Front Lower Arm Bushing Installation Note

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Apply soapy water to the front lower arm bushing.
Install the front lower arm bushing using the SSTs and the press.
CAUTION:
- Finish positioning the bushing before the soapy water dries.
Fig 1: Front Lower Arm Bushing Using SST And Press
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
NOTE:
- If soapy water gets in the inner pipe of the front lower arm bushing, always wipe it off using a cloth.
Using a vernier caliper and steel plate, verify that the front lower arm bushing is installed to the position shown in the figure below.

Fig 2: Checking Front Lower Arm Bushing Position
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W: 5.6±0.8 mm {0.22±0.03 in}