DIY: Sway bar installation (rear)

ChrisSlicks

This DIY describes the removal/installation of the rear sway bar.
For the front sway bar see here.

Tools required:
Jack stands
Torque wrench
12mm socket
14mm socket






Securely block front wheels, jack rear of vehicle and support securely on jack stands. It is not necessary to remove the wheels but it does make access easier.


Loosen end links with 14mm socket but don't disconnect.




Disconnect rear exhaust from muffler, let the exhaust drop down gently.



Unbolt 4-point rear brace. Try to keep the 2 front bolts of the brace loosely connected to make reinstallation easier.



Remove sway bar clamps.



Disconnect end links. You should now be able to maneuver out the rear sway bar over the exhaust and rear brace. It is a fairly tight fit.


Grease bushings of new bar and install on bar.



Installation
- Slide in new bar
- Loosely connect end links in selected hole setting. Outer hole is softest setting, inner hole it tightest setting.
- Bolt clamps to chassis and tighten to 33 ft/lb
- Tighten end links to 41 ft/lb
- Reconnect rear exhaust and tighten bolts to 43 ft/lb