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Front Suspension

Front Arm

DISASSEMBLY

FRONT BUSHING
Using the ST and a press, remove the front bushing.
ST 927680000 INSTALLER & REMOVER SET





REAR BUSHING
1) Put an alignment mark on the front arm based on the center of rear bushing recess portion.

CAUTION:
Always put an alignment mark for aligning the position on bushing installation.






2) Using the ST and a press, remove the rear bushing.
ST1 20299AG000 REMOVER
ST2 20299AG010 BASE





ASSEMBLY

FRONT BUSHING
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

CAUTION:
Install the front bushing in proper direction as shown in the figure.






REAR BUSHING
1) Install the rear bushing with its longer inner cylinder facing upward and the shorter facing downward and protruding part rearward as shown in the figure.





2) Align the center of rear bushing recess portion with the aligning mark on the front arm.





3) Using the ST and a press, install the rear bushing.
ST1 20299AG000 REMOVER
ST2 20299AG010 BASE





INSPECTION
1) Check the front arm for damage or cracks, and correct or replace if defective.
2) Check the bushing for abnormal fatigue or damage.