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CROSSTREK Model

  1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
  2. Remove the under cover - front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the crossmember support - rear. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>CROSSMEMBER SUPPORT>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the ball joint.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot of the ball joint.
  1. Pull out the cotter pin (a), and remove the castle nut (b).
  2. Lower the front arm assembly, and remove the ball stud.
  3. Remove the bolt on the front axle housing.
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  4. Extract the ball joint from the front axle housing.