Front Lateral Link: Removal

Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.
Remove the trailing link. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Trailing Link. >
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
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.