Sway Bar Link - Rear

Replace a rear sway bar end link on a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Dual Motor. The rear link connects the sway bar to the rear suspension upright/control arm and uses a stud-and-nut design that requires holding the stud flats while torquing.

Warnings

Tools required

Parts

• Rear sway bar link assembly (manufacturer-specified for Cybertruck) × 1 — Tesla Cybertruck rear stabilizer link — refer to Tesla EPC

Preparation

1. Park on level ground, place the vehicle in Park, and engage the 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. On the touchscreen, enable Jack Mode (Service > Jack Mode) to disable air suspension leveling.
4. Disconnect the 48V low-voltage battery per Tesla's documented procedure for Cybertruck. NOTE: This is 48V, not 12V like other Teslas — connectors and disconnect location differ from S/3/X/Y.
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. Chock the front wheels. Loosen the rear lug nuts on the affected side while the wheel is still on the ground.
8. Raise the rear of the vehicle at the manufacturer-specified lift points and support on jack stands rated for Cybertruck weight. Remove the rear wheel.

Procedure

1. 1

   Inspect the work area
   Visually identify the rear sway bar, the end link, and its upper and lower mounting points. Confirm there are no orange HV cables, harnesses, or coolant lines routed across the link. Note the orientation of any spacers, washers, and the link's bend direction so the new link is installed identically.
   ⚠️If any orange cabling is in the work zone, STOP.
2. 2

   Apply penetrating oil
   Spray penetrating oil on both the upper (sway bar end) and lower (control arm/upright end) link nuts. Allow to soak for several minutes. The Cybertruck is new but road salt and undercoating debris can still seize fasteners.
3. 3

   Support the rear suspension if needed
   If the link is under preload (sway bar twisted relative to the suspension), place a floor jack under the rear lower control arm and gently raise it until the link is unloaded. This makes nut removal easier and prevents the stud from spinning.
   ⚠Do not lift the vehicle off the jack stands. Only relieve preload on the link.
4. 4

   Remove the lower link nut
   Insert an Allen/hex key into the broach in the end of the link stud to hold it stationary. Use a wrench on the nut to break it loose and remove it. Save the nut only as reference — install with new hardware if supplied with the link.
5. 5

   Remove the upper link nut
   Repeat the same hold-the-stud-with-an-Allen-key technique on the upper end of the link where it attaches to the sway bar. Remove the nut.
6. 6

   Remove the link
   Withdraw the sway bar link from both mounting points. Note any washers, boots, or spacers and their orientation.
7. 7

   Compare old and new parts
   Place the old and new links side by side. Confirm length, stud diameter, bend orientation, and bushing/ball joint configuration match exactly. Cybertruck rear links are not interchangeable with other Tesla models.
   ⚠If the new part does not match, do not force-fit. Verify correct part number through Tesla's parts catalog.
8. 8

   Install the new sway bar link
   Position the new link with the same orientation as the original. Insert through the sway bar eye and the suspension mount. Hand-thread both nuts onto the studs to ensure clean threads and proper engagement.
9. 9

   Torque the link nuts
   Hold each stud stationary with an Allen key while torquing the nut. Torque to specification. If the link uses a single through-bolt design rather than stud nuts, use the Sway Bar Link spec instead.
   ⚠Do not allow the stud to spin while torquing — this will give a false torque reading and can damage the ball joint boot.
   Torque spec

   Sway Bar Link61 Nm (45 lb-ft)

Reassembly

1. Lower the support jack from under the control arm if used.
2. Reinstall the rear wheel. Snug the lug nuts by hand.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
4. Final-torque the wheel lug nuts in a star pattern.
5. Reconnect the 48V low-voltage battery per Tesla's procedure.
6. Exit Jack Mode via the touchscreen and allow the air suspension to re-level.
7. Verify no warnings or chassis faults appear on the touchscreen.

Verification

• With the vehicle on the ground and at normal ride height, visually confirm the link is seated, both ball joint boots are intact, and there is no contact with the sway bar bracket, control arm, or any harness.
• Bounce-test the rear corner — there should be no clunking or knocking from the link area.
• Test drive at low speed over uneven pavement and at highway speed: listen for clunks on body roll (turns, lane changes). A bad or improperly torqued link will clunk audibly.
• Recheck the touchscreen for any suspension or chassis warnings after the test drive.
• Note: Sway bar links are not on a scheduled service interval, but Tesla recommends a tire rotation every 6,250 mi — a good time to re-inspect suspension hardware. Brake fluid is on a 2-year interval if you're already under the truck.
• Re-verify lug nut torque after approximately 50 miles of driving.

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