TXFM

During repair of my Front Shock bushings, it was discovered that the right side end link on front sway bar has a problem with the stud threads being stripped under the nut where the link attaches to the sway. There are two attachment methods - one is the stud that is pressed into the end link, and the other is a bolt that screws into a tapped hole in the end link.

The stud on the stock end link is actually a little too short for the increased thickness of the Daizen sway end area. Only a few threads are available for the nut to clinch.

I need to remove the right sway end link, but noticed that the bottom connection of the end link appears to structurally support part of the bottom of the shock bracket. My concern is that if I disconnect the link from the sway and then drive out the bottom end link stud, the shock will put downward pressure on the bracket and dislodge it. Fyi, I have a drive-on lift, so the suspension is loaded unless I jack up the wheels.

I've Searched but can't find the correct procedure for the SC430. I've removed the rear ones without problems, but the front ones are different.

If anyone knows the proper procedure, please let me know.
Thanks

TXFM

Ok - here's the procedure for removing the Front Sway Bar Endlinks

1) All the load should be off both front wheels of the suspension
2) Jack up the front of the car
3) Remove the cross bolt on the bottom
4) Remove the two bolts attached to the sway bar