Front Lower Arm Bushing Removal Note

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Cut off the entire circumference of the knob on the rear side of the front lower arm bushing using a hacksaw as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
- When using a hacksaw to cut off the knob on the rear side of the front lower arm bushing, be careful not to scratch or damage the front lower arm.
Remove the front lower arm bushing using the SSTs .
CAUTION:
- Set the SST (49 U034 204) as shown in the figure and remove the front lower arm bushing.
Fig 1: Cutting Off Entire Circumference Of Knob
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Removing Front Lower Arm Bushing Using SST
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.