How to Replace Front Sway Bar Links 06-15 Honda Pilot
Difficulty: Intermediate · About 50 min · Honda Pilot
Replace the front sway bar links on a Honda Pilot, counterholding the ball studs and torquing the new hardware to the correct specification.
Tools you will need
- Floor Jack
- Jack Stands
- 17mm Wrench
- 18mm Wrench
- 5mm Hex Wrench
- Torque Wrench
Parts and supplies
- Front sway bar links, pair
Steps
Raise the vehicle and remove a wheel
Loosen the wheel nuts with the tire on the ground, raise and support the vehicle, then remove the wheel for link access.
Remove the old link
Apply penetrant to corroded hardware. Counterhold each link stud while removing its nut, then withdraw the old link from the sway bar and suspension arm.
Install the replacement link
Position the new link and start both nuts by hand. Counterhold each ball stud while tightening the nuts to the vehicle specification.
Refit the wheel
Install the wheel and hand-start the lug nuts. Lower the vehicle and torque the fasteners to specification in a crossing pattern.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.