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Introduction

This operation is accessible and quick. It is advisable to change the 2 stabilizer bar links because their wear will be almost identical.

  1. 
Raise the vehicle using a jack
    • Raise the vehicle using a jack

    • Secure the vehicle with jack stands

    • It is best to lift the front of the vehicle as a whole (right and left wheel), to release the tension in the stabilizer bar and facilitate disassembly

    • Remove the 2 front wheels

  2. 
Locate the stabilizer bar links (red frame)

Locate the stabilizer bar links (red frame)
    • Locate the stabilizer bar links (red frame)

  3. 
To make disassembly easier, remember to brush the threads and nuts with a wire brush.

You can also add some penetrating oil and let it sit to make disassembly easier.

You can also add some penetrating oil and let it sit to make disassembly easier.
    • To make disassembly easier, remember to brush the threads and nuts with a wire brush.

    • You can also add some penetrating oil and let it sit to make disassembly easier.

  4. 
Start by placing a key (here a pipe key)

Then come and block the bolt using an Allen key.

Locking the bolt with an Allen key prevents it from turning freely.
    • Start by placing a key (here a pipe key)

    • Then come and block the bolt using an Allen key.

    • Locking the bolt with an Allen key prevents it from turning freely.

    • Do the same with the bolt and nut at the bottom of the connecting rod.

  5. 
After the nuts are removed, remove the old tie rod by freeing the ends.

After the nuts are removed, remove the old tie rod by freeing the ends.
    • After the nuts are removed, remove the old tie rod by freeing the ends.

  6. 
Compare the old and new connecting rod (length, shape, etc.)
    • Compare the old and new connecting rod (length, shape, etc.)

  7. 
Brushing is recommended, it allows the new connecting rod to be correctly positioned and tightened.

Brushing is recommended, it allows the new connecting rod to be correctly positioned and tightened.
    • Brushing is recommended, it allows the new connecting rod to be correctly positioned and tightened.

  8. 
Replace the connecting rod in the same way it was removed.
    • Replace the connecting rod in the same way it was removed.

    • Do not reverse the pose.

    • Place the nuts.

  9. 
Tighten the nuts (1 at the top and 1 at the bottom)

Perform the same operation on the other side of the vehicle.
    • Tighten the nuts (1 at the top and 1 at the bottom)

    • Perform the same operation on the other side of the vehicle.

    • It is advisable to change the connecting rod on both sides of the vehicle, as their wear is similar.

  10. 
At this point you can raise the wheel of the vehicle, and lower the vehicle.
    • At this point you can raise the wheel of the vehicle, and lower the vehicle.

Conclusion

It is advisable to change both sides of the vehicle because the wear on the connecting rods is almost similar.

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