Front Lower Arm (Front) Bushing (Outer Side) Installation Note

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Mark the new bushing as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Marking New Bushing
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Press the bushing in to the marking using the SSTs.

Fig 2: Installing Bushing
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Verify that clearance distance A-B is 0.3445-0.4232" (8.75-10.75 mm).

Fig 3: Identifying Distance On Lower Arm
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