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Lower Arm Bushing: Removal

NOTE: The bushings must be replaced in pairs, LH and RH sides.
NOTE: Take note of the fitted position of the bush.
  1. Make sure that the tire pressures are correct and that the vehicle is at the correct ride height. Refer to Ride Height Adjustments article.
  2. Mark the position of the bushing in relation to the lower arm.
    1. Using a spirit level type engineers square, align through the center of the bolt head retaining the lower arm rear bush with a perpendicular drop.
    2. Align the rule of the engineers square along the lowest point on the circumference of the lower arm rear bush boss.
    3. Apply a piece of tape to the arm and mark a horizontal line along the underside of the lower arm rear bush boss (parallel with the bush axis).
    4. Make sure that the process is carried out on both right-hand side and left-hand side.
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    3. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle.
  4. Remove the wheels and tires.
  5. Remove the RH lower arm. See Lower Arm .
  6. Remove the halfshaft retaining nut.
    • Discard the nut.
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    7. CAUTION: Use a wrench on the hexagon provided to prevent the ball joint rotating.
  7. Disconnect the LH stabilizer bar link.
    • Remove and discard the nut.
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  8. Release the brake hose bracket from the wheel knuckle.
    • Remove the bolt.
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  9. Loosen the tie-rod end ball joint retaining nut.
    10. CAUTION: Make sure the ball joint seal is not damaged. A damaged seal will lead to the premature failure of the joint.
  10. Using the special tool, release the tie-rod end ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
    • Discard the nut.
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    11. CAUTION: To prevent the wheel knuckle falling outwards and disconnection of the halfshaft inner joint, support the wheel knuckle.
  11. Loosen the upper arm retaining nut.
    12. CAUTION: Make sure the ball joint seal is not damaged. A damaged seal will lead to the premature failure of the joint
  12. Using the special tool, release the upper arm ball joint.
    • Remove and discard the retaining nut.
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    13. CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to detach the halfshaft from the hub assembly, failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the halfshaft.
  13. Using the special tools, release the halfshaft from the wheel hub.
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  14. Release the halfshaft from the wheel knuckle.
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  15. Secure the halfshaft clear of the lower arm.
  16. Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut.
  17. Using the special tool, release the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle.
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  18. Loosen the 2 lower arm bolts.
    • Mark the position of the bolts in relation to the chassis brackets.
  19. Disconnect the shock absorber and spring assembly from the lower arm.
    • Remove the LH retaining bolt.
  20. Remove the LH lower arm.
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  21. Note the position of the bushing in relation to the lower arm.
    22. CAUTION: The bush flanges need to be removed to allow bush removal.
  22. Remove the lower arm front bushing flanges.
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  23. Using the special tools, remove and discard the lower arm front bushings.
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  24. Apply alignment guide lines to installer tool (204-535/3).
    1. Mark center line on installer tool.
    2. Mark line across top surface 3 degrees to the left of center line.
    3. Mark 'LH' on top surface.
    4. Mark line across bottom surface 3 degrees to the left of the center line.
    5. Mark 'RH' on bottom surface.
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  25. Using the special tools, remove and discard the lower arm rear bushings.
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