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REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL





2. DISCONNECT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM FROM LOWER BALL JOINT
Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and disconnect the lower suspension arm from the lower ball joint.
3. REMOVE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM





a. Remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the lower suspension arm.





b. Remove the bolt and nut on the rear side of the lower suspension arm.
c. Remove the lower suspension arm.
d. Remove the lower suspension arm bushing stopper from the lower suspension arm.

REPLACEMENT
REPLACE BUSHING





a. Using SST, a steel plate and press, remove the bushing.
SST 09649-17010, 09710-04081





b. Using SST and a press, install a new bushing.
SST 09238-47012, 09649-17010

HINT: Before installing the bushing, set it in the correct direction, as shown in the illustration.

INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL LOWER SUSPENSION ARM TO FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER
Torque: 206 Nm (2,100 kgf-cm, 152 ft. lbs.)
2. CONNECT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM TO LOWER BALL JOINT
Torque: 127 Nm (1,300 kgf-cm, 94 ft. lbs.)
3. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
4. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT