Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
TOYOTA LAND CRUISER (KDJ12_, GRJ12_) 3.0 D (KZJ120), TOYOTA LAND CRUISER (KDJ12_, GRJ12_) 4.0 (GRJ120, GRJ125, GRJ121), TOYOTA LAND CRUISER (KDJ12_, GRJ12_) 3.0 D-4D (KDJ120), TOYOTA LAND CRUISER (KDJ12_, GRJ12_) 3.0 D-4D (KDJ120, KDJ125) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front suspension arm on TOYOTA LAND CRUISER PRADO 3 (J120) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Suspension arm
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Tools
Replacement: front upper arm – Toyota Prado J120. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #10
Combination spanner #19
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 12
Drive socket # 19
Wheel impact socket #21
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Crow bar
Flat Screwdriver
Round-nose pliers
Ball joint puller
Fender cover
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: front upper arm – Toyota Prado J120. AUTODOC recommends:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left upper control arms.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: front upper arm – Toyota Prado J120. Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the hood.
  2. Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
    How to replace TOYOTA LAND CRUISER (KDJ12_, GRJ12_) 3.0 D-4D (KDJ120, KDJ125) 2003 Control Arm - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Unscrew the fasteners of the car battery terminals. Use a combination spanner #10.
  3. Step 4
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    Remove the battery terminals.
  4. Step 5
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    Unscrew the battery hold down clamp. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 6
    How to remove TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 3.0 D (LJ120, LJ125) 2006 Control Arm - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Remove the battery hold down clamp.
  6. Step 7
    How to replace Control Arm on TOYOTA LAND CRUISER (KDJ12_, GRJ12_) 2007: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Remove the battery.
  7. Step 8
    How hard is it to do yourself: Control Arm replacement on Prado 120 4.0 (GRJ120) 2008 - download illustrated guide
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  8. Step 9
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
  9. Step 10
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  10. Step 11
    TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 3.0 D (KZJ120) Control Arm replacement: online guides and video tutorials
    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Toyota Prado J120
  11. Step 12
    Replacing Control Arm on Prado 120 2003 3.0 D-4D (KDJ120, KDJ125) by yourself
    Remove the wheel.
  12. Step 13
    LAND CRUISER (KDJ12_, GRJ12_) 3.0 D (LJ120, LJ125) 2004 Control Arm DIY replacement workshop manual
    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 14
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    Unscrew the ABS cable holder. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the mounting bracket of the ABS sensor wiring from the upper arm.
  15. Step 16
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the trailing arm to the car body. Use a combination spanner #19.
  16. Step 17
    Remove the cotter pin.
    Step 18
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the ball joint. Use a combination spanner #19.
  17. Step 19
    How to replace TOYOTA LAND CRUISER (KDJ12_, GRJ12_) 3.0 D-4D (KDJ120, KDJ125) 2003 Control Arm - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  18. Step 20
    Prado 120 3.0 D-4D 2004 Control Arm replacement: free workshop manuals
    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  19. Step 21
    Changing Control Arm on TOYOTA LAND CRUISER (KDJ12_, GRJ12_) 4.0 (GRJ120, GRJ125, GRJ121) 2005 by yourself
    Detach the upper control arm from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: front upper arm – Toyota Prado J120. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Make sure that the steering knuckle is supported.
  20. Step 22
    How to remove TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 3.0 D (LJ120, LJ125) 2006 Control Arm - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Remove the fastening bolt.
  21. Step 23
    How to replace Control Arm on TOYOTA LAND CRUISER (KDJ12_, GRJ12_) 2007: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Remove the arm.
  22. Step 24
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    Install a new arm.
    Replacement: front upper arm – Toyota Prado J120. Professionals recommend:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  23. Step 25
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  24. Step 26
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    Attach the upper control arm to the steering knuckle.
  25. Step 27
    TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 3.0 D (KZJ120) Control Arm replacement: online guides and video tutorials
    Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: front upper arm – Toyota Prado J120. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  26. Step 28
    Replacing Control Arm on Prado 120 2003 3.0 D-4D (KDJ120, KDJ125) by yourself
    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  27. Step 29
    LAND CRUISER (KDJ12_, GRJ12_) 3.0 D (LJ120, LJ125) 2004 Control Arm DIY replacement workshop manual
    Screw the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #19.
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