Suspension Control Arm / Bushing Disassembly And Assembly: Disassembly

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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 Suspension Control Arm Flange
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Push out bushing by using hydraulic press (2) and special tools.
Special Tool
1. 09945-55410
2. 09913-75821
  
  Fig 2: Pushing Out Bushing With Special Tool
  Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.