2020 Subaru Outback BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Front Arm: Removal

  1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
  2. Remove the crossmember support rear. Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION>Crossmember Support>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the arm COMPL front.
    1. Remove the bolt from the front axle housing.
    2. Lower the arm COMPL front, and remove the ball stud from the front axle housing.
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    3. Remove the front arm rear plate.
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    4. Remove the arm COMPL front.
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  • • 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.