Lower Arm Bushing (Front) Removal Note

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Cut away the projecting rubber of the lower arm bushing.

Fig 1: Removing Front Lower Arm Bushing
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Set the SST onto the lower arm, and remove the bushing.