Front Strut: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 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.
Remove the front strut.
1. Place an alignment mark on the camber adjusting bolt and strut.
2. Remove the brake hose bracket.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Brake Hose Bracket Bolt
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3. Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor harness.
  
  Fig 2: Locating ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Harness
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4. Remove the two bolts securing the front axle housing to the strut.
  NOTE: While holding the head of the adjusting bolt, loosen the flange nut.
5. Remove the three nuts securing strut mount to body.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Suspension Strut Mount With Nuts
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