How do you chage swaybar links?

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2026-02-15 19:40

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Should be a replacement kit available at auto parts store - comes with instructions

I'm replacing mine this weekend on a 95 GC Laredo. The links can't be repaired - they need to be replaced.

* If, however, the links themselves are in good shape, you could possibly get away with just replacing the rubber bushings at the connection points. You'll still need to remove the links to do this, though.

First, put wheel blocks behind the rear wheels and set your parking brake to keep the vehicle from moving.

Loosen the lugs on the wheel you're working on and jack it up to remove the wheel to access the link easier. Support the vehicle on a jack stand if you have one.

Loosen the nut connecting the link to the sway bar using a 17mm socket. You may need to spray the nut with WD40 or other penetrating oil to get the nut to move.

Loosen the lower bolt with a T55 Torx bit and a 18mm deep socket. Again, you may need to spray the nut and bolt shaft to get them to move.

After loosening the nuts, lift the axle slightly with your jack to take the pressure off of the link.

Remove the lower through-bolt (tap it out with a hammer if it gets stubborn), remove the upper nut and pull the link out.

Whether you re-use the original through-bolt or purchase a new one is up to you, but either way paint the threads with a coat of loc-tite before installing. Same for the upper link threads.

Installation of the new link is the reverse of removal. Take care to place the bushings and retainer cups in the correct order and direction when installing the new link.

Tighten all nuts to spec (my Haynes manual indicates 27 ft/lbs for the upper link nut and 70 ft/lbs for the lower nut for both your vehicle and mine.)

* If there is a heavy build up of rust on the bolts you can scrub it off with a heavy wire brush available at most dollar stores or hardware/parts stores. Mine were caked with it.

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