Genuine Saturn Ion Sway Bar Link

Saturn Ion Sway Bar Link Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Link Assembly, Front Stabilizer Shaft
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  Q: How do you remove the Sway Bar Bushing,Sway Bar Kit and Sway Bar Link?

  A: To remove the bushings and links, start by loosening the front wheel lug nuts and raising the front of the vehicle. Support it securely on jackstands and remove the front wheels. Then, detach the sway bar links by removing the nuts that attach them to the strut coil spring assembly and the sway bar. Next, remove the bolts and nuts from the sway bar bushing retainers and pry them off if necessary. Inspect the retainer bushings for any cracks or tears and replace them if needed. If the ball studs on the links are loose or worn, replace the links. To install the links, tighten the link nuts to the proper torque specifications. Install the retainer bushings by cleaning the areas on the sway bar where they are located and lubricating the inside and outside of the new bushings with vegetable oil. Finally, install the retainers and bolts, tightening them to the specified torque. For the removal of the sway bar kit, start by removing the bushings after the clamps are unbolted. Support the transaxle with a floor jack and remove the rear transaxle mount. On certain models, the steering gear does not need to be removed. Twist the sway bar kit up and remove it through the right wheel opening. The installation process is the reverse of the removal procedure.