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CROSSTREK Model

  1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
  2. Remove the under cover - front.

    Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>REMOVAL .

  3. Remove the crossmember support - rear.

    Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION>CROSSMEMBER SUPPORT>REMOVAL .

  4. Remove the ball joint.
    1. Pull out the cotter pin (a), and remove the castle nut (b).
    2. Lower the front arm assembly, and remove the ball stud.
    3. Remove the bolt on the front axle housing.
      G12400573Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Extract the ball joint from the front axle housing.