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The content of this article/image reflects the changes Identified in
TSB # 18-100-06
as of 02/06/2006
and applies to 2003 Forester & Impreza Models



Front Disc Rotor

REMOVAL
1) Set the vehicle on the lift.
2) Loosen the wheel nuts.
3) Jack-up the vehicle, and remove the front wheel.





4) Remove the caliper body from housing, and suspend it from strut using a wire.





5) Remove the disc rotor.

NOTE: If the disc rotor seizes up within the hub, drive the disc rotor out by installing an 8-mm bolt in holes B on the rotor.

6) Clean mud and foreign particles from the caliper body assembly and support.

INSTALLATION
1) Install the disc rotor.
2) Install the caliper body on housing.
Tightening torque: 80 Nm (3.2 kgf-m, 59 ft. lbs.)

3) Install the wheel.