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FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

BME021334310W01

1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

1 | Bolt
2 | Dynamic damper
3 | Bolt (Lower arm ball joint)
4 | Bracket
5 | Nut
6 | Lower arm component
7 | Stopper
8 | Dust boot (See Dust Boot Removal Note.) (See Dust Boot Installation Note.)
9 | Lower arm bushing (front) (See Lower Arm Bushing (Front) Removal Note.) (See Lower Arm Bushing (Front) Installation Note.)
10 | Lower arm bushing (rear) (See Lower Arm Bushing (Rear) Removal Note.) (See Lower Arm Bushing (Rear) Installation Note.)

## Dust Boot Removal Note

1. Remove the dust boot using a chisel, taking care not to damage the ball joint and the arm.

## Lower Arm Bushing (Front) Removal Note

1. Cut away the projecting rubber of the lower arm bushing.

2. Set the SST onto the lower arm, and remove the bushing.

## Lower Arm Bushing (Rear) Removal Note

1. Mark the lower arm as shown in the figure by aligning with the small projection of the lower arm bushing (rear) for proper installation.

2. Remove the lower arm bushing using the SSTs and a press.

## Lower Arm Bushing (Rear) Installation Note

1. Align the mark of the lower arm and the small projection of the lower arm bushing (rear) as shown in the figure.

2. Set the lower arm onto the SST (49 L034 201).

3. Press the new lower arm bushing using the SST (49 L034 202).

## Lower Arm Bushing (Front) Installation Note

1. Install a new bushing, and pull it into the lower arm using the SST.

## Dust Boot Installation Note

1. Wipe the grease off the ball stud.

2. Fill the inside of the new dust boot with grease.

3. Press the boot onto the ball joint using the SST.

4. Wipe away the excess grease.