Sway Bar Bushing - Rear

Replace worn rear sway bar bushings to eliminate clunking noises and restore proper suspension function on a 2012-2017 Toyota Camry 2.5L I4.

Warnings

Tools required

Parts

• Rear sway bar bushing set (2 bushings) × 1 — Use OEM specification - Toyota 48815-06060 or equivalent
• Sway bar bracket bolts (if corroded) × 2 — Use OEM specification

Preparation

1. Park vehicle on level surface and apply parking brake
2. Chock front wheels securely
3. Raise rear of vehicle and support on jack stands at rear subframe or designated lift points
4. Apply penetrating oil to sway bar bracket bolts if corroded

Procedure

1. 1

   Locate rear sway bar and bushings
   From under the rear of the vehicle, locate the rear sway bar running laterally across the rear suspension. Identify the two bushing brackets that mount the sway bar to the chassis, typically near the center of the vehicle. Each bracket is secured with one bolt.
2. 2

   Remove driver side bushing bracket
   Using a 14mm socket, remove the bolt securing the driver side sway bar bushing bracket to the chassis. The bracket may be tight against the sway bar due to the worn bushing. Carefully pry the bracket away from the chassis if needed.
3. 3

   Remove driver side bushing
   Remove the bracket completely and separate the old bushing from the sway bar. Note the orientation of the bushing split (typically facing rearward). Clean the sway bar surface with a wire brush to remove any rust or debris where the bushing seats.
4. 4

   Install new driver side bushing
   Position the new bushing around the sway bar with the split facing the same direction as the original (typically rearward). Ensure the bushing is centered in the mounting location on the sway bar. Place the bracket over the bushing.
5. 5

   Secure driver side bracket
   Install the bracket bolt and hand-tighten. Using a torque wrench, tighten the bracket bolt to specification. Ensure the bracket compresses the bushing evenly.
   Torque spec

   Sway Bar Bracket Bolts47 Nm (35 lb-ft)
6. 6

   Remove passenger side bushing bracket
   Using a 14mm socket, remove the bolt securing the passenger side sway bar bushing bracket to the chassis. Remove the bracket and old bushing.
7. 7

   Install new passenger side bushing
   Clean the sway bar surface with a wire brush. Position the new bushing around the sway bar with the split facing the correct direction. Center the bushing in the mounting location and place the bracket over it.
8. 8

   Secure passenger side bracket
   Install the bracket bolt and hand-tighten. Using a torque wrench, tighten the bracket bolt to specification. Verify both bushings are properly seated and brackets are secure.
   Torque spec

   Sway Bar Bracket Bolts47 Nm (35 lb-ft)

Reassembly

1. Visually inspect both bushings to ensure they are centered on the sway bar and brackets are fully seated against chassis
2. Check that no tools or parts were left under the vehicle
3. Lower vehicle from jack stands

Verification

• Test drive the vehicle over bumps at low speed to verify clunking noise is eliminated
• Perform a visual inspection of both bushings after test drive to ensure brackets remain tight
• Listen for any remaining suspension noises that may indicate additional worn components

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