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Front Lateral Link: Assembly

  1. Before assembly, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
    • Visually check the lateral link assembly - front for damage and deformation.
    • Visually check the bushing for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage.
    • Visually check the dust cover on the ball joint for damage.
  2. Using the ST, press-fit the bushing B - lateral link.
CAUTION: Make sure to press the bushing straight in.

Preparation tool: 

ST-A & ST-B: INSTALLER & REMOVER (20099AE000) 

Fig 1: Pressing Bushing Straight Using ST-A & ST-B
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