For the front bushing, cut away the projecting rubber portion of the bushing
with a knife.
Install the control arm in a vise and install Mazda bushing removal tool
49 G034 2A0 or equivalent to the control arm. Remove the old bushing by tightening
the nut on the tool.
Fig. 1: Remove the rear control arm bushing by loosening
the rear bushing retaining nut . . .
Fig. 2: . . . then remove the nut, lockwasher and
bushing assembly from the control arm
To install a new bushing, apply soapy water to the new bushing and use Mazda
tool 49 G034 2A0 or equivalent and pull the new bushing into place.
For the rear bushing, remove the retaining nut on the control arm and slide
the bushing, complete with bracket, from the control arm.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
