How to remove and install a front control arm on Mazda Tribute?

The easiest way to detach the control arm is to first loosen the lug nuts of the side that needs to be broken down, raise the front of the car, place it firmly on the jackstands and take off the wheel. The second step is to take out the pinch bolt connecting the balljoint and the control arm, and then use a prybar to separate the control arm and the steering knuckle. In models 2013 and beyond also remove the load path bar-to-bracket bolts and the bracket to subframe bolts. Then detach the control arm front pivot bolt and rear mounting bolts, and be sure to use the correct steps depending on the model 2012 and earlier or 2013 and later. When the control arm has been detached, examine it and make sure that the bushings are not worn out and change their parts, and never try to bend a bent control arm straight. Prior to screwing the pivot bolt and the rear bolt, elevate the outer end of the control arm using a floor jack to recreate normal ride height. Installation is the opposite of removal and all the fasteners are tightened to the required torque. Again lift the outer end of the control arm with a floor jack before tightening the front pivot bolt to mimic normal ride height. The last thing to do is to install the wheel and the lug nuts, then lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to the recommended torque, and then it is time to check and adjust the front wheel alignment of the vehicle once the job is done.

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Mazda Tribute Lower Control Arm Part Number: ZZC1-34-310
$106.89 MSRP: $142.54
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm(Right), Lower
- Position: Right
- Replaces: EF91-34-300
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2011, 2005-2006 Mazda Tribute | Hybrid, i, S | 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mazda Tribute Lower Control Arm Part Number: ZZC1-34-320
$112.70 MSRP: $150.30
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm(Left), Lower
- Position: Left
- Replaces: EF91-34-350
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2011, 2005-2006 Mazda Tribute | Hybrid, i, S | 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mazda Tribute Lower Control Arm Part Number: EC01-34-300N
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm(Right), Lower; Bushing, Lower Control Arm
- Position: Lower
- Replaces: EC01-34-300E, EC01-34-300L, EC01-34-300J, EC01-34-300G, EC01-34-300D, EC01-34-300F, EC01-34-300H, ECTT-34-300L, EC01-34-300K, EC01-34-300M, EC01-34-300C, ZZTT-34-300
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2004 Mazda Tribute | DX, ES, LX | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mazda Tribute Lower Control Arm Part Number: EC01-34-350N
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm(Left), Lower
- Position: Left
- Replaces: EC01-34-350D, EC01-34-350L, EC01-34-350K, EC01-34-350E, EC01-34-350F, ECTT-34-350L, EC01-34-350M, EC01-34-350H, EC01-34-350G, EC01-34-350J, EC01-34-350C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2004 Mazda Tribute | DX, ES, LX | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS

Mazda Tribute Control Arm

The Mazda Tribute Control Arm connects the body of the SUV to each front wheel, and it allows the suspension to move in a natural manner and maintain tire contact during bumps. The Control Arm is bolted to the chassis using rubber bushes and attached to the steering knuckle by a ball joint, and thus as the springs or MacPherson struts move, the Control Arm moves up and down, transferring the shock through the cabin instead of directly to it. Early production years of the Tribute applied stamped steel arms which were heavy and rough and could be easily corroded by salt working under the protective coating, with more recent Mazda production relying on cast iron and then lighter weight cast aluminum arms which reduced the unsprung weight of the vehicle to increase its handling and fuel efficiency. No matter what material, all Mazda Control Arms contain serviceable wear components, the bushings and the ball joints, which may be replaced when play or noise occurs. In case of a curb strike or rusting through a piece of steel, the whole arm will have to be replaced. The component is also the point where sway bars are attached or (in torsion bar systems provided on other Mazda sport utility trims) where the bar provides a spring force. Since the arm is applied to control the lateral movement of the wheels, a different radius rod or sway bar connection prevents drift forward or backward in the MacPherson design employed on the SUV, maintaining stability in lateral alignment and predictability in the steering.

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Mazda Tribute Control Arm Parts and Q&A

Lower Control Arm
EC01-34-300N
Q: How to remove and install a front control arm on Mazda Tribute?
A:
The easiest way to detach the control arm is to first loosen the lug nuts of the side that needs to be broken down, raise the front of the car, place it firmly on the jackstands and take off the wheel. The second step is to take out the pinch bolt connecting the balljoint and the control arm, and then use a prybar to separate the control arm and the Steering Knuckle. In models 2013 and beyond also remove the load path bar-to-bracket bolts and the bracket to subframe bolts. Then detach the control arm front pivot bolt and rear mounting bolts, and be sure to use the correct steps depending on the model 2012 and earlier or 2013 and later. When the control arm has been detached, examine it and make sure that the bushings are not worn out and change their parts, and never try to bend a bent control arm straight. Prior to screwing the pivot bolt and the rear bolt, elevate the outer end of the control arm using a floor jack to recreate normal ride height. Installation is the opposite of removal and all the fasteners are tightened to the required torque. Again lift the outer end of the control arm with a floor jack before tightening the front pivot bolt to mimic normal ride height. The last thing to do is to install the wheel and the lug nuts, then lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to the recommended torque, and then it is time to check and adjust the front wheel alignment of the vehicle once the job is done.