Installing Sway bar link help
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Installing Sway bar link help
Hi , I took apart my sway bar and now trying to install the sway bar links. How do you get the links onto the sway bar, it seems almost impossible. Is there a special technique I need to use ?
Thank you,
Thank you,
Last edited by blazium; Jul 22, 2006 at 01:27 PM.
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'97 E320
you mean the main body bushings to sway bar and not the end links right..??
if you have the right size... they are tight but can be worked on with patience... you will need to use a little grease to lube the bushings so they can slide to the proper location on the sway bar.
~ Mr. B ~
if you have the right size... they are tight but can be worked on with patience... you will need to use a little grease to lube the bushings so they can slide to the proper location on the sway bar.
~ Mr. B ~
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Actually I meant the end links, that are attached at the end of the sway bar.
For the record or anyone else that is planning on doing this. To attach the sway bar end links to the sway bar put some tool oil on the link and bar. Have someone hold the sway bar for you, while you align the link to the end of bar. Then with a wooden mallet give it one good hit. A rubber mallet wouldnt work for me, I think it was absorbing most the impact. Sounds simple but took a while for me to get them on.
After installing the bushings and new links the car feels more stable going over imperfect roads. I would recommend you buy the bushings and link from a local dealer. I can post some pics if anyone wants.
For the record or anyone else that is planning on doing this. To attach the sway bar end links to the sway bar put some tool oil on the link and bar. Have someone hold the sway bar for you, while you align the link to the end of bar. Then with a wooden mallet give it one good hit. A rubber mallet wouldnt work for me, I think it was absorbing most the impact. Sounds simple but took a while for me to get them on.
After installing the bushings and new links the car feels more stable going over imperfect roads. I would recommend you buy the bushings and link from a local dealer. I can post some pics if anyone wants.
