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What are the symptoms of a bad sway bar link?
Some of the most common symptoms of a bad sway bar bushing or sway bar links going bad are:
- Clunking noise.
- Rattling noise.
- Knocking uneven noise road.
- Lack of stability when driving.
- Noise going over speed bumps.
- Poor handling when turning.
Can you drive with a broken sway bar link?
If you suspect that a sway bar is broken, you can still drive the car, but you must use caution. It will feel “looser”, particularly when driving at high speeds. It’s very possible that this will cause you to lose control of the car, resulting in a serious accident if you’re not prepared for it.
How long does it take to change a sway bar link?
How long does it take to replace a sway bar link? Bushings should take maybe 30-40 minutes to change (in pairs) front and rear.
Is it hard to replace sway bar links?
Replacing the sway bar links is a repair process that can be done with a few basic tools. If you don’t have access to the correct tools or are short on time, ask a certified mechanic from YourMechanic to replace the sway bar links for you.
How long does it take to replace a sway bar link?
How much does it cost to replace sway bar link?
The average sway bar link replacement cost is usually between $125 to $160 including labor. The links themselves cost between $40 to $110 each, while the labor will set you back anywhere between $50 to $70.
How do you remove a sway bar link?
Once both nuts are removed, take your pry bar and apply pressure on the sway bar close to the link. This will relieve any remaining pressure on the sway bar link and allow you to remove it. Step 9: Make sure the new sway bar link matches the old one.
How many sway bar links do you need?
There is one sway bar link that connects each side, so if your vehicle has two sway bars, you will have four sway bar links total. While the is some variance in sway bar link design, the steps for replacement are very similar.
Where are the sway bars on a car?
Sway bars are usually located at the front of the car and are bolted to the suspension on your vehicle. Depending on the make and model of your car, you may have only front sway bars links, or front and rear sway bar links.
Where is the jack stand on a sway bar?
Secure the vehicle. Once the vehicle is raised, place a jack stand in a secure position on the suspension arm where the sway bar link is attached and lower the vehicle onto it. This is important because the sway bar is a load bearing part. Setting the jack stand in this way compresses the suspension and relieves the pressure from the sway bar link.