Replace both front sway bar end links on a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Dual Motor. The Cybertruck's front suspension uses adaptive air springs; ride height management requires Service Mode awareness before lifting.

Warnings

Tools required

Parts

• Front sway bar end link assembly (Cybertruck-specific, includes hardware) × 2 — OEM Tesla Cybertruck front sway bar link — refer to parts catalog

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. Before disconnecting low-voltage power, enter Service Mode / Jack Mode via the touchscreen to disable air suspension auto-leveling and lock ride height.
4. Disconnect the 48V low-voltage battery per Tesla's documented Cybertruck procedure. Note: this is NOT a 12V system — verify the correct disconnect point in the Tesla Service Manual.
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 rear wheels.
8. Loosen front lug nuts while wheels are on the ground.
9. Lift the front of the vehicle at the manufacturer-specified jack points and support on rated jack stands. Cybertruck weighs significantly more than Model Y/3 — confirm stand ratings.
10. Remove both front wheels.

Procedure

1. 1

   Inspect existing sway bar links
   Visually inspect both front sway bar end links for torn boots, play in the ball studs, or corrosion. Confirm replacement is needed and note the orientation (upper end attaches to strut, lower end to sway bar — or per the Cybertruck's specific geometry).
2. 2

   Apply penetrating oil
   Apply penetrating oil to the upper and lower sway bar link nuts on both sides. Allow several minutes to soak. The Cybertruck is new enough that seizing is unlikely, but salt-belt vehicles may already show corrosion.
3. 3

   Loosen driver-side upper sway bar link nut
   Insert an Allen key into the end of the link's ball stud to hold it stationary while loosening the retaining nut with a wrench. Do not allow the stud to spin — this destroys the boot and makes removal harder.
   ⚠If the stud spins freely and the nut won't break loose, stop and use the manufacturer-specified procedure (heat or stud cutter) — do not over-torque trying to break it.
4. 4

   Loosen driver-side lower sway bar link nut
   Repeat the hold-and-loosen procedure on the lower attachment point of the same link. Support the link by hand as the second nut breaks free so it does not drop.
5. 5

   Remove driver-side link
   Fully remove both nuts and withdraw the old sway bar link from the vehicle. Inspect mating surfaces on the strut bracket and sway bar end for damage or elongation.
6. 6

   Repeat on passenger side
   Perform the same removal sequence on the passenger-side front sway bar link.
7. 7

   Compare new vs old links
   Lay new links next to the removed ones. Confirm length, stud orientation, and thread sizes match exactly. Cybertruck-specific links are NOT interchangeable with Model X/S parts despite visual similarity.
8. 8

   Install driver-side new link
   Position the new link with correct orientation (note any 'top' marking or the angled bend direction observed on removal). Hand-thread both retaining nuts to seat the studs.
9. 9

   Torque driver-side link nuts
   Hold each ball stud with an Allen key and torque both nuts to the verified specification. Do not exceed spec — over-torque can deform the ball stud seat.
   Torque spec

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

    Install and torque passenger-side new link
    Repeat installation and torque sequence on the passenger side, holding the stud with an Allen key while torquing.
    Torque spec

    Sway Bar Link61 Nm (45 lb-ft)
11. 11

    Verify sway bar bracket bolts
    While underneath, visually confirm the sway bar bushing bracket bolts are present and tight. If any were disturbed, torque to the verified specification.
    Torque spec

    Sway Bar Bracket Bolts47 Nm (35 lb-ft)

Reassembly

1. Reinstall both front wheels and hand-snug the lug nuts.
2. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
3. Torque lug nuts in a star pattern to specification.
4. Reconnect the 48V low-voltage battery per Tesla Cybertruck procedure.
5. Exit Service Mode / Jack Mode via the touchscreen so air suspension resumes normal operation.
6. Allow the air suspension to re-level; verify no fault messages appear on the center display.

Verification

• With the vehicle on level ground at normal ride height, push down firmly on each front corner — there should be no clunking from the link area.
• Test drive at low speed over uneven pavement and listen for sway bar rattle or knock; both sides should be silent.
• Perform a moderate lane-change maneuver on a safe road; body roll should feel symmetrical left-to-right.
• Confirm no suspension, ride-height, or chassis-related alerts appear on the touchscreen after the drive cycle.
• Re-inspect both link nuts after the first 100 miles to confirm they remain at torque.
• Note: Sway bar links are not on a Tesla service interval, but if the vehicle is approaching the 2-year mark, this is a good time to also schedule brake fluid service (Tesla recommends every 2 years) and cabin air filter replacement (every 2 years).

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