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Front Bushing

  1. Before assembly, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
    • Check the front arm for damage or cracks, and replace if defective.
    • Visually check the bushing for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage.
    • Visually check the dust cover on the ball joint for damage.
  2. Align the gap of bushing intermediate plate for front bushing with the alignment mark of the front arm.
  3. Using the ST and a press, remove the front bushing.

    PREPARATION TOOL: 

    ST: INSTALLER & REMOVER SET (927680000) 

    Fig 1: Removing Front Bushing Using ST
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