Front Lower Arm (Rear) Bushing Installation Note

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Mark the new bushing as shown in the illustration.

Fig 1: Marking Front Lower Arm (Rear) Bushing
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Press the bushing in to the marking using the SSTs.

Fig 2: Installing Front Lower Arm (Rear) Bushing
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Verify that clearance distance A-B is 0.936-1.013" (23.75-25.75 mm).

Fig 3: Verifying Bushing Distances
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