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4) If control arm bushing needs replacing, use press and Bushing Remover/Installer (MB990883-01). Press bushing from control arm. See Fig. 4. 5) Coat bushing and control arm with soapy solution. Using press and bushing remover/installer, press bushing into control arm. Position bushing so there is equal distance from bushing-to-control arm at both ends. 6) Reverse bushing remover/installer to install bushing. Position bushing so there is equal distance from bushing-to-control arm at both ends. CAUTION: Tighten lower control arm shaft and pivot bolt to specification with vehicle at normal operating height. INSTALLATION 1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure White mark, located on lower mounting end of shock absorber, faces toward outside of vehicle. Tighten lower control arm shaft and pivot bolt to specification with vehicle at normal operating height. 2) Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table at end of article. Install new nut on stabilizer bar-to-control arm bolt. Tighten stabilizer bar-to-control arm bolt until distance from threaded end of bolt to nut is .24-.31" (6.0-7.8 mm). Fig. 3: Replacing Bracket Bushing Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America. |