Replace both front sway bar end links on a 2024 Model Y Long Range AWD. Straightforward suspension job; the most common issue is corroded link studs spinning in their sockets when loosening.

Warnings

Tools required

Parts

• Front sway bar end link (left) × 1 — OEM Model Y front sway bar link, manufacturer-specified
• Front sway bar end link (right) × 1 — OEM Model Y front sway bar link, manufacturer-specified

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 12V low-voltage battery. On 2024 Model Y, the 12V (Li-ion) battery is accessed in the front trunk area under the cowl trim — refer to the owner's manual for exact access.
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. Place Service Mode out of the equation — with 12V disconnected, the vehicle cannot shift or wake. Chock the rear wheels.
7. Loosen front lug nuts while wheels are still on the ground.
8. Lift the front of the vehicle ONLY on the manufacturer-specified front jack points using a proper puck adapter. Support on jack stands rated for the load.
9. Remove both front wheels.

Procedure

1. 1

   Inspect existing links
   Visually inspect both front sway bar end links for torn boots, play in the ball studs, or knocking. Confirm replacement is needed and note orientation/clocking before removal so the new links install in the same direction.
2. 2

   Apply penetrating oil
   Spray penetrating oil on the upper (strut bracket) and lower (sway bar end) nuts of both links. Allow several minutes to soak. This is critical — corrosion causes the stud to spin inside the ball socket and destroy the link before the nut breaks free.
3. 3

   Remove driver-side (LH) sway bar link upper nut
   Insert an Allen/hex key into the end of the link stud to hold it stationary. Use an open-end wrench on the nut to loosen and remove. If the stud spins, grip the stud body with locking pliers as a last resort (link is being discarded). Repeat technique for both ends.
   ⚠Do not use an impact gun without holding the stud — it will heat-weld the ball in the socket and destroy the link before the nut moves.
4. 4

   Remove driver-side lower nut and link
   Loosen the lower nut at the sway bar end using the same hold-the-stud technique. Remove the nut and pull the link free. Inspect the strut bracket eye and sway bar eye for damage or elongation.
5. 5

   Install new driver-side link
   Compare new link to old for length and stud orientation. Install in the same orientation noted earlier. Hand-thread both nuts to seat the studs into their tapers.
6. 6

   Torque driver-side link
   Hold the stud with an Allen key at each end and torque the nuts to specification. The link nuts on Model Y front are torqued to the verified value below.
   Torque spec

   Sway Bar Link61 Nm (45 lb-ft)
7. 7

   Repeat for passenger-side (RH) link
   Repeat steps 3 through 6 on the passenger-side front sway bar end link.
   Torque spec

   Sway Bar Link61 Nm (45 lb-ft)
8. 8

   Final inspection
   Confirm both new links are seated, boots intact, and there is no contact with the strut, brake hose, ABS wiring, or wheel-speed sensor harness through the full range of suspension travel (push down on each fender to compress).

Reassembly

1. Reinstall both front wheels. Hand-thread lug nuts to seat.
2. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
3. Torque lug nuts in a star pattern to specification.
4. Reconnect the 12V low-voltage battery.
5. Close the frunk and allow the vehicle to wake. Expect a brief delay; the touchscreen may show TPMS or stability-control alerts that clear after a short drive.

Verification

• Test drive at low speed over uneven pavement and listen for clunking — properly torqued links should be silent.
• At highway speed, confirm no steering wander or looseness on transitions.
• Re-check both link nuts after the first 50–100 miles of driving.
• While the front end is up, this is a convenient time to inspect the cabin air filter (Tesla recommends replacement every 2 years) and to check tire wear — Model Y tires often need rotation by 6,250 mi due to high curb weight and instant torque.
• If brake fluid is approaching its 2-year service interval, consider scheduling that service as well.

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