Genuine Toyota Celica Sway Bar Kit

Toyota Celica Sway Bar Kit Parts Questions & Answers

• Bar, Stabilizer, Front
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  Q: How do you remove the front Sway Bar Kit and Sway Bar Bushing from a Toyota Celica?

  A: To remove the Sway Bar Kit, begin by raising the front of the vehicle and securing it on jack stands. Make sure to apply the parking brake and block the rear wheels. Detach the Sway Bar Kit links from the Control Arms by unbolting them, using a 5 mm hex wrench if necessary. Remove the Sway Bar Kit brackets from the vehicle floor pan. Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold. Once these steps are completed, the Sway Bar Kit can be removed. While the bar is off the vehicle, inspect the bracket bushings and replace them if cracked, worn, or deteriorated. Clean the bushing area of the Sway Bar Kit using a stiff wire brush to remove any rust or dirt. For installation, lubricate the inside and outside of the new Sway Bar Bushing with vegetable oil (not petroleum or mineral-based lubricants or brake fluid). Finally, reassemble the Sway Bar Kit by following the reverse order of removal.
• Bar Sub-Assembly, Rear STABILIZER
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  Q: How do you remove and replace the rear Sway Bar Kit and Sway Bar Bushing on a Toyota Celica?

  A: Remove the Sway Bar Kit on a vehicle by raising the vehicle and supporting it securely on jackstands. Then, remove the link-to-Sway Bar Kit nuts and unbolt the brackets from the body. Next, support the fuel tank with a floor jack and block of wood, and remove the fuel tank band bolts to lower the fuel tank slightly. With the fuel tank lowered, the Sway Bar Kit can be removed by pulling off the U-brackets using a rocking motion. Before installation, check the bushings for any signs of wear or damage and replace them if necessary. Additionally, clean the areas of the bar where the Sway Bar Bushing ride using a wire brush. Finally, installation is the reverse of the removal procedure, and if needed, a light coat of vegetable oil can be used to ease bushing and U-bracket installation, avoiding petroleum-based products or brake fluid which can damage the rubber.