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Front Lateral Link: Removal

  1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.
  2. Remove the snap pin and nut.
    Fig 1: Identifying Snap Pin And Nut
    G05664419Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Use a puller to detach the ball joint.
    Fig 2: Detaching Ball Joint
    G05032398Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Scribe an alignment mark on the front lateral link adjustment bolt and the rear sub frame.
  5. Remove the adjusting bolt, and then remove the front lateral link.
    CAUTION: When removing the adjusting bolt, loosen the nut with the bolt head secured
    Fig 3: Locating Front Lateral Link
    G05032399Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.