Is there a way of properly installing the Lower control arm Bushings for the 124? I noticed that the both holes on front and rear part of the ARM is just plain round, but the bushings inner part have some part tapered off. I also noticed some dots on the rubber part on the outer part of the bushings. DO I just press the bushings in the hole?


Thanks!

Francis

There is a right and wrong way. Be sure that you look at the old ones and install in the same manner.

We have a specil tool for installation.

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The guys already installed it. They just put it in any which way. What could be the problem with wrong installation?

Is the problem that serious that I should have it done again?


Thanks!


Francis

The reason the bushings are marked is that they have different "hardness" for front & rear bushings. You will know if there is a problem, shake, rattle, & roll. Plus the fronts are installed at different position than rears.

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Thanks for the reply. Can you or anyone teach me how the right way is? Which goes to the front and which goes to the rear / what postion is right. Maybe some pictures would help if it's not too much to ask.


Thanks again!

Francis