Bushing Rear - Front Arm

Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
- Check the front arm assembly for damage or cracks, and replace if defective.
- Visually check the bushing for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage.
- Visually check the dust cover on the ball joint for damage.
Align a line extending from the center of recess portion with the ball joint after placing the protrusion (A) of recess portion to the ball joint side of the front arm assembly.

Fig 1: Checking Front Arm Rear Bushing Alignment
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Using the ST and a press, install the busing rear - front arm.
CAUTION: Align the upper face of front arm assembly and the end of bushing during installation.

Fig 2: Checking Front Arm Rear Bushing Alignment
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Preparation tool:

ST1: REMOVER (20299AG000)

ST2: BASE (20299AG010)

Fig 3: Installing Front Arm Rear Bushing Using Special Tool And Press

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