Front Strut: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback and 2006 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
Scribe an alignment mark on the camber adjusting bolt and strut.
Remove the bolt securing brake hose from strut.

Fig 1: Removing Bolt Securing Brake Hose From Strut
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Remove the bolt securing ABS wheel speed sensor harness.

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

Fig 3: Removing Nuts Securing Strut Mount To Body

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