Front Lower Arm Bushing Installation Note

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Install the front lower arm bushing using the SSTs and the press.
CAUTION:
- Install the front lower arm bushing so that the projection shown in the figure is pointing toward the front and outside of the vehicle.
NOTE:
- Applying soapy water to the front lower arm bushing facilitates installation.
- If soapy water gets in the inner pipe of the front lower arm bushing, always wipe it off using a cloth.
Fig 1: Applying Soapy Water To Front Lower Arm Bushing
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After installing the front lower arm bushing, verify that it is installed to the position shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Checking Installed Position Of Front Lower Arm Bushing Using Vernier Caliper
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W: 5.8±0.8 mm {0.23±0.03 in}