Rear Sway Bar End Link Kit Repair Instructions


 
 

Remove the worn end links from the car using the above picture as a guide.

Next remove the nut and bolt holding the end link together.

You will need to press the rubber bushing out from the eye.

Remove any leftover rubber and clean the inside of the eye out.

Two different size end links came on the car. 1989-1995 SC and 5.0L cars had the larger 3/4" wide end links. 1989-1997 3.8L and 4.6L cars had smaller 5/8" wide end links. Both are interchangeable with any of the OEM sway bars. Inspect the end links for any signs of damage. If the end link cannot be reused Moog Chassis Parts sells replacement ones part number K8641.

Note: All 5/8" end link kits reuse the OEM center sleeve. 3/4" end link kits come with replacement center sleeves.


 
 
 

Installation of the polyurethane bushings are the same for both size end link kits.

Apply grease (supplied in the kit) to the outside of the sleeve & bushings then to the inside of the eye.
Also add grease between the ends of the bushing and the inside of the arms.
Insert the bushing with sleeve in one end of the eye. Then insert the other bushing.
You may need to spread the two end link arms apart to get it over the new bushings.

Note: If the bushing keep backing out the eye check the inside of the eye for rust buildup
        or if you cannot get the center sleeve through both bushings. Using sand paper smooth out the
        inside of the eye then clean and try again.

After you get the end link arms over the bushings install the bolt and nut.

Next remove the OEM sway bar bushings and clean and inspect rear sway bar for signs of damage before installing new polyurethane bushings.
Apply grease to the sway bar at the factory bushing location. Slide the new polyurethane bushing over the sway bar.

Note: You may want to open the sway bar bushing up and add extra grease directly to the bushings.
         Twist the bushing around the bar to ensure grease has lubricated the inside of the bushing.

Next install the end link back on the sway bar. Move the end link back and forth to verify no binding.
The end link should be tight but not binding. Procedure is the same for both sides.

Kit comes with two yellow zinc washers.
One per side installed on the lower end of the end link under the lower control arm.

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