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Front Strut: Removal

  1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
  2. Remove the left and right stabilizer links (upper part).
    G12400615Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the brake hose bracket.
    G12400616Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor.
    G12400617Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the strut assembly.
    1. Place an alignment mark (a) on the adjusting bolt and the strut.
    2. Remove the adjusting bolts and flange bolts for the strut assembly.
      CAUTION: While holding the adjusting bolt side, tighten the nut side.
      G12400618Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the three nuts securing strut mount to body.
      G11253830Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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