Change the stabilizer bar link

The stabilizer bar link is located in the wheel arch; it connects the anti-roll bar to the strut of your vehicle, it has a ball joint at each end. Removing the wheel and securing the vehicle is mandatory

Start by unscrewing the nut on the strut with a 16 combination wrench

The application of penetrating oil on the nuts is strongly recommended

Once the nut is unscrewed, the tie rod end will rotate freely.

Place a Torx 30 bit and one pawl into the threaded rod to lock the ball joint and remove the nut

Remove the nut

Remove the threaded rod from the strut

Pleasure the 16 combination wrench on the nut located behind the ball joint, at the bottom of the connecting rod

Loosen the nut until the ball joint rotates with the nut

Placer Torx 30 bit in the threaded rod to lock the ball joint and unscrew the nut

Pull the connecting rod to remove it

Compare the dimensions of the new connecting rod to the old one

Example of a worn tie rod end and a new tie rod end

Insert the threaded rod of the new connecting rod into the anti-roll bar

Sway bar links may have an up/down and even left/right mounting direction on your vehicle. This information can be found on the part packaging

Place the nut on the threaded rod

Tighten the rod nut with a 17 combination wrench And Torx 30 bit

New connecting rods may have larger nuts, as in our case. A 17 combination wrench is now required

Lock the nut

Insert the second threaded rod into the slot provided on the strut

Screw the nut onto the rod

Still using the same operation, tighten and lock the second nut

You can turn your wheels to see how well the new connecting rod works.