OEM 2002 Chevrolet Prizm Sway Bar Link

2002 Chevrolet Prizm Sway Bar Link Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the front suspension sway bar link on 2002 Chevrolet Prizm?

  A: Your first step to replace the front suspension Sway Bar Link starts with vehicle suspension and then tire and wheel detachment. A vehicle-supported position allows proceeding with removal of the Sway Bar Link from the lower Control Arm by taking out the nut and then removing the Sway Bar Link and the nut from the sway bar. You should wait until the vehicle tires feel the full weight of the car before fastening the nuts. First fit the Sway Bar Link to the sway bar then fasten it with the nut without tightening the nut. Position the Sway Bar Link on the lower Control Arm while fastening it with the provided nut yet maintain a loose setting. The installation process starts by replacing the tire-wheel assembly followed by vehicle descent from the frame contact hoist while raising it onto a drive-on lift or alignment rack. Downward pressure on the front bumper three times will stabilize the suspension. Use a 5 mm hex wrench to hold the upper link stud before tightening the nut which binds the sway bar to link at 44 nm (33 ft. Lbs.). Tighten the link-to-Control Arm nut on the lower link stud using the 5 mm hex wrench according to the same torque value. Finally, lower the vehicle.