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Toe Control Link: Removal

NOTE:
  • The following procedure is for LH side.
  • Service the LH side and the RH side using the same procedure.
  1. Removal of rear tire
  2. Removal of rear suspension arm ASSY No. 1 LH (Refer to REMOVAL , Step 3 )
  3. Removal of toe control link SUB-ASSY LH
    1. Remove the snap pin.
    2. Remove the nut on the axle carrier side.
    3. Using a tie-rod ball joint puller, disconnect the toe control link SUB-ASSY LH from the rear axle carrier LH.
      G12588603Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      G12588604Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      WARNING: Before starting the work, apply lubricant on the bolt thread and tip of the tie-rod ball joint puller.
      CAUTION:
      • To prevent damage of the dust cover portion of the toe control link SUB-ASSY, install the tie-rod ball joint puller by adjusting the nut in the center so that the body and the claw become parallel to each other.
      • To prevent the tie-rod ball joint puller from falling, be sure to tie its string to the vehicle tightly.
      • Do not damage the dust cover portion of the toe control link SUB-ASSY.
      • Do not damage the toe control link SUB-ASSY.
      • Do not damage the parking brake plate SUB-ASSY.
      • Do not damage the rear axle carrier.
    4. Mark an alignment mark on the toe adjust plate No. 2 and the rear suspension member SUB-ASSY.
      G12588605Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Remove the nut, toe adjust cam, and toe adjust plate No. 2, and remove the toe control link SUB-ASSY LH.
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