Sway Bar Links - Front Pair

Replace the front sway bar links on both sides of the vehicle to restore proper anti-roll bar function and eliminate clunking noises during cornering.

Warnings

Tools required

Parts

• Front sway bar link - left × 1 — Use OEM Maserati specification
• Front sway bar link - right × 1 — Use OEM Maserati specification

Preparation

1. Park vehicle on level surface and engage parking brake
2. Loosen front wheel lug nuts while vehicle is on ground (do not remove)
3. Raise front of vehicle with floor jack at designated lift points
4. Support vehicle securely on jack stands under chassis rails
5. Remove front wheels completely and set aside
6. Inspect sway bar link condition; look for torn boots, play in ball joints, or physical damage

Procedure

1. 1

   Access and prepare driver side sway bar link
   Turn steering wheel to full right lock to improve access to driver side sway bar link. Spray both upper and lower nuts with penetrating oil if corrosion is present. Allow 5-10 minutes for penetration. Locate the sway bar link connecting the sway bar to the lower control arm or strut assembly.
2. 2

   Remove driver side sway bar link upper fastener
   Insert 6mm Allen key into the top of the sway bar link shaft to hold it stationary. Use 18mm wrench to remove the upper nut connecting the link to the sway bar. Control the link as you remove the final threads to prevent it from dropping or swinging.
3. 3

   Remove driver side sway bar link lower fastener
   Insert 6mm Allen key into the bottom of the sway bar link shaft to hold it stationary. Use 18mm socket and ratchet to remove the lower nut connecting the link to the control arm or strut. Remove the link from the vehicle and inspect mounting points for damage or wear.
4. 4

   Install new driver side sway bar link
   Position new sway bar link with upper stud into sway bar mounting bracket and lower stud into control arm or strut mounting point. Thread both nuts onto studs by hand to ensure proper thread engagement. Verify link orientation matches original installation with boots and protective covers facing correctly.
5. 5

   Torque driver side sway bar link fasteners
   Hold the link shaft stationary using 6mm Allen key inserted into the internal hex. Torque upper nut to specification, then torque lower nut to specification. Ensure the link shaft does not spin during torque application.
   Torque spec

   Sway Bar Link64 Nm (47 lb-ft)
6. 6

   Access and prepare passenger side sway bar link
   Turn steering wheel to full left lock to improve access to passenger side sway bar link. Spray both upper and lower nuts with penetrating oil if corrosion is present. Allow 5-10 minutes for penetration.
7. 7

   Remove passenger side sway bar link upper fastener
   Insert 6mm Allen key into the top of the sway bar link shaft to hold it stationary. Use 18mm wrench to remove the upper nut connecting the link to the sway bar. Control the link as you remove the final threads.
8. 8

   Remove passenger side sway bar link lower fastener
   Insert 6mm Allen key into the bottom of the sway bar link shaft to hold it stationary. Use 18mm socket and ratchet to remove the lower nut connecting the link to the control arm or strut. Remove the link from the vehicle and inspect mounting points for damage.
9. 9

   Install new passenger side sway bar link
   Position new sway bar link with upper stud into sway bar mounting bracket and lower stud into control arm or strut mounting point. Thread both nuts onto studs by hand to ensure proper thread engagement. Verify link orientation matches original installation.
10. 10

    Torque passenger side sway bar link fasteners
    Hold the link shaft stationary using 6mm Allen key inserted into the internal hex. Torque upper nut to specification, then torque lower nut to specification. Ensure the link shaft does not spin during torque application.
    Torque spec

    Sway Bar Link64 Nm (47 lb-ft)
11. 11

    Reinstall wheels and lower vehicle
    Install both front wheels and thread lug nuts by hand. Tighten lug nuts in star pattern with hand tools only (do not torque while on jack stands). Lower vehicle from jack stands using floor jack until wheels contact ground but vehicle weight is still partially supported. Remove jack stands completely.
12. 12

    Final torque wheel lug nuts
    Lower vehicle completely to ground. Torque all wheel lug nuts in star pattern to specification using torque wrench. Return steering wheel to center position.
    Torque spec

    Wheel Lug Nuts142 Nm (105 lb-ft)

Reassembly

1. Ensure steering wheel is returned to center position after work is complete
2. Double-check that all fasteners have been properly torqued
3. Verify no tools or parts were left in wheel wells

Verification

• Start vehicle and turn steering wheel lock-to-lock while stationary to verify no interference or binding
• Test drive vehicle at low speed over small bumps and during gentle cornering to verify no clunking sounds
• Perform visual inspection after test drive to confirm all fasteners remain tight and properly seated
• Verify improved handling response and reduced body roll during normal cornering

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