the silent block, and on the other side should be slightly larger than this. You should get a kind of cone.

Passing through such a device, the bushing gradually compresses to the desired size, which facilitates the installation process. To simplify, you can cut off the rubber side on one side of the part. Without such a frame, it is very difficult to change floating bushings. It will be especially difficult to press in the rear silent blocks made of polyurethane, since they are much stiffer than rubber ones.

It so happens that replacing the rear wishbone silent blocks takes more time than replacing all the others combined.

Algorithm for installing new silent blocks

The procedure for installing the silent blocks of the front suspension arm on a Camry:

• It is necessary to thoroughly clean the installation site of the new part.
• There are usually no problems with installing a round silent block. They are installed quite easily; in this case, it is recommended to weld the clamps to the lever by spot welding in several places.
• Prime these areas to protect your hand from rust.
• Lubricate the clamps with Litol lubricant. This will help press the part in and prevent squeaking during operation. Recommended for products and polyurethane.
• The longitudinal silent block always fits in strongly, even when using special lubricant. To install it, you need to hold the lever in a vice and hammer the part into place. The main thing is to keep track of which side the protective side is on.

After installing the new parts, the levers are put in place.

Many non-original front control arm bushings have a slightly lower height. When installing, it is recommended to use 2 mm washers.

Replacing silent blocks of levers on Camry 40

Replacing silent blocks and levers on a Toyota Camry 40 is one of the most common types of suspension repairs.

Despite the fact that this type of repair is not the easiest, it can be performed either at a specialized service station or by the car owner independently.

If you have some special devices, replacing silent blocks is not difficult, but in some cases a hydraulic press with a force of up to 15 tons may be required.