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Sway Bar
Sway bars transmit torsional forces occurring between the body and the chassis to the stabilizer of the particular axle. Depending on the design of the front or rear axle, they form the necessary connection for optimal interplay between wheel guidance and stabilizer. The body roll of the vehicle during cornering is minimized, ensuring safe roadholding.
Some control arm bushings can be replaced with the arm still on the vehicle; others require removal of the arm. On a few applications, control arm bushings are threaded into the control arm, but most are press fitted.
Press fitted bushings can be removed and installed with a bushing driver. Some may be removed with an air chisel, and some may be pressed into the arm with the retaining nut. This method can require periodic vibration of the control arm to coax the bushing into place.
Care must be used in bushing replacement to avoid damage to the control arm. To properly position the bushing, the weight of the vehicle must be on the suspension before tightening the nut on most designs. Check the service information for the vehicle for the proper procedure.
Replacement of other types of suspension bushings is generally straightforward. Consult the service information.
Sway Bar Stabilizer Link Replacement Guideline:
While driving, the following signs may indicate a faulty sway bar stabilizer link:
(1).Rattling and thumping noises on rough roads.
(2).Imprecise vehicle handling.
(3).Stronger inclination of the vehicle during cornering.
If the sway bar stabilizer link is found to be defective, it should be replaced as described below.
Picture(A)
1.Raise vehicle and remove front wheels.
Tip:Always check both stabilizer links and replace them in pairs if necessary.
2.Spray fastening nuts of the stabilizer link with rust remover and let act for a few minutes.
Picture(B)
3.Loosen the lower fastening nut of the stabilizer link at the stabilizer and remove.
Tip:If the ball stud also starts to turn, hold it with a suitable tool.
4.Press stabilizer link out of torsion bar.
Picture(C)
5.Loosen the upper fastening nut of the stabilizer link at the suspension strut and remove it.
Tip:If the ball stud also starts to turn, hold it with a suitable tool.
Picture(D)
6.Press stabilizer link at suspension strut out of bracket.
Picture(E)
7.Insert new stabilizer link at suspension strut.
Picture(F)
8.Tighten stabilizer link at suspension strut to the tightening torque specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
Tip:Secure the ball stud against twisting with a suitable tool.
Picture(G)
9.Insert new stabilizer link at stabilizer.
10.Tighten stabilizer link at stabilizer to the tightening torque specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
Tip:Secure the ball stud against twisting with a suitable tool.
Picture(H)
11.Remount the front wheels. Lower the vehicle and tighten the wheel studs to the tightening torque specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
Tip:Even if replacing the stabilizer link does not directly affect the chassis setting, we recommend checking the axle setting and adjusting if necessary after working on the suspension.
12.Conclude with a test drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
(1).What is sway bar?
An sway bar (anti-sway bar, anti-roll bar, stabilizer bar) is a part of many automobile suspensions that helps reduce the body roll of a vehicle during fast cornering or over road irregularities. It connects opposite (left/right) wheels together through short lever arms linked by a torsion spring. A sway bar increases the suspension's roll stiffness-its resistance to roll in turns, independent of its spring rate in the vertical direction.
(2).What are the symptoms of a bad sway bar?
Some of the 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 and noise going over speed bumps. poor handling during turns.
(3).What happens when a stabilizer bar breaks?
Because a sway bar helps the car's suspension to put more pressure on loaded springs, a broken sway bar means that the car's suspension will not be able to handle corners as well or as quickly. While it is possible to drive with a broken sway bar, as a precaution do not take corners with excessive speeds.
(4).What is the most important tip to offer to help with anti-sway bar installation?
The most important thing is to ensure is that your wheels are not hanging. The suspension should be compressed so the control arms, etc. are at the same position they would be if the vehicle were sitting at ride height. This can be done by using ramps, a drive on lift, or simply loading the wheels if the vehicle is on jack stands or a two point lift. If this is not done the arc that the bar and suspension moves through due to the excessive travel can make things very difficult to line up.
(5).How long will it take to replace the front sway bar?
The front sway bar is a little more difficult than the rear sway bar install. But it isn't very hard at all. The only reason it takes longer is because you have to remove a couple of trays, so it still won't be a problem. If you are performing this upgrade yourself and you have the proper tools then this job shouldn't take more than 1-1/2 hours.
