Stabilizer bar links removal issue?

CHRISTOPHER IVAN ROEDER

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1998 HONDA ACCORD
3.0L
V6
2WD
AUTOMATIC
289,234 MILES

Trying to replace my front stabilizer bar links but having trouble getting the old ones off. Are there any tips or certain specialty tools I need? Any information would greatly help, thank you in advance.

Monday, December 19th, 2022 AT 9:09 PM

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KEN L

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They can be stubborn, spray wd40 and allow them to sit. here is a video of the job being done on a similar car, but the procedure is the same:

https://youtu.be/y5zN-7XTEto

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens. Please upload pictures or a short video of the problem so I can help walk you through the repair.

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Tuesday, December 20th, 2022 AT 10:32 AM

CHRISTOPHER IVAN ROEDER

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Thank you for your time. The problem I'm running into is the lower bolt of the link I can't get a wrench on the bolt because of the lower control arm and it's also pretty rusted. Can I use a cutting tool to get it out or is there something I am missing?

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Thursday, December 22nd, 2022 AT 1:37 AM

KEN L

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Nope that is a problem, you must be able to hold the link mount, or it will just turn. I have seen people apply pressure to reseat the taper which will hold the link joint from turning, this would be easiest instead of cutting. You can use vise grips, C clamp or channel locks. Let me know.

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Thursday, December 22nd, 2022 AT 2:46 PM

CHRISTOPHER IVAN ROEDER

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Here is what I'm dealing with sorry for the delay.

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Saturday, December 24th, 2022 AT 4:50 PM

KEN L

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No problem, thanks for the image, I see the vise grips which I assume are attached to the bottom of the link. I would use an impact gun to remove the nut. If that doesn't work, please upload more images so I can see better of what's going on.