Pillow Ball Bushing

Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
- Check the arm assembly front for damage or cracks.
- Check the bushing for abnormal cracks, damage or fatigue.
- Check the boot on the ball joint for damage.

Install the pillow ball bushing using ST1 and ST2.

NOTE:

Align the upper face of arm assembly front and the end of bushing during installation.
Install so that the upper exposed length (a) of the bushing inner cylinder becomes longer than the lower exposed length (b).

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

(a)	Exposed length of inner cylinder (upper)
(b)	Exposed length of inner cylinder (lower)
(c)	Alignment line

Preparation tool:

ST1: INSTALLER & REMOVER (20099AE020)

ST2: REMOVER (18723AA000)

NOTE: Place a metal plate on the ST1 to use the press.

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.