# Subaru Crosstrek Rear Toe Arm Replacement **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** suspension, crosstrek, subaru\ **Created:** [July 31, 2019, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-crosstrek-rear-toe-arm-replacement/145693 "2019-07-31T18:37:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![thepipesthepipes](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/thepipesthepipes/32/16938_2.png) [@thepipesthepipes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thepipesthepipes)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2019, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-crosstrek-rear-toe-arm-replacement/145693/1 "2019-07-31T18:37:27Z")
Hi all, A couple months ago I had to remove my driver’s side rear steering knuckle in order to remove a frozen bearing hub assembly. While doing that job, I managed to strip the bolt/nut securing what I think is the toe arm ball joint onto the knuckle (it, too, was frozen solid). I managed to get the locking nut on the end of the bolt, but a good pot hole could detach it, and I’d be in trouble. When I went to the Subaru dealer, they noticed this and wanted $400 to repair it, but I think this will be a fairly simple job, and am hoping to do it myself. I want to buy the part online, but I don’t know what it’s technically called. At the dealer, they called it the Lateral Link, but I think that might be a mistake. Could it be the Toe Arm?I’ve included a picture. If anyone knows what this thing is called, or could even link me to a site where I could buy one, that would be helpful. Also, if I’m wrong about it being an easy job, let me know. Thanks! Danny! ![IMG_8938](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/e/c/ec662274d59471c77f59bc4f51a28279c643140e.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![thepipesthepipes](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/thepipesthepipes/32/16938_2.png) [@thepipesthepipes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thepipesthepipes)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2019, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-crosstrek-rear-toe-arm-replacement/145693/2 "2019-07-31T18:40:31Z")
By the way, ignore the fact that the locking in is in under the nut. That’s as far as the nut would go down, and I stuck the pin in there for safe keeping in case I was able to get the darn thing to go on all the way, later. No such luck. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2019, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-crosstrek-rear-toe-arm-replacement/145693/3 "2019-07-31T19:01:47Z")
I’m also ignoring the fact that you didn’t tell us what year this Subaru is. So, there’s no way to tell you. Tester ---
**Author:** ![thepipesthepipes](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/thepipesthepipes/32/16938_2.png) [@thepipesthepipes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thepipesthepipes)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2019, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-crosstrek-rear-toe-arm-replacement/145693/4 "2019-07-31T19:13:05Z")
Sorry, 2014. The drop down menus weren’t working. Some glitch with the forum. ---
**Author:** ![thepipesthepipes](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/thepipesthepipes/32/16938_2.png) [@thepipesthepipes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thepipesthepipes)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2019, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-crosstrek-rear-toe-arm-replacement/145693/5 "2019-07-31T19:14:44Z")
I believe I found the answer to my question. It should be called the Lateral Arm (Part # 20250FG021). [Lateral Arm](https://www.subaruwarehousedirect.com/oem-parts/subaru-lateral-arm-20250fg021) ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2019, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-crosstrek-rear-toe-arm-replacement/145693/6 "2019-07-31T19:20:40Z")
Rockauto calls it a control arm. [https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/subaru,2014,xv+crosstrek,2.0l+h4,3298583,suspension,control+arm,10401](https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/subaru,2014,xv+crosstrek,2.0l+h4,3298583,suspension,control+arm,10401) Tester ---
**Author:** ![thepipesthepipes](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/thepipesthepipes/32/16938_2.png) [@thepipesthepipes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thepipesthepipes)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2019, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-crosstrek-rear-toe-arm-replacement/145693/7 "2019-07-31T19:30:45Z")
Thanks, Tester. Is this something I should definitely buy OEM? This Mevotech part looks legitimate [Mevotech part](https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=6772324&cc=3298583&jsn=8&_nck=Ekt6BqBF1pwlXdx0gYlm1YOowvVqRTWmoknIG4aZI27eq%2BN6z5L04hx7PIpT%2BJcFD43%2B4LI%2FiM%2FApFe7JRCgzJG6rzh69piUSeliqZyL0FtC7jBRMj7AZDVal9wOcyNsmuUBxT2QO6e6K9XlLD6iipyD9k6vOZGemRWFNwlB1K9Uq3eUtbHJ0sMh%2FkD5AVKQ1qGooljlHy8GP9KKovUOsU5B%2BMKfY%2BpTUu6X%2FqN4IUuwsFjdG3MtB8z1sRFgkrwVL2e9hUIViSGLTgnjUeRaFGmfQp7j%2FxgqDHJHHhrHkUg0r9Sx55gTZ6stiMpJb44P2yC4H8vCcElhvL9ulFjZFZtNzww7emx%2Frau1PLXGlHEDUOhHIrDdIcaS9h5IrTPnSJYGPBu1UEUgmx%2FOlNuJjxwhSfxsXnvXwbqly45MVfgdNXCDiO%2FIwEthpK7NZZcYDE6zU1KpUt6IWdbBaksC%2B77buXpCTWXkMaPBzrgOW84WyHBT01%2Fg1zzziAdrKKTjlPpZE5AXVBU%3D) ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2019, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-crosstrek-rear-toe-arm-replacement/145693/8 "2019-07-31T19:35:10Z")
Every lateral link/control arm I’ve installed over the years were aftermarket. Not OEM. Tester ---
**Author:** ![thepipesthepipes](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/thepipesthepipes/32/16938_2.png) [@thepipesthepipes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thepipesthepipes)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2019, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-crosstrek-rear-toe-arm-replacement/145693/9 "2019-07-31T19:40:40Z")
Thanks. Sounds good! -Danny