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Front Strut: Removal

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  1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
  2. Place an alignment mark on the camber adjusting bolt and strut.
  3. Remove the bolt securing the brake hose from the strut.
    Fig 1: Identifying Brake Hose Mounting Bolt
    G05032363Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the bolt securing the ABS wheel speed sensor harness.
    Fig 2: Identifying ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Mounting Bolt
    G05342853Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the two bolts securing the housing to the strut.
    NOTE:

    While holding the head of the adjusting bolt, loosen the flange nut.

  6. Remove the three nuts securing strut mount to body.
    Fig 3: Identifying Strut Mount To Body Mounting Bolts
    G05342854Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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