How to Replace Sway Bar Link 01-06 Hyundai Elantra
Difficulty: Beginner · About 50 min · Hyundai Elantra
Replace a front sway bar link on a 2001–2006 Hyundai Elantra, counterholding the joint studs while removing the nuts and securing the new link before reinstalling the wheel.
Tools you will need
- Floor Jack
- 14mm Wrench
- 22mm Socket
- 9/16 Inch Wrench
- Jack Stands
- Ratchet
- Torque Wrench
Parts and supplies
- Front sway bar link
- Wheel lug nuts
Steps
Remove the wheel
Loosen the lug nuts and any covers while the vehicle is on the ground. Lift and support it on jack stands, then remove the wheel.
Remove the old sway bar link
Turn the steering for access and hold each stud with a 14 mm or 9/16 inch wrench. Remove the upper and lower nuts and withdraw the old link.
Install the new sway bar link
Place the replacement link between the sway bar and suspension arm. Start its nuts by hand and counterhold the studs while tightening the fasteners to specification.
Reinstall the wheel
Mount the wheel and start the nuts by hand. Lower the vehicle and torque the lug nuts in a crossing pattern to the vehicle's specification.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.