Suspension Control Arm / Bushing Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove rubber stopper (1).
Cut rubber (2) of flange of suspension control arm front bushing.
Using grinder (3), grind off flange (4) of front bushing.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage suspension control arm (5) when grinding flange (4) of front bushing with grinder.

Fig 1: Grinding Flange Of Front Bushing
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Push out bushing by using hydraulic press (2) and special tools.
Special Tool

(A): 09945-55410

(B): 09913-75821

Fig 2: Removing Bushing Using Hydraulic Press And Special Tools
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.