Front Lateral Link: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 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 rear wheels.
Remove the rear trailing link. < Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Trailing Link. >
Remove the snap pin and nut.

Fig 1: Identifying Snap Pin And Nut
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Using a puller, remove the ball joint.

Fig 2: Removing Ball Joint Using Puller
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Scribe an alignment mark on the front lateral link adjusting bolt and rear sub frame.
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: Identifying Front Lateral Link Adjusting Bolt
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