Front Arm: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
Remove the front crossmember support plate. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Crossmember Support Plate. >
Remove the front stabilizer. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Stabilizer. >
Remove the ball joint of front arm.

Fig 1: Locating Front Arm Ball Joint Bolt
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Remove the nut securing the front arm to the crossmember. (Do not remove the bolt.)

Fig 2: Locating Front Arm Cross-Member Nut
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Remove the front arm support plate.

Fig 3: Locating Front Arm Support Plate Bolts And Nut
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Remove the bolt securing front arm to cross-member and pull the front arm out of the cross-member.
To remove the stud bolt, use the ST.
CAUTION: Do not remove the stud bolt unnecessarily. Always replace the parts with new parts when removed.

ST 20299AG020 STUD BOLT SOCKET

Fig 4: Removing Stud Bolt
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