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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).
    G13231472Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the brake hose bracket.
    G13231473Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor.
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  5. Remove the strut assembly.
    1. Place an alignment mark (a) on the adjusting bolt and the strut assembly.
    2. Remove the adjusting bolts and flange bolts for the strut assembly.
      CAUTION:

      Turn and remove the nut while holding the bolt side. 

      G13602083Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the three nuts securing the strut mount - front to the body.
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