FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Assemble

1. Apply specified grease to inside of left suspension arm and on outer edge of right suspension arm. If dust cover was replaced, push new dust cover up to stopper positioned on right arm before applying grease.
2. Install rubber stopper on right suspension arm.
3. Apply specified grease to inner edges of bushings "A" and "B".

Fig. 6 Installing Bushing "B" Into Left Suspension Arm:





4. Using bar tool No. MB990779 and installer attachment tool No. MB990780, or equivalents, press fit bushing "B" into left suspension arm until bushing reaches bottom of suspension arm, Fig. 4.

Fig. 7 Installing Bushing "A" Into Left Suspension Arm:





5. Using installer attachment tool No. MB990780, or equivalent, install bushing "A" on left suspension arm, Fig. 5.
6. Wrap tape on threads of right suspension arm to prevent grease from getting on them and fit right and left suspension arms together, wiping away any grease that comes out.

Fig. 9 Proper Mounting Of Washers & Fixtures:





7. After fitting suspension arms together, mount rubber bushings, fittings and washers, Fig. 6.
8. After aligning suspension arm and components according to alignment marks, tighten to specifications.
9. Pack specified grease in dust cover and lip, then secure with new clamp.