How to carry out replacement: Control Arm 4.0 4WD (GSJ15_) Toyota FJ Cruiser
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How to change rear suspension lower trailing arm on TOYOTA FJ Cruiser (GSJ1_) – replacement guide

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Replacement: rear suspension lower trailing arm – TOYOTA FJ CRUISER (GSJ1_). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Combination spanner #19
Drive socket # 12
Drive socket # 19
Wheel impact socket #21
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: rear suspension lower trailing arm – TOYOTA FJ CRUISER (GSJ1_). AUTODOC recommends:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: rear suspension lower trailing arm – TOYOTA FJ CRUISER (GSJ1_). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
  2. Step 3
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: rear suspension lower trailing arm – TOYOTA FJ CRUISER (GSJ1_). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 7
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    Unscrew the arm fastening to the beam. Use a drive socket #19. Use a tap wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the trailing arm to the car body. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19. Use a tap wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  8. Step 10
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    Clean the parking brake bracket. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 11
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    Unscrew the bolt and remove the parking brake cable bracket from the trailing arm. Use a drive socket #12.
  10. Step 12
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  11. Step 13
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    Remove the arm.
  12. Step 14
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    Install a new arm.
    Replacement: rear suspension lower trailing arm – TOYOTA FJ CRUISER (GSJ1_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  13. Step 15
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    Install the control arm fasteners. Use a crowbar.
  14. Step 16
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    Tighten the fastener connecting the trailing arm to the car body. Screw in the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear subframe. Use a combination spanner #19.
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