Sway Bar Bushing - Rear

Replace the rear sway bar (stabilizer bar) bushings on a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Dual Motor. The bushings are clamped to the chassis by two brackets per side; the sway bar itself does not need to be fully removed — just lowered enough to slip the bushings off.

Warnings

Tools required

Parts

• Rear sway bar bushing set (pair, OEM Tesla Cybertruck rear) × 2 — Manufacturer-specified rear stabilizer bar bushing — match bar diameter exactly
• Sway bar bracket bolts (replace if corroded or stretched) × 4 — OEM specification — reuse only if undamaged

Preparation

1. Park on level ground, place in P, engage parking brake.
2. Exit ALL doors with the key fob carried away from the vehicle. Wait at least 2 minutes for HV systems to fully de-energize, even on this non-HV job.
3. Before lifting, enable Jack Mode / Transport Mode on the touchscreen so the air suspension does not attempt to self-level.
4. Disconnect the 48V low-voltage battery per Tesla service procedure (Cybertruck uses 48V LV — confirm correct disconnect terminal; do not use a 12V procedure).
5. DO NOT touch, cut, or pierce ANY orange cable — these are high-voltage and lethal.
6. If at any point you encounter an orange cable, an HV component, or are unsure if a system is de-energized: STOP and consult a Tesla-certified technician.
7. Raise the vehicle on a lift rated for Cybertruck weight, using only Tesla-approved lift points. Support with jack stands if using a floor jack.
8. Remove both rear wheels to improve access to the rear sway bar brackets.
9. Inspect the rear underbody shield/aero tray for fasteners that block bracket access; remove only what is needed.

Procedure

1. 1

   Inspect and photograph the rear sway bar area
   Before disassembly, photograph the sway bar, end links, and bracket orientation. Note the indexing of the bushing slits (should face forward or as originally installed) and any clocking marks on the bar. Confirm bushing inner diameter matches replacement bushings.
2. 2

   Support the sway bar
   Place a transmission jack or sturdy support under the center of the rear sway bar so it does not drop when the brackets are released. The bar is heavy and can swing once unsupported.
3. 3

   Disconnect the rear sway bar end links (if required for clearance)
   If bracket clearance to the bushings is restricted by suspension droop, disconnect the lower end link nut on each side. Hold the link shaft with an Allen key while loosening the nut to prevent the ball stud from spinning. Setting the link aside allows the bar to rotate freely. On many Cybertruck rear suspensions the bushings can be replaced without removing the links — attempt bracket removal first.
   ⚠Do not use an impact gun on the end link nut without holding the shaft — the ball stud can spin and destroy the boot.
   Torque spec

   Sway Bar Link61 Nm (45 lb-ft)
4. 4

   Remove the sway bar bracket bolts (driver side)
   Locate the two bracket bolts securing the driver-side rear sway bar bushing bracket to the chassis/subframe. Loosen and remove both bolts. Lower the bracket and slide it off the bushing. Inspect bolts for thread damage or corrosion; replace if questionable.
   Torque spec

   Sway Bar Bracket Bolts47 Nm (35 lb-ft)
5. 5

   Remove the old driver-side bushing
   Slide the old bushing off the sway bar. If split-style, open along the slit. Note orientation. Clean the bar at the bushing seat with a non-abrasive pad — remove any rust or debris. Do not use grease or petroleum-based lubricant on the bar; it degrades rubber.
6. 6

   Install the new driver-side bushing
   Apply a thin film of silicone-safe rubber-friendly lubricant (or the lubricant supplied with the bushing kit) to the inside of the new bushing. Install with the slit oriented as originally found and the bushing seated against any locating shoulder on the bar. Confirm the bushing is fully seated before installing the bracket.
   ℹ️Polyurethane bushings (if aftermarket) require their specific grease — usually included. Do not substitute lithium grease on poly.
7. 7

   Reinstall the driver-side bracket
   Place the bracket over the new bushing and start both bolts by hand to avoid cross-threading into the chassis-mounted threaded hole or weld-nut. Snug both bolts evenly, then torque to specification.
   Torque spec

   Sway Bar Bracket Bolts47 Nm (35 lb-ft)
8. 8

   Repeat for the passenger side
   Repeat steps 4–7 on the passenger-side rear sway bar bushing. Keep the bar supported throughout to avoid stressing the opposite bushing or end link.
   Torque spec

   Sway Bar Bracket Bolts47 Nm (35 lb-ft)
9. 9

   Reconnect end links (if disconnected)
   If the end links were disconnected in step 3, reattach the lower nuts. Hold the ball-stud shaft with an Allen key and torque the nut to specification.
   Torque spec

   Sway Bar Link61 Nm (45 lb-ft)
10. 10

    Verify clearance and clean up
    Rotate the sway bar by hand to confirm it rotates smoothly in the new bushings without binding. Verify no contact between the bar and chassis, brake lines, or wiring. Reinstall any underbody shields removed for access (Torque to OEM specification — refer to Tesla Service Manual).

Reassembly

1. Reinstall both rear wheels. Torque lug nuts in a star pattern.
2. Lower the vehicle so full weight is on the wheels before final-checking any suspension fasteners that load through bushings.
3. Reconnect the 48V low-voltage battery per Tesla procedure.
4. Exit Jack Mode on the touchscreen and allow the air suspension to re-level; verify the truck reaches normal ride height without fault messages.
5. Clear any chassis/suspension related alerts on the touchscreen if present.

Verification

• With the truck at normal ride height on level ground, visually confirm both bushings are seated, brackets flush, and bolts torqued.
• Test drive at low speed over a series of bumps and through a parking-lot slalom — listen for clunks, squeaks, or rattles from the rear that would indicate an unseated bushing or loose bracket.
• Check the Tesla touchscreen for any suspension, ride-height, or chassis fault messages after the test drive.
• Re-inspect bracket bolts after the first 100–200 miles for any signs of loosening, since rear sway bar bushings on a heavy EV truck see high cyclic load.
• Note: Sway bar bushings are not on a fixed Tesla service interval, but inspect at every tire rotation (Tesla recommends every 6,250 mi on Cybertruck due to weight and instant torque).

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