Legacy Outback Limited AWD F4-2.5L DOHC (1998)
Lateral Link: Service and Repair
A: REMOVAL
1. Loosen wheel nuts. Lift-up vehicle and remove wheel.
2. Remove stabilizers link from lateral link.
3. Remove ABS sensor harness from trailing link. (ABS equipped models.)
4. Remove bolt securing trailing link to housing.
5. Remove DOJ from differential.
6. Scribe an alignment mark on rear lateral link adjusting bolt and crossmember.
7. Remove bolt securing lateral link to housing.
8. Remove bolts securing front and rear lateral links to crossmember, detach lateral links.
CAUTION: To loosen adjusting bolt, always loosen nut while holding the head of adjusting bolt.