Mazda RX-8 Manual page 1564

4 Stabilizer control link nut
5 Shock absorber lower bolt and nut
6 Front upper arm ball joint
7 Front upper arm
8 Clip
9 Dust boot
10 Bushing
Caliper and Mounting Support Removal Note
1. Remove the caliper and mounting support from the steering knuckle and suspend it with a cable in a
location out of the way.
Shock Absorber Lower Bolt and Nut Removal Note
1. Loosen the shock absorber upper nuts.
2. Remove the front shock absorber lower bolt and nut.
Front Upper Arm Ball Joint Removal Note
1. Remove the front upper arm ball joint from the steering knuckle using the SST .
Front Upper Arm Removal Note
1. Remove the front upper arm bolts.
2. Push down the front lower arm, and then remove the front upper arm from the gap between the shock
absorber lower end and the front lower arm.
Bushing Removal Note
1. Cut off 3    4 mm {0.12    0.15 in} from each side of the bushing knob using a hacksaw.
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