How to Replace Sway Bar Link 99-04 Honda Odyssey
Difficulty: Beginner · About 55 min · Honda Odyssey
Replace a front stabilizer link on a 1999–2004 Honda Odyssey, using counterhold wrenches to remove both fasteners and installing the new link before securing the wheel.
Tools you will need
- Torque Wrench
- Rust Penetrant
- 18mm Wrench
- Jack Stands
- 18mm Socket
- Ratchet
- Floor Jack
- 1/2 Inch Breaker Bar
Parts and supplies
- Front stabilizer link
- Wheel lug nuts
Steps
Raise the vehicle and remove the wheel
Loosen the lug nuts with the vehicle on the ground. Raise and support it securely, remove the lug nuts, and take off the wheel to access the stabilizer link.
Remove the old stabilizer link
Apply rust penetrant to the upper and lower fasteners. Hold the back of each stud with an 18 mm wrench while removing its nut, then withdraw the worn link.
Install the new stabilizer link
Position the replacement link and insert its upper and lower studs through their mounting points. Start both nuts by hand, counterhold the studs, and tighten the nuts to the vehicle's specification.
Reinstall and torque the wheel
Refit the wheel and snug the lug nuts in a crossing pattern. Lower the vehicle and torque the nuts to specification, then check that the link is secure and free of interference.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.