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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2016LEGACY 2.5IREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSUSPENSIONREAR SUSPENSIONFRONT LATERAL LINKREMOVAL
2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Front Lateral Link: Removal
2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION 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.
- Remove the snap pin (a) and nut (b).
- Remove the ball joint from the housing assembly - rear axle.
Preparation tool:
Tie-rod ball joint puller
- Scribe alignment marks (c) on the adjusting bolt for lateral link assembly - front and on the rear sub frame assembly.
- 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.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.