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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 118 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)FRONT LOWER ARM (FRONT)REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONFRONT LOWER ARM (FRONT) BUSHING (OUTER SIDE) INSTALLATION NOTE
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

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

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Front Lower Arm (Front) Bushing (Outer Side) Installation Note
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  1. Mark the new bushing as shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Marking New Bushing
    G00375843Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Press the bushing in to the marking using the SSTs.
    Fig 2: Installing Bushing
    G00375844Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Verify that clearance distance A-B is 0.3445-0.4232" (8.75-10.75 mm).
    Fig 3: Identifying Distance On Lower Arm
    G00375845Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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