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Front Strut: Removal

  1. Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
  2. Scribe an alignment mark on the camber adjusting bolt and strut.
  3. Remove the bolt securing brake hose from strut.
    Fig 1: Removing Bolt Securing Brake Hose From Strut
    G03832304Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the bolt securing ABS wheel speed sensor harness.
    Fig 2: Removing Bolt Securing ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Harness
    G03832305Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the two bolts securing housing to strut.
    NOTE: While holding the head of adjusting bolt, loosen the self-locking nut.
  6. Remove the three nuts securing strut mount to body.
Fig 3: Removing Nuts Securing Strut Mount To Body
G03832306Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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