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Front Ball Joint: Removal

  1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
  2. Remove the under cover - front. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover.>
  3. Remove the clamp - stabilizer bushing on the left and right sides.
    Fig 1: Locating Stabilizer Bushing Clamp
    G10269438Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the ball joint assembly.
    1. Pull out the cotter pin (a), and remove the castle nut (b).
    2. Pull down the front arm assembly, and remove the ball stud.
    3. Remove the bolt from the housing assembly - front axle.
      Fig 2: Removing Ball Joint Assembly
      G10269439Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Pull out the ball joint assembly.
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