Front Strut: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Set vehicle on a lift.
Disconnect ground cable from battery.
Lift-up the vehicle and remove the wheel.
Remove bolt securing brake hose to strut.

Fig 1: Removing Brake Hose To Strut Bolt
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Scribe an alignment mark on the camber adjusting bolt which secures strut to housing.
Remove bolt securing the ABS sensor harness.

Fig 2: Removing ABS Sensor Harness Bolt
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Remove two bolts securing housing to strut.
CAUTION: While holding head of adjusting bolt, loosen self-locking nut.
Remove the three nuts securing strut mount to body.

Fig 3: Removing Nuts Strut Mount To Body
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