Front Lower Arm (Front) Bushing (Inner Side) Installation Note

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Front Lower Arm (Front) Bushing (Inner Side) Installation Note
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  1. Mark the new bushing as shown in the illustration.
    Fig 1: Marking Front Inner Side Bushing
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  2. Press the bushing in to the marking using the SSTs.
    Fig 2: Pressing Inner Bushing
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  3. Verify that clearance distance A-B is 0.5020-0.5807" (12.75-14.75 mm).
    Fig 3: Verifying Bushing Distances
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