2021 Subaru Forester BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Front Arm: Removal

  1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
  2. Remove the Cross Member support rear. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Cross Member Support>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the arm COMPL front.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot of the ball joint.
    1. Remove the bolt from the front axle housing.
    2. Lower the arm COMPL front, and remove the ball joint portion 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.