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Front Ball Joint: Removal

  1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
  2. Remove the under cover COMPL - front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Front Under Cover>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the clamp - stabilizer bushing on the left and right sides.
    Fig 1: Locating Front Ball Joint Clamp Stabilizer Bushings
    G11267392Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the ball joint.
    1. Pull out the cotter pin (a), and remove the castle nut (b).
    2. Lower the front arm assembly, and remove the ball stud.
    3. Remove the bolt from the housing assembly - front axle.
      Fig 2: Removing Front Ball Joint
      G09482941Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Extract the ball joint from the housing assembly - front axle.
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