Replacing sway bar link on passenger side

2008 CHEVROLET COBALT
126,208 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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AZDANNO04
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What are the torque specs for the sway bar link and if I have to remove anything else what else do I need to tighten up with the torque specs? I marked everything with white out if I keep everything close and the steering wheel straight. what else can help me from having to do an alignment?
Apr 14, 2022 at 12:28 PM
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Hello,

Replacing the sway bar links can be done by only removing the wheel/tire.

If you are just replacing the sway bar link, you do not have to do alignment.

I have attached the replacement procedure with the torque specifications below.

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

Let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
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Apr 14, 2022 at 2:26 PM
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