98GSOwner

I am attempting to change my front sway bar end links (as part of sway bar upgrade) on my '98 GS4. I can't get the old ones off the car..... The link has a bolt with a nut that attaches to the No. 1 Lower Suspension Arm at 83 ft. lbs. of torque (per service manual).

My issue is that the bolt spins (despite splines on the other end) when I attempt to loosen the nut. I've got a large ratchet with a "helper pipe" over it and all I can do is spin the whole bolt. Do I need an impact wrench? I don't see a way to put a wrench on the other end to hold the bolt.... Car is very clean and rust free underneath. Ideas welcomed. Thanks!

SpectraBlu

iTrader: (1)

It's been awhile since I've changed those but, I believe there's a spot for an Allen wrench in the end of the stud. It's either the front or rear links that have that, I can't remember. You can also use vice grips to hold the stud. Good luck.

sade04

iTrader: (1)

I'm not certain the front endlinks have a hole for an allen wrench like the rears do. When I did mine, I'm pretty sure I used a dremel and just cut it off. If you don't have a dremel, vice grips work well.