jdog0411

As other have run into before, I'm having issues removing the sway bar end links so I can replace them with new ones.

I can get the nut spinning just fine (it's not frozen), but the entire bolt is spinning too, so I can't remove the nut. I've searched and found that some have used pliers to hold the bolt and other's mention a hex key or something to hold the bolt in place while the nut is removed. Were is the hex used? I have tried putting vice grips on the bolt by the rubber bushing section but it is slipping off.

Any tips would be appreciated.

awdandrwd

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There should be a hex hole in the center of the endlink threaded "bolt" section.

Stan

jdog0411

Ah, ok.....I was looking on the wrong end I think. I'll go take another look. Thanks!

deanshark

That was a new one for me so I did some searching and it's a 6mm allen wrench. Alot of people are talking about how they stripped the bolt head and had to cut the bolt with nut off. I even looked in my manual and all it says in there is "Remove the left and right stabilizer bar links" no kiddin'. You're replacing the links, right? B/c the bolt isn't supposed to turn and turn.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...-link-nut.html

jdog0411

My intention is to replace them, although my car only has 88,000 miles. I'm getting a clunking noise from the rear so I'm hoping that switching them out may help. The bolt turns...on both sides of the car.

LiCelsior

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get a ratchet wrench and a hex bolt socket, and some pb blaster.