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Bushing Rear - Front Arm (CROSSTREK Model)

  1. Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
    • Check the front arm assembly for damage or cracks, and replace if defective.
    • Visually check the bushing for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage.
    • Visually check the dust cover on the ball joint for damage.
  2. Align a line extending from the center of recess portion with the ball joint after placing the protrusion (A) of recess portion to the ball joint side of the front arm assembly.
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  3. Using the ST and a press, install the busing rear - front arm.
    CAUTION:
    • Align the upper face of front arm assembly and the end of bushing during installation.
    • Install so that the upper exposed length (a) of the bushing inner cylinder becomes longer than the lower exposed length (b).
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    Preparation tool: 

    ST1: REMOVER (20299AG000)

    ST2: BASE (20299AG010)

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