How does the sway bar work on a car?
The sway bar linkage connects the sway bar to the control arm and helps keep a vehicle balanced and stable when it turns and corners. The sway bar linkage usually consists of a straight rod with bushings around the sway bar and control arm, or a Z-shaped bar with studs or bushings on both ends.
What should I do if my sway bar fails?
The sway bar linkage usually consists of a straight rod with bushings around the sway bar and control arm, or a Z-shaped bar with studs or bushings on both ends. If your stabilizer bar link fails, it may cause a clunking noise from the front of the vehicle and handling may suffer.
Can a broken sway bar link cause vibration?
A broken sway bar link will not cause a vibration at high way speeds but is a safety hazard. Here is a link to show you how to replace the ones on your car with an diagram (below)
What happens if your stabilizer bar link fails?
If your stabilizer bar link fails, it may cause a clunking noise from the front of the vehicle and handling may suffer. This can be dangerous, especially in vehicles with a higher rollover risk. If you need to replace your sway bar link, check out our selection at O’Reilly Auto Parts.
Where is the sway bar link on a car?
Step 6: Locate the sway bar link to be replaced. 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. Step 7: Remove the lug nuts. Two lug nuts hold the sway bar link in place.
Which is the best way to change a sway bar?
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. Leave the jack slightly touching the lift point while still keeping the majority of the vehicle’s weight on the jack stand. Step 5: Remove the tire.
When do sway bar link joints wear out?
Over time, the sway bar link ball joints wear out. The first sign of a worn-out sway bar link is a knocking noise from the suspension when driving slow over road bumps. In rare cases, if the grease inside the sway bar link joints dries up, it may also make a creaking noise when the suspension is moving up and down.
What are the ball joints on a sway bar?
The part that connects the outer ends of the sway bar to the suspension component is called a sway bar link. In most cars a sway bar link has two small ball joints at each end. Over time, the sway bar link ball joints wear out. The first sign of a worn-out sway bar link is a knocking noise from the suspension when driving slow over road bumps.