Front sway bar removal
May 2, 2023 | 03:21 AM
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Front sway bar removal
Any tips on removing sway bar bolts that won’t budge with power tools & hand tools? Makes me want to cut the steering arm off.
Last edited by Steinlarger; May 12, 2023 at 05:32 AM .
May 2, 2023 | 04:45 AM
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You should still be able to access the oil drain plug with the sway bar in place. Can you post a picture or two?
May 2, 2023 | 06:07 AM
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Are you doing your oil change on ramps or jackstands ? I remember that the swaybar in a certain position during travel puts it close to the pan
May 2, 2023 | 11:13 AM
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Ive never had this issue when doing an oil change.
May 3, 2023 | 04:56 AM
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Did you try hitting it with your purse?
May 3, 2023 | 01:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
Steinlarger
Any tips on removing sway bar bolts that won’t budge with power tools & hand tools? Makes me want to cut the steering arm off.
Have you tried penetrating oil soak? If they've never been undone, that's the only way, short of torch heating.
May 3, 2023 | 09:45 PM
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On jacks..Mounted into the bolts joining onto the front steering arrangement. (Lower steering arm) Lines up underneath the pan bolt.
May 15, 2023 | 12:44 AM
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Are you still facing this issue?
Last edited by BeverlyWatson; Jun 17, 2023 at 05:41 AM .
Jul 13, 2023 | 09:40 PM
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Are you still facing this issue?
no all sorted now, was very busy at the time.
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