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Front Strut: Removal

  1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
  2. Disconnect the stabilizer link front (upper part) on the left and right sides.
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  3. Remove the brake hose bracket.
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  4. Remove the sensor sub assembly front.
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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.
      G13224988Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the three nuts securing the mount strut front to the body.
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