How to replace the front sway bar end links 2011-2017 Toyota Camry
To replace the front sway bar end links on your Camry we’re here to help. You will be asked to set up, lift the vehicle, unscrew the ball joint as well as carry out a few other steps. You can follow this tutorial of 6 chapters in 45 minutes. Take your 19 mm socket and your torque wrench and let’s get started!
Duration
45 minutes
Number of steps
6
Difficulty out of 5
2
Average savings
$60
Parts You Will Need
Tools You Will Need
Step-by-Step Installation
Chapter 1:
Set up
Step 1/2
Turn your engine off and set the parking brake.
Chapter 1:
Step 2/2
Loosen the stud bolts on the front wheels.
Chapter 2:
Lift the vehicle
Step 1/2
Lift the front of your vehicle. Place the vehicle on the jack stands.
Chapter 2:
Step 2/2
Don’t forget to put the wheels under the vehicle!
Chapter 3:
Unscrew the upper ball joint
Step 1/2
The components to be removed are very often seized up, so don’t hesitate to brush and to use penetrating oil to make removal easier.
Chapter 3:
Step 2/2
Using a ratchet and an 17mm socket, unscrew the nut on the upper ball joint.
Chapter 4:
Unscrew the lower ball joint
Step 1/2
Repeat the operation on the lower ball joint using a 17 mm wrench.
Chapter 4:
Step 2/2
You can now remove the link.
Chapter 5:
Install the new sway bar end link
Step 1/4
Take the new link and unscrew the nuts supplied with it.
Chapter 5:
Step 2/4
Install it in the sway bar, then in the strut. Then screw the nuts back on, by hand to start with.
Chapter 5:
Step 3/4
Screw the nuts back on until they make contact using a ratchet and a 19 mm socket. Use a 6mm Allen key to keep the ball joint from rotating.
Chapter 5:
Step 4/4
Tighten the nuts with a torque wrench.
Chapter 6:
Put the vehicle back on the ground
Step 1/3
Then, you will be able to put the wheels back on your vehicle.
Chapter 6:
Step 2/3
Put the car back on the ground and block the wheels properly.
Chapter 6:
Step 3/3
Operation complete.