Front Lower Arm (Rear) Bushing Installation Note

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Front Lower Arm (Rear) Bushing Installation Note
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  1. Mark the new bushing as shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Marking New Bushing
    G03644299Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Press the bushing in to the marking using the SSTs.Β 
    Fig 2: Pressing Bushing In To Marking
    G03644300Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Verify that clearance distance A-B is 23.75- 25.75 mm {0.936-1.013 in}.Β 
    Fig 3: Identifying Clearance Distance A-B
    G03644301Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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