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Front Strut: Removal

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  1. Remove the wheel.
  2. Remove the bolt securing brake hose from strut.
    Fig 1: Removing Bolt Securing Brake Hose From Strut
    G03808100Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Scribe an alignment mark on the camber adjusting bolt which secures strut to housing.
  4. Remove the bolt securing ABS wheel speed sensor harness.
    Fig 2: Removing Bolt Securing ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Harness
    G03808101Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the two bolts securing housing to strut.
    NOTE: While holding the head of adjusting bolt, loosen self-locking nut.
  6. Remove the three nuts securing strut mount to body.
    Fig 3: Removing Nuts Securing Strut Mount To Body
    G03808102Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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