Replacing the rear sway bar links

SERODELA

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2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU
2.4L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
160,000 MILES

I’m having trouble replacing the rear sway bar links. The bolts aren’t bad to take off but the bottom part goes into the sway bar. It’s pretty hard to come off and put on. Anything helps. Please and thank you.

Saturday, July 18th, 2020 AT 5:53 PM

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KASEKENNY

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When you say it goes into the sway bar, I assume you mean you are having an issue getting it to get into place as it is hard to move on the bar? If so, just use some WD 40. This will not hurt the rubber and allow it to slip into place. Then it will eventually wear off.

If this is not what you are dealing with maybe get a picture or two of what the issue is and we will be able to help out. Thanks

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Saturday, July 18th, 2020 AT 6:32 PM

SERODELA

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It’s pretty hard to even remove the old ones. So I used a grinder and cut them off. I had a hard time putting the new ones on. Almost as if you need a ball joint press.

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Saturday, July 18th, 2020 AT 6:35 PM

KASEKENNY

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I understand. Yeah. They are not easy. However it sounds like you got the job done. If you need more help, let us know and we will do what we can. Thanks

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Saturday, July 18th, 2020 AT 7:19 PM