Front Sway Bar Install

2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
130,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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PAULLY0529
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I am having an issue with the install of the new sway bar. It appears to be rubbing against the tie rods? any suggestions?
Sep 16, 2010 at 9:31 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hello,

It seems you have the wrong sway bar but to be sure here are diagrams below so you can see what's going on. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Sep 17, 2010 at 7:26 AM
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QDIZZLE
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I was changing out a broken stabilizer bar and while i was trying to remove one of the links it broke on the driver side. how do how do i safely remove the other link and where can i find another link to replace the one that i broke
Jan 30, 2019 at 12:29 PM (Merged)
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DENNYP
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It would be a good idea to replace the links on both sides. Check our site's menu for a link to discount auto parts.
Jan 30, 2019 at 12:29 PM (Merged)
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GTPLUV
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I am in a GP club and we all use Ed Morad Parts. He is a great guy to deal with. He even flys to our annual Branson get togethers. You can look him up on ebay also. Good luck!
We have get togethers all the time and work on each others cars. for free. Search us GP forums.
Jan 30, 2019 at 12:29 PM (Merged)
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JESSALEX
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how to replace a rear stabilizer bar for a 97 pontiac grand prix
Jan 30, 2019 at 12:29 PM (Merged)
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The stabilizer runs from one side to the other. It is mounted in rubber bushings and fastened to the frame. Remove the steel mounts that hold the rubber bushings and bar will come off.

Replace in the reverse order.
Jan 30, 2019 at 12:30 PM (Merged)
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TODD WHITE
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How can I install a sway bar?
Jan 30, 2019 at 12:30 PM (Merged)
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MMPRINCE4000
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Raise car, put on stands, remove the end links then sway bar hold down bolts, install new bar and bushings/bolts.

You would need an additional jack to get end links aligned in order to install sway bar end links
Jan 30, 2019 at 12:30 PM (Merged)
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