IMPREZA Model

Remove the strut mount protection cap.
Loosen the nut for a strut mount CTR by 2 turns.

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Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
Remove the under cover - front.
Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>REMOVAL .
Remove the crossmember support - rear.
Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION>CROSSMEMBER SUPPORT>REMOVAL .

Disconnect the tie-rod end.

NOTE: Securely hook the tie-rod ball joint puller (e) to the collar (f).

Using a tie-rod ball joint puller (e), detach the tie-rod end (d).

Preparation tool:

Tie-rod ball joint puller

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Remove the left and right stabilizer links (bottom part).

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Remove the flange nut on the bottom of the ball joint.
NOTE:
- To prevent damage of the front arm ball joint boot, place a wooden block, etc. between front arm and ball joint.
- Mark the engaging position of the ball joint and front arm assembly before loosening the flange nuts. Doing so will facilitate aligning the position when assembling and lessen adjusting allowance for wheel alignment.
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Remove the drive shaft.
Refer to DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM>FRONT DRIVE SHAFT>REMOVAL .

Remove the ball joint.

NOTE: Securely hook the tie-rod ball joint puller (e) to the collar (f).

Use a tie-rod ball joint puller (e) to detach the ball joint (d).

Preparation tool:

Tie-rod ball joint puller

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