How to Replace Sway Bar Link 2001-05 Volkswagen Jetta or Golf
Created on: 2014-03-28
If the sway bar link is rattling or broken, this video will show what steps and tools are needed to replace it.
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step 1 :Removing the Sway Bar Link
- Raise and secure the vehicle
- Hold the 16mm nut at the top of the sway bar link with a 16mm wrench
- Remove the 16mm bolt from the top of the sway bar link with a socket and ratchet
- Remove the 16mm bolt from the bottom of the sway bar link
- Pull off the sway bar link
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step 2 :Installing the New Sway Bar Link
- Push the new sway bar link into place
- Thread the lower bolt by hand
- Thread the upper bolt by hand
- Thread the nut onto the upper bolt by hand
- Tighten the bolts
- Lower the vehicle to the ground
Tools needed
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16mm Wrench
16mm Socket
Jack Stands
Ratchet
Floor Jack
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In this video we're going to show you how to replace a sway bar link on this 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. We show you on the passenger side but the driver's side is the same procedure. You'll need a new sway bar link from 1AAuto.com, a 16mm socket and ratchet and a 16mm wrench. A jack and jack stands are recommended but optional. You can get to the sway bar link just by turning your wheels but it's usually pretty difficult to get in there and get the leverage you need to get the bolts out, so most likely you'll want a jack and jack stands to help you get underneath the car and get better leverage to get the bolts loose.
Your sway bar link is located right here and in the same spot on the other side. It's held in with two 16-mm bolts and the best way to remove the top one is with the 16-mm wrench on one side and a 16-mm socket and ratchet on the other. The lower one doesn't even need a wrench to hold it. You can do this without jacking up your car. Make sure it's on a flat surface and turn the wheels all the way to one side and you'll be able to access the links. Once it's removed, the sway bar link pulls right off.
On the left is the old sway bar link. On the right is the new one from 1A Auto. You can see they're identical and they'll fit exactly the same. Take your new sway bar link and push it into place and just twist the bolt in to hold it in and then twist the upper bolt in. Replace the nut and then just tighten those up.
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