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Disassembly (Front Inner Bushing Halves)

Flare bushing collar to allow installation of tool. Install Tools 3249 and 3292 between bushing and trapezoidal link. See Fig 1 . Tighten tool to force bushing slightly from trapezoidal link. Insert Tool 3292/1 into bushing. Attach crossbar to tool. See Fig 2 . Tighten spindle in crossbar to pull out bushing half. Remove puller and tool. Install tools to remaining bushing half and trapezoidal link. See Fig 3 . Tighten tool to remove remaining bushing half.

NOTE: Always replace bushings on both sides of the vehicle.
Fig 1: Installing Tools On Trapezoidal Link Front Bushing
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Fig 2: Removing First Bushing Half
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Fig 3: Removing Second Bushing Half
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