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Replacement of Sub-Components

REPLACEMENT
BALL JOINT AND DUST COVER





1. Using a flat-tipped screwdriver, remove the dust cover from the lower arm ball joint.
2. Remove the snap ring.





3. Using a plastic hammer, tap the ball joint out of the lower arm.





4. Using special tool (09545-11000), press-fit the ball joint into the lower arm assembly.
5. Install the snap ring.





6. Using the special tool (09545-21100), install the dust cover.

LOWER ARM BUSHING (G)
1. Install the special tools (09545-02000, 09216-21100 and 09216-21200) on the lower arm.





2. Press out the bushing.
3. Apply soap solution to the following parts.
^ Outer surface of the bushing
^ Inner surface of the lower arm bushing mounting part.





4. Install the new bushing on the lower arm by using special tools (09216-21100, 09624-34000).








NOTE: Press-in the lower arm bushing (G) in the same direction as shown in illustration.