Replace a rear sway bar (anti-roll bar) end link on the 2024 Tesla Roadster. Note: the production 2024 Roadster has not been delivered in volume and verified service data for this specific vehicle is extremely limited; this procedure uses generic best-practice for a sway bar link on a low-slung sports-car platform and the verified torque values from our database.

Warnings

Tools required

Parts

• Rear sway bar end link assembly (OEM-spec replacement) × 1 — Manufacturer-specified rear sway bar link for 2024 Tesla Roadster — refer to Tesla parts catalog

Preparation

1. Park on level ground, place in P, and engage the 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 per Tesla's published procedure for this vehicle before lifting.
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. Chock the front wheels.
7. Loosen the rear wheel lug nuts a quarter turn while the vehicle is still on the ground.
8. Lift the rear of the vehicle at OEM-specified lift points and support it on jack stands. Confirm stability before going underneath.
9. Remove the rear wheel on the side being serviced.

Procedure

1. 1

   Locate the rear sway bar end link
   With the rear wheel removed, locate the rear sway bar end link. It connects the end of the rear anti-roll bar to a mounting point on the rear suspension upright or lower control arm. The link is a short rod with a threaded stud and ball joint at each end.
2. 2

   Apply penetrating oil
   Apply penetrating oil to both end link nuts (upper at the sway bar, lower at the suspension mounting point). Allow it to soak for several minutes to ease removal and reduce the chance of spinning the internal ball stud.
3. 3

   Loosen the upper end link nut
   Insert an Allen/hex key into the recess on the end of the link's stud to prevent the stud from spinning. Use an open-end wrench on the nut and loosen it. Remove the nut completely.
   ⚠If the stud spins inside the ball joint and will not hold against the Allen key, the link is worn out — this is normal on a failed link. Grip the stud body with locking pliers as a last resort, accepting that the link is being discarded.
   Torque spec

   Sway Bar Link61 Nm (45 lb-ft)
4. 4

   Loosen the lower end link nut
   Repeat the procedure on the lower fastener where the link attaches to the suspension. Hold the stud with an Allen key and back the nut off with a wrench. Remove the nut completely.
   Torque spec

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

   Remove the end link
   Separate the link from the sway bar end and from the suspension mounting point. If the tapered studs are stuck in their seats, tap the side of the mounting ear (not the stud) lightly with a soft mallet, or use a ball-joint separator fork sized appropriately. Withdraw the link.
   ⚠Aluminum suspension components — do not strike directly with a steel hammer.
6. 6

   Compare old and new parts
   Place the new link next to the old one. Confirm overall length, stud orientation, thread size, and any orientation arrows match. A mismatched link will preload the sway bar incorrectly.
7. 7

   Install the new end link
   Position the new link with both studs through their respective mounting holes (sway bar end and suspension mounting point). Install the new nuts (use new self-locking nuts if supplied with the link) finger-tight on both ends.
8. 8

   Torque both end link nuts
   Hold the stud with an Allen key and torque each nut to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft). Do not overtorque — the ball stud will spin before reaching a higher value and the joint will be damaged.
   Torque spec

   Sway Bar Link61 Nm (45 lb-ft)
9. 9

   Reinstall the rear wheel
   Mount the wheel and run the lug nuts down by hand. Lower the vehicle until the tire just contacts the ground, then torque the lug nuts in a star pattern to 136 Nm (100 lb-ft).
   Torque spec

   Wheel Lug Nuts136 Nm (100 lb-ft)

Reassembly

1. Lower the vehicle fully to the ground.
2. Reconnect the 12V low-voltage battery.
3. Allow the vehicle to fully wake and confirm no chassis or stability-control faults appear on the center display.

Verification

• Visually confirm both end link nuts are seated and the link is centered (not bound or angled) when the suspension is at ride height.
• Bounce-test the rear of the vehicle: there should be no clunking or knocking from the sway bar area.
• Test drive at low speed over uneven pavement and through gentle cornering. A correctly installed link eliminates any prior clunk on bumps and restores even body roll resistance side-to-side.
• Re-check both nut torques after the first 100 miles of driving.
• Recommended: have a four-wheel alignment checked if the vehicle has a history of suspension work — sway bar links do not affect alignment, but it is a good opportunity to verify other rear suspension fasteners are at spec.

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