mirekti

I started getting blinking leveling sensor light on my 2005 ES330, and after doing some google it all pointed towards either the sensor or the arm (the motors work as I can see the headlights go up and down when the car is started, and the eventually settle somewhere).
So I went behind the passenger back tire and fount this:



So it seems the sensor and arm are ok. I set it at the default level and the blinking stopped.
Now, Could I just use some wire and attach it where it broke or I'd need to replace this suspension arm, and if the latter is the case. How much would this cost?
Thanks!!!

LeX2K

Time to find a welder.

mirekti

I would assume it needs to be taken off of the car for welding.

LeX2K

I don't know? You could replace the control arm but those are a bummer to get off due to a long bolt that goes through the spindle.

ilkinandr

If I'm not mistaken that's the one closes to the rear of the car. In that case if the bolt in the Knuckle is not seized its 10 min job. If it is, than get a welder and no need to take it off the car.

mirekti

Thanks a lot. Is there a way to figure out if the knuckle is seized or not?

Also, does anyone know the part number of this arm? It is the rear passenger side one.

ilkinandr

Only way to know is to try to take the bolt out, Mine was at 150k miles when i changed the Knuckle due to bushing wear and tear. Car was in North East with Salty roads and i had to grind my bolts off.
So if your similar conditions its very much possibly the case if you never took them off.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...30773&jsn=1346

https://www.mylparts.com/oem-parts/l...bC12Ni1nYXM%3D