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Front Lateral Link: 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.
  1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.
  2. Remove the rear trailing link. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Trailing Link. >
  3. Remove the snap pin and nut.
    Fig 1: Snap Pin And Nut
    G07681159Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Using a puller, remove the ball joint.
    Fig 2: Removing Ball Joint Using Puller
    G05032398Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Scribe an alignment mark on the front lateral link adjusting bolt and rear sub frame.
  6. Remove the adjusting bolt, and remove the front lateral link.
    CAUTION: When removing the adjusting bolt, make sure to fix the bolt head in place when loosening the nut.
    Fig 3: Locating Front Lateral Link Adjusting Bolt
    G05662431Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.