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Front Strut: Removal

  1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
  2. Remove the front strut assembly.
    1. Place an alignment mark on the camber adjusting bolt and strut.
    2. Remove the brake hose bracket.
      G06654915Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the nut on the upper side of stabilizer link and the ABS wheel speed sensor harness.
      G10276641Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Remove the two bolts securing the housing - front axle to the strut.
      NOTE: While holding the head of the adjusting bolt, loosen the flange nut.
    5. Remove the three nuts securing the strut mount - front to the body.
      G05342854Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.