How to remove front passenger-side swaybar mount?

[Heyduke]

While sorting out my misfire I found the source of a front-end clunk that's been bothering me since I bought it last year. Front swaybar bushings are rock hard and loose on the bar - three shops couldn't find the source of the noise, it took me 2 minutes while changing the O2 sensors...

Anyway, I tried to get a wrench on the bolts but didn't see a clear path to them to provide wrench clearance.

Offset crows foot? extra long socket extensions with multiple swivel joints? I haven't had a chance to get under again.

Wondering if anyone knows the secret?

Thanks

 

[absalom]

I use an electric ratcheting wrench above the bolt. Pretty easy tbh with the proper extension.

 

[phattyduck]

A swivel head ratchet and a deep socket, if I remember right.

-Charlie

 

[thezentree]

I used one of those flex-head gearwrenches.

 

[Heyduke]

OK thanks guys, some sort of flex swivel joint thing... Thanks for the info. I forgot I have a 3/8" air ratchet, maybe that'll fit...

Next question... do I have to remove the front wheels to get the end link bushings off?

 

[rickmum]

You should only need an extension and deep socket.

 

[SpidermanGeek]

OK thanks guys, some sort of flex swivel joint thing... Thanks for the info. I forgot I have a 3/8" air ratchet, maybe that'll fit...

Next question... do I have to remove the front wheels to get the end link bushings off?

You don't, but it always helps.

At the least, just crank the steering in the direction that gives you the most access.

 

[rickmum]

You don't, but it always helps.

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