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Front Strut: Removal

  1. Remove the wheel.
  2. Remove the bolt securing the brake hose from strut.
    Fig 1: Locating Brake Hose Securing Bolt
    G03815049Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Scribe an alignment mark on the camber adjusting bolt which secures the strut to housing.
  4. Remove the bolt securing ABS wheel speed sensor harness.
    Fig 2: Locating ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Securing Bolt
    G03815050Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the two bolts securing housing to strut.
    NOTE: While holding the head of adjusting bolt, loosen self-locking nut.
  6. Remove the three nuts securing the strut mount to body.
    Fig 3: Identifying Front Strut
    G03815051Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.