Bushing Rear - Front Arm (CROSSTREK Model)

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 boot on the ball joint for damage.
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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Using the ST and a press, install the bushing 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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