Upper Arm/Bushing Disassembly And Assembly: Disassembly

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

Fig 1: Grinding Flange Of Upper Arm Bushing With Grinder
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Push out upper arm bushing by using hydraulic press (1) and special tool.
Special Tool
1. 09913-68711
Fig 2: Pushing Out Upper Arm Bushing Using Special Tool
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