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Rear Strut: Removal

  1. Remove the strut cap of quarter trim.
  2. Loosen the rear wheel nuts.
  3. Lift-up the vehicle, and remove rear wheels.
  4. Remove the brake hose clip, and then remove the brake hose from rear strut.
    Fig 1: Identifying Brake Hose Clip And Brake Hose From Rear Strut
    G03808140Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the bolts which secure rear strut to housing.
    Fig 2: Identifying Bolts Securing Rear Strut To Housing
    G03808141Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Do not subject the brake hose and ABS wheel speed sensor harness to excessive tension.
  6. Remove the nuts securing strut mount to body.
    Fig 3: Identifying Nuts Securing Strut Mount To Body
    G03808142Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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