Item Specifics | |
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Brand | CARMASUSPENSIONS |
Manufacturer Part Number | CA81048001NS |
Interchange Part Number | K5255 |
OE/OEM Part Number | 3872452, 3879218, 3879829, 389249, 393330, 581633, C0AZ5A486A |
Placement on Vehicle | Front |
Kit Parts Included | Sway Bar |
Items Included | Mounting Hardware |
Manufacturer Warranty | 1 Year |
Kit or Single Part | Kit |
Cross Part Number | 14083559, 22500910, 2500910, 25621457, 3632980, 3633791 |
Fitment | For Buick, Cadillac, Dodge, Edsel, Ford, Mercury |
Surface Finish | Standard |
Fitment (2) | For Mitsubishi, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Plymouth |
Type | Sway Bar |
Features | Greasable |
Finish | Coated |
Material | Alloy Steel |
Mounting Style | Bolt-On |
Front Stabilizer Bar Link Kit Suspension Fits 1986-1990 Buick LeSabre FWD 2x
Sway Bar Sway bars transmit torsional forces occurring between the body and the chassis to the stabilizer of the particular axle. Depending on the design of the front or rear axle, they form the necessary connection for optimal interplay between wheel guidance and stabilizer. The body roll of the vehicle during cornering is minimized, ensuring safe roadholding. Some control arm bushings can be replaced with the arm still on the vehicle; others require removal of the arm. On a few applications, control arm bushings are threaded into the control arm, but most are press fitted.
Sway Bar Stabilizer Link Replacement Guideline: While driving, the following signs may indicate a faulty sway bar stabilizer link:
1.Raise vehicle and remove front wheels.
Picture(B) 3.Loosen the lower fastening nut of the stabilizer link at the stabilizer and remove.
Picture(C) 5.Loosen the upper fastening nut of the stabilizer link at the suspension strut and remove it.
Picture(D) 6.Press stabilizer link at suspension strut out of bracket.
Picture(E) 7.Insert new stabilizer link at suspension strut.
Picture(F) 8.Tighten stabilizer link at suspension strut to the tightening torque specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
Picture(G) 9.Insert new stabilizer link at stabilizer.
Picture(H) 11.Remount the front wheels. Lower the vehicle and tighten the wheel studs to the tightening torque specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
Frequently Asked Questions (1).What is sway bar?
(2).What are the symptoms of a bad sway bar?
(3).What happens when a stabilizer bar breaks?
(4).What is the most important tip to offer to help with anti-sway bar installation?
(5).How long will it take to replace the front sway bar? Targeted Disounts Terms
(1).Targeted Discount Terms only apply to auto parts purchased from CARMASUSPENSIONS, which only includes suspension kit, control arm, tie rod end, ball joint, sway bar, stabilizer link, pitman arm, idler arm, steering center link.
(2).If you have reached any targeted discount threshold(s), please contact our customer services after you received all your items.
(3).Targeted Discount will be refunded from buyer's payment, which means CARMASUSPENSIONS won't provide any extra targeted discounts if full refund is issued.
Targeted Shipping Discount
(4).Since our warehouse is located in Los Angeles, California, therefore you are qualified for extra 2% targeted shipping discount off the item sales if shipping address of your order is in California(CA), Washington(WA), Oregon(OR), Nevada(NV). If you have reached this targeted shipping discount threshold, please contact our customer services after you received all your items.
Note: Item sales means your payment for the product(s) only, excluding shipping and handling charges, US internet sales taxes.
(5).We usually need a 1-2 business day as handling time for packaging and shipping scheduling. Estimated delivery dates should be 4-6 business days after your payment is received.
(6).CARMASUSPENSIONS has the final power of interpretation of all the above Targeted Discount Terms and Procedures.
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10 Year Warranty Terms and Procedures
(1).The warranty terms only apply to the auto parts purchased from CARMASUSPENSIONS, which only includes suspension kit, control arm, tie rod end, ball joint, sway bar, stabilizer link, pitman arm, idler arm, steering center link.
(2).CARMASUSPENSIONS carries no warranty responsibilities for any auto parts removing fees, installation fees, consulting fees, labor costs, towing charges, rental car reimbursements.
(3).The stated 10 year warranty is limited to only one brand new replacement for each part purchased during 10 year warranty time period.
(4).CARMASUSPENSIONS promises free replacement due to quality defects or item not as described issues within 90 calendar days from the date when buyers receive their items in the situation when buyers are willing to provide convictive proofs or professional diagnose report if required, otherwise CARMASUSPENSIONS has the right to refuse any replacement requests.
(5).CARMASUSPENSIONS promises free replacement due to quality defects or item not as described issues after 90 calendar days from the date when buyers receive their items in the situation when buyers promise to prepay 15% of the original item sales price as postage for replacement, otherwise CARMASUSPENSIONS has the right to refuse any replacement requests.
(6).CARMASUSPENSIONS carries no warranty responsibilities for any replacement due to car accidents, drag racing, unprofessional replacement, road hazard, disassembly.
(7).Anyone who attempts to execute 10 year warranty procedures must be the original purchaser of the item(s), otherwise 10 year warranty terms void immediately.
(8).Anyone who attempts to execute 10 year warranty procedures must provide screenshot of his or her original eBay order details if required, including buyer user name, shipping address, item title, item id, final sales price.
(9).CARMASUSPENSIONS has the final power of interpretation of the above 10 Year Warranty Terms and Procedures.
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(2).Refunds will be credited within 2 or 3 business days after returned item(s) is received.
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