Replacement of the front sway (anti-roll) bar on a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD. The job involves disconnecting both end links and the bar's bushing brackets from the front subframe, and is complicated by the truck's air suspension and 48V low-voltage architecture.

Warnings

Tools required

Parts

• Front sway bar assembly (Cybertruck-specific) × 1 — Tesla Cybertruck front stabilizer bar — refer to Tesla EPC
• Sway bar bushings × 2 — Manufacturer-specified bushings matched to bar diameter
• Sway bar end links (recommended replacement) × 2 — Manufacturer-specified end links

Preparation

1. Park on level ground, place in P, engage parking brake.
2. Exit ALL doors with the key fob away from the vehicle. Wait at least 2 minutes for HV systems to fully de-energize, even on this non-HV job.
3. Disconnect the 48V low-voltage battery per Tesla service procedure (Cybertruck uses 48V — confirm location and disconnect sequence in Tesla Service Manual).
4. DO NOT touch, cut, or pierce ANY orange cable — these are high-voltage and lethal.
5. 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.
6. Enter Service Mode / Jack Mode on the touchscreen to disable air suspension self-leveling before lifting.
7. Chock the rear wheels.
8. Loosen front wheel lug nuts while the vehicle is still on the ground.

Procedure

1. 1

   Lift vehicle and remove front wheels
   Raise the Cybertruck on a heavy-duty lift using Tesla-specified lift pad locations. Once at working height, remove both front wheels.
   ⚠Confirm Jack Mode is active — air suspension must not attempt to adjust ride height while on the lift.
2. 2

   Remove front underbody / aero shielding
   Remove the front underbody aero panel(s) covering the subframe and sway bar area. Fasteners are typically a mix of plastic clips and metric bolts. Set hardware aside in order.
3. 3

   Inspect and document routing
   Photograph the sway bar, end link orientation, bushing bracket position, and any nearby wiring or air suspension lines. This is critical for correct reassembly given the dense Cybertruck front subframe layout.
   ⚠Note routing of any harnesses near the sway bar — do not let the bar swing freely and snag wiring during removal.
4. 4

   Disconnect sway bar end links from sway bar
   At each end of the sway bar, hold the end link stud with an Allen/hex key on the internal hex while loosening the nut with a wrench. Remove both nuts and separate the end links from the sway bar ends. Inspect end link ball joints for play; replace if worn.
   ℹ️Hold the shaft with an Allen key — do not allow the stud to spin, which damages the internal ball joint.
   Torque spec

   Sway Bar Link61 Nm (45 lb-ft)
5. 5

   Support and remove sway bar bracket bolts
   Support the sway bar with one hand or a small jack. Remove the bolts securing each sway bar bushing bracket to the subframe. Lower the brackets and bushings off the bar.
   Torque spec

   Sway Bar Bracket Bolts47 Nm (35 lb-ft)
6. 6

   Maneuver sway bar out of vehicle
   Carefully work the sway bar out from the front subframe area, rotating as needed to clear the steering rack, air suspension lines, and any wiring. Do not pry against the steer-by-wire rack or its actuator.
   ⚠Steer-by-wire rack housing and harness are vulnerable — clear the bar past the rack with care.
7. 7

   Transfer / install bushings on new sway bar
   Inspect new bushings; if split-style, install them on the new bar at the marked or molded locations. Lubricate only with the bushing manufacturer's specified lubricant (typically silicone-based) — do not use petroleum grease, which degrades rubber.
8. 8

   Install sway bar into vehicle
   Maneuver the new sway bar into position, mirroring the path used during removal. Install the bushing brackets loosely onto the subframe — start all bolts by hand before torquing.
9. 9

   Torque sway bar bracket bolts
   With the bar centered side-to-side, tighten the bushing bracket bolts to specification.
   Torque spec

   Sway Bar Bracket Bolts47 Nm (35 lb-ft)
10. 10

    Reconnect sway bar end links
    Reinstall the end link studs into the sway bar ends. Hold the stud with an Allen/hex key and torque the nuts to specification.
    Torque spec

    Sway Bar Link61 Nm (45 lb-ft)

Reassembly

1. Reinstall front underbody aero panel(s), ensuring all clips and bolts are seated — loose aero panels affect Cybertruck range and high-speed stability.
2. Reinstall front wheels; snug lug nuts in a star pattern.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
4. Final-torque wheel lug nuts to specification in a star pattern (refer to Wheel Lug Nuts torque).
5. Reconnect the 48V low-voltage battery.
6. Exit Service Mode / Jack Mode via the touchscreen and allow the air suspension to self-level.

Verification

• With the vehicle on the ground at normal ride height, visually confirm both bushing brackets are flush to the subframe and end links are seated with no thread showing past the nut beyond normal.
• Push down sharply on each front corner — vehicle should rebound once and settle; no clunking should be heard from the sway bar area.
• Test drive: at low speed, perform gentle slalom inputs and listen for clunks or rattles over bumps. The Cybertruck's steer-by-wire feel should be unchanged from before the repair.
• Recheck sway bar bracket bolts and end link nut torque after the first 100 miles, as bushings settle.
• On the touchscreen, confirm no chassis or suspension fault messages are present. If any air suspension or steering faults appear, scan with appropriate diagnostic tooling.

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