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Front Arm: Removal

  1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
  2. Remove the under cover - front. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover. >
  3. Remove the front arm.
    1. Pull out the cotter pin (a).
    2. Remove the castle nut (b) and bolt.
    3. Extract the front arm (c) from the housing assembly - front axle.
      CAUTION: Use a tool appropriate to the structure, and be careful not to damage the boot of the joint while removing. The boot may be damaged depending on the tool used.

      Preparation tool: 

      Tie-rod ball joint puller 

      Fig 1: Removing Castle Nut And Bolt
      G10276622Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Remove the bolts, then remove the front arm.
      Fig 2: Locating Front Arm Bolts
      G10276627Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.