What happens to the link on the stabilizer bar?
When your vehicle begins to turn, the suspension component at the outside of the turn gets pushed downward. The link attached to the stabilizer bar also gets pushed downward, and applies torsion, or a twisting motion, to the “U” shaped rod.
What are the different types of stabilizer bars?
Stabilizer bars are also referred to as anti-sway bars, sway bars, anti-roll bars, and roll bars.
What causes corrosion on the stabilizer bar of a car?
Most of the time, the actual culprit is the bushings that are designed to take the majority of the impact and help to protect the metal parts from wearing out. However, the bushings also can cause extensive corrosion, especially if oil, grease or other debris becomes embedded on the stabilizer bar.
What are the signs of a bad stabilizer bar?
Common signs of faulty stabilizer bar links include clunking or rattling noises from the tire area, poor handling, and a loose steering wheel. Our certified technicians can come to you and diagnose the problem.
When do stabilizer bar links need to be replaced?
When the links are worn out, the sway bar will begin to make these sounds especially when you’re driving around corners or over a speed bump. When you hear these types of noises coming from the front end of your vehicle, make sure to contact a certified mechanic and have them inspect and replace stabilizer bar links and bushings.
How to get a pin out of a stabilizer?
If you don’t want to use td25c’s method (which is a good one), put a long hacksaw blade in a reciprocating saw and cut through the pin on both sides of the rod eye. Then you can put the rod in a press. The pin may not be seized in the rod. If it seized in both sides of the stabilizer you will have an easy job of burning or driving the pieces out.
How is a stabilizer bar attached to a car?
This mechanical unit is attached to the body of the vehicle by way of a body mount with stabilizer bar bushings and the stabilizer bar links, which attach to the lower control arm of the front suspension and have bushings along the link for protection and to ensure a smooth ride.
Common signs of faulty stabilizer bar links include clunking or rattling noises from the tire area, poor handling, and a loose steering wheel. Our certified technicians can come to you and diagnose the problem.