How to Replace Front Sway Bar Links 07-16 Honda CR-V
Difficulty: Intermediate · About 90 min · Honda Cr-v
Replace the front sway bar links on a 2007–2016 Honda CR-V, supporting the vehicle securely, removing the wheel and old links, and tightening the new hardware to the vehicle's specifications.
Tools you will need
- Floor jack
- Jack stands
- Breaker bar
- Wheel socket and ratchet
- 17mm socket and wrench
- 6mm hex wrench
- Torque wrench
- Wire brush
- Penetrating oil
Parts and supplies
- Front sway bar links
Steps
- Raise and support the vehicle
On level ground, loosen the wheel nuts slightly, then lift the front using approved lifting points and support the vehicle on jack stands. Never work beneath a vehicle held only by a jack.
- Remove the wheel
Remove the loosened wheel nuts and take off the wheel to expose the sway bar link. Keep the hardware together and inspect the surrounding suspension for damage.
- Remove the old link
Apply penetrating oil to the link nuts if corroded. Remove the upper and lower nuts while holding the stud with a 6mm hex key if it spins, then remove the link from the strut and sway bar.
- Fit the replacement link
Position the new link between the sway bar and strut bracket. Start both nuts by hand, hold the stud against rotation if needed, and tighten each fastener to the vehicle's specification.
- Reinstall the wheel
Mount the wheel and start its nuts by hand. Snug them in a crossing pattern, lower the vehicle as directed, then torque the wheel nuts to the manufacturer's specification and recheck the installation.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.