Replace a front sway bar end link on a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Dual Motor. The Cybertruck uses standard sway bar link hardware at the front strut, but the 48V architecture and air suspension require specific prep before lifting.

Warnings

Tools required

Parts

• Front sway bar end link (left or right as applicable) × 1 — Cybertruck front sway bar link — OEM specification

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 a 48V architecture — confirm correct battery location and disconnect sequence in the service manual; do NOT assume 12V Model 3/Y procedures apply).
4. DO NOT touch, cut, or pierce ANY orange cable — these are 800V 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. Engage Jack Mode through the touchscreen (Service menu) to disable air suspension self-leveling and lower the vehicle to service height.
7. Loosen front lug nuts while wheels are on the ground.
8. Lift the front of the vehicle at the manufacturer-specified jack points and support on rated jack stands. Confirm vehicle is stable before going underneath.
9. Remove the front wheel on the affected side.

Procedure

1. 1

   Inspect the failed link
   Visually inspect both ends of the sway bar end link for torn boots, play in the ball studs, or corrosion. Confirm the link is the failed component and not the sway bar bushing or strut. Spray penetrating oil on both nuts if corrosion is visible and allow it to soak.
2. 2

   Hold the ball stud while loosening the upper nut
   Insert the appropriately sized Allen/hex key into the center of the upper ball stud to prevent rotation. Using an open-end wrench on the nut, break the upper sway bar link nut loose. The stud will spin freely if not held.
   ⚠Do not use an impact gun on the stud nut without holding the hex — this will spin the stud and destroy the boot.
3. 3

   Remove the upper link nut
   Fully remove the upper nut. Separate the link from the strut bracket. Support the link so it does not hang on the lower joint.
4. 4

   Remove the lower link nut
   Repeat the hex-and-wrench technique on the lower stud, where the link attaches to the sway bar. Remove the nut and pull the link free from the sway bar.
5. 5

   Compare old and new links
   Place the new link next to the old one. Confirm overall length, stud orientation, and thread pitch match exactly. Cybertruck-specific links are not interchangeable with other Tesla platforms — verify the part is listed for VIN.
   ⚠Installing a Model X or Model 3 sway bar link will cause incorrect geometry and potential failure under the Cybertruck's higher curb weight.
6. 6

   Install the new sway bar link
   Insert the new link into the sway bar (lower) and strut bracket (upper). Hand-thread both nuts to ensure no cross-threading. Use new nuts if supplied with the link kit.
7. 7

   Torque both link nuts
   Hold each ball stud with the Allen key while torquing the nut with a calibrated torque wrench. Torque both upper and lower nuts to specification.
   ⚠If the link uses a through-bolt design instead of stud-and-nut, use the Sway Bar Link torque spec (61 Nm) instead. Verify hardware type before torquing.
   Torque spec

   Sway Bar Link61 Nm (45 lb-ft)

Reassembly

1. Reinstall the front wheel. Hand-thread all lug nuts before applying torque.
2. Lower the vehicle so the wheels just contact the ground (or fully to the ground).
3. Torque the lug nuts in a star pattern.
4. Fully lower the vehicle and remove jack stands.
5. Reconnect the 48V low-voltage battery per service procedure.
6. Exit Jack Mode via the touchscreen and allow the air suspension to self-level to normal ride height.
7. Confirm no suspension or ride-height fault messages appear on the center display.

Verification

• With the vehicle at normal ride height, bounce the front corner — there should be no clunking from the link area.
• Test drive at low speed over uneven pavement and listen for sway bar noise. A correctly installed link is silent.
• Drive a gentle slalom or lane-change maneuver — body roll should feel symmetrical left-to-right.
• Recheck both link nuts for proper torque after the first 100 miles, as suspension hardware can settle.
• Verify no chassis or suspension-related alerts on the touchscreen. Cybertruck's air suspension and adaptive damping system can flag mismatched left/right roll stiffness.
• Note: while under the vehicle, take the opportunity to inspect the opposite-side link, both sway bar bushings, and the front drive unit gear oil service interval (Tesla now recommends inspection at 12,500 mi initial, then 25,000-50,000 mi thereafter — not 'lifetime').

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