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Rubber Bushing Front Arm Rear

  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.
    • Check the bushing for abnormal cracks, damage or fatigue.
    • Check the boot on the ball joint for damage.
  2. Place the protrusion (A) of recess section as shown in the figure, and then align the line (C) extending from the center of recess section with the alignment marks (D).
    G16762033Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    (A) Protrusion of the recess section
    (B) Recess section
    (C) Line extending from the center of recess section
    (D) Alignment mark
  3. Press-fit the rubber bushing front arm rear using ST1 and ST2.
    NOTE:
    • 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).
    G16762034Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    (A) Exposed length of inner cylinder (upper)
    (B) Exposed length of inner cylinder (lower)
    (C) Alignment line

    Preparation tool  :

    ST1: REMOVER (20299AG000)

    ST2: BASE (20299AG010)

    G16762035Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    (A) Press
    (B) Arm ASSY front
    (C) Rubber bushing front arm rear
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