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2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Front Strut: Removal

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Removal
  1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
  2. Remove the front strut assembly.
    1. Place an alignment mark on the camber adjusting bolt and strut.
    2. Remove the brake hose bracket.
      Fig 1: Locating Brake Hose Bracket
      G06654915Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the nut on the upper side of front stabilizer link and the ABS wheel speed sensor harness.
      Fig 2: Locating Nut On Upper Side Of Front Stabilizer Link And ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Harness
      G10276641Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Remove the two bolts securing the housing assembly - front axle to the strut.
      NOTE: While holding the head of the adjusting bolt, loosen the flange nut.
    5. Remove the three nuts securing the strut mount - front to the body.
      Fig 3: Removing Nuts Securing Strut Mount - Front To Body
      G05342854Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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