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Front Lateral Link: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Subaru Outback and 2016 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.
  2. Remove the trailing link. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Trailing Link. >
  3. Remove the lateral link assembly - front.
    1. Remove the snap pin (a) and nut (b).
    2. Remove the ball joint from the housing assembly - rear axle.

      Preparation tool: 

      Tie-rod ball joint puller 

    3. Scribe alignment marks (c) on the adjusting bolt for lateral link assembly - front and on the rear sub frame assembly.
    4. Remove the adjusting bolt (d), and remove the lateral link assembly - front.
      CAUTION:
      • When removing the adjusting bolt (d), make sure to fix the bolt head in place when loosening the nut (e).
      • Use a suitable tool appropriate to the structure, and be careful not to damage the boot of the joint while removing. The boot may be damaged depending on the tool used.
      Fig 1: Removing Front Lateral Link Assembly
      G10269485Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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