Sway Bar Links and Bushings Replacement
Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары
Sway bar link and bushing replacement performed on a Nissan Maxima. (Sway bar links are also called connecting rods.) Over the years these parts wear out and it's something you can replace in your driveway or garage. Torque specs specific for this vehicle:
- 30-35 ft. lbs. - lower bolt connecting transverse link to sway bar link.
- 12-16 ft. lbs - top bolt connecting sway bar to sway bar link.
- 36-43 ft. lbs. - the two bolts holding the bushing clamp
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I just want to thank you for all the how to do it yourself videos for the Nissan Maxima. You have saved me alot of time and money and also helped me gain alot of knowledge of how to fix my car. Keep up the awesome work.
@CarsNToys
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. Appreciate the feedback!
Nissan makes it so difficult. For 2012 I have to remove the whole subframe to change the bushings.
Awesome video! Thanks for posting!
@CarsNToys
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Glad to help.
Yaaa your videos helped me resyore my i30 to how it should be
I used plumbing pipe wrench instead of vice grip. Worked well.
@tedhernandez2394
3 ай бұрын
That's a great idea!!
Will this be the same process for a 99 Nissan altima Se limited
That's some excellent camera work from under the car!
@CarsNToys
9 жыл бұрын
wooo weee Thanks man
Thank you
Which mm bolt did you use on your ratchet to unbolt the sway bar bushing bracket?
wow, every clear pictures and many tricks. I like the socket over the wrench trick, I also like the cutting tools to have a good grib.. question for you. it is import ant for the ft/lb.. what is the ft/lb for the top and the bottom sway bar link?? ... I like this so much I subscribed.
@CarsNToys
8 жыл бұрын
+Daniel The Lion Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it. The ft/lb rating for this vehicle is 16 ft lbs for top bolt and 35 ft lbs for the bottom.
@jetunben3530
5 жыл бұрын
Bolo
Very informative, need to replace rear sway bar end links on my 03 Sentra - bad clunking on both sides.
@CarsNToys
8 жыл бұрын
+slvrserfr Thank you
!!!! I did this exact job on the same exact car. Did the passenger side 1 day & the driver side the next day.. once everything was done & I took it for a drive , the clunks when hitting bumps was gone but when I driving in a straight line my steering wheel isn't centered it tilted too the right more than slightly ???????? Did I do something wrong ??
@CarsNToys
6 жыл бұрын
Sounds like it's out of alignment. A local alignment shop can take care of that.
What torque on the nut above the two rubber washers?
Nice video work..
@CarsNToys
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
If I can turn the bushing end side to side by hand does that mean should replace? Should there be no give in the rubber?
@CarsNToys
5 жыл бұрын
You may be able to rotate the body but it's a very fluid feel. Is the rubber in good shape?
What about greasing them? Don’t they have grease fittings? What exact model is your Nissan Sentra?
@CarsNToys
5 жыл бұрын
Most late model vehicle don't have grease fittings. (Annoying, to say the least.) This was a '97 Maxima. Cheers!
I need to do this job on my 04 Maxima, I am confused on what bushings I need. you said they came with your links but I've tried AutoZone and O'rileys and they say I need to purchase bushings separately.
@CarsNToys
7 жыл бұрын
Try ebay motors or amazon. You'll often find a complete set. Send me a message via facebook if you have trouble.
Nice video bud! Like your tip with the dremel , scoring some traction for the vise grips. I swear I think I use my Dremel every day! I'm not a mechanic by trade either lol. But I do work on all my own stuff. If your not made of money but ya still like your toys , you better learn to take care of em! I always enjoy watching pro's at their trade. Thanks! Keep up the good work!
PB blaster smells better than WD 😜
@CarsNToys
5 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@Dizzykitty817
5 жыл бұрын
but pb blaster makes my tongue numb...
@shuttlecommander
4 жыл бұрын
ThePariss333 Interesting, I think it smells a little like root beer.