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

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Mark the new bushing as shown in the illustration.

Fig 1: Marking Front Inner Side Bushing
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Press the bushing in to the marking using the SSTs.

Fig 2: Pressing Inner Bushing
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Verify that clearance distance A-B is 0.5020-0.5807" (12.75-14.75 mm).

Fig 3: Verifying Bushing Distances
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