Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Removal

Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual / Front suspension / Front strut / Removal

FRONT SUSPENSION > Front Strut

REMOVAL

1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.

2. Remove the front strut assembly.

(1) Place an alignment mark (a) on the adjusting bolt and the strut.

(2) Remove the brake hose bracket.

(3) Remove the clamp of ABS wheel speed sensor harness.

(4) Remove the adjusting bolts and flange bolts for the strut assembly.

CAUTION:

While holding the head of the adjusting bolt, loosen the flange nut.

(5) Remove the three nuts securing strut mount to body.

Assembly

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Other materials:

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