Front Strut: 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.
Place an alignment mark on the camber adjusting bolt and strut.
Remove the bolt securing the brake hose from the strut.

Fig 1: Locating Brake Hose Bracket Bolt
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Remove the bolt securing the ABS wheel speed sensor harness.

Fig 2: Locating ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Bolt
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Remove the two bolts securing the housing to the strut.
NOTE: While holding the head of the adjusting bolt, loosen the flange nut.
Remove the three nuts securing strut mount to body.

Fig 3: Strut Mount And Nuts
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