Sway Bar Bushing - Rear

Replace the rear sway bar bushings on a 2018-2024 Toyota Camry 2.5L I4 to eliminate clunking noises and restore proper suspension performance.

Warnings

Tools required

Parts

• Rear sway bar bushings (set of 2) × 1 — Use OEM specification for 2018-2024 Camry rear sway bar
• Sway bar bracket bolts (if corroded) × 4 — Use OEM specification

Preparation

1. Park vehicle on level ground and engage parking brake
2. Place wheel chocks in front of front wheels
3. Raise rear of vehicle with floor jack at manufacturer lift points
4. Support vehicle securely on jack stands under rear subframe or designated lift points
5. Remove rear wheels if additional access is needed (optional for this job)

Procedure

1. 1

   Locate rear sway bar and bushings
   Position yourself under the rear of the vehicle and locate the rear sway bar running laterally across the rear suspension. Identify the two sway bar bushings and their mounting brackets attached to the rear subframe or suspension crossmember.
2. 2

   Remove first sway bar bracket
   Using a 14mm socket, remove the two bolts securing the first sway bar bushing bracket to the subframe. The bracket will be a U-shaped clamp holding the bushing around the sway bar. Keep track of bolt orientation for reinstallation.
   Torque spec

   Sway Bar Bracket Bolts47 Nm (35 lb-ft)
3. 3

   Remove first bushing
   Remove the bracket and the old bushing from the sway bar. Note the orientation of the bushing split (opening should face toward the rear or as indicated by replacement part instructions). Clean the sway bar contact area with a wire brush to remove any rust, dirt, or old rubber residue.
4. 4

   Install first new bushing
   Position the new bushing around the sway bar in the same location and orientation as the original. Ensure the split in the bushing is properly oriented (typically toward the rear of the vehicle). Place the bracket over the bushing and align it with the mounting holes on the subframe.
5. 5

   Torque first bracket bolts
   Install the two bracket bolts and hand-tighten them. Using a torque wrench, tighten the bolts to specification in a crisscross pattern to ensure even compression of the bushing.
   Torque spec

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

   Replace second bushing
   Repeat steps 2-5 for the second sway bar bushing on the opposite side of the vehicle. Ensure both bushings are installed at symmetrical positions along the sway bar and that both brackets are torqued to specification.
   Torque spec

   Sway Bar Bracket Bolts47 Nm (35 lb-ft)
7. 7

   Reinstall wheels and lower vehicle
   If wheels were removed, reinstall them and hand-tighten lug nuts in a star pattern. Carefully raise vehicle slightly with floor jack, remove jack stands, and lower vehicle to the ground. Torque lug nuts to specification in a star pattern.
   Torque spec

   Wheel Lug Nuts136 Nm (100 lb-ft)

Reassembly

1. Ensure all bracket bolts are torqued to specification and properly seated
2. Verify bushings are centered on the sway bar and not twisted or misaligned
3. Double-check that no tools or parts were left under the vehicle

Verification

• Test drive the vehicle over small bumps and during turns to verify elimination of clunking or rattling noises
• Visually inspect underneath the vehicle after test drive to confirm brackets remain tight and bushings are properly seated
• Check that suspension feels stable during cornering with no excessive body roll beyond normal characteristics

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