Sway Bar

[GPcarnut]

Newbie here. I have a 2000 Grand Prix gt 3.8 my sway bar broke and was wondering if this was a common thing because i never saw one of these break before. And if some one came give me some steps in how to replace it would be great.

[GTP Dad]

Welcome to AF!!

Common problem on these cars. You can purchase a new one and they are not hard to replace you just have to jack up the front end, both sides, remove the tires then the old one and replace it with a new one. I suggest checking gmpartsdirect.com for a performance handling kit. Usually very cost effective and will improve your handling. One thing before you begin your replacement make sure you get a new set of end links as your old ones will probably break when you try to remove them.

[GPcarnut]

thanks for the info.. Do i have to drop the a frame in the front to replace the bar or can i slide it out? I just bought the bar yesterday from the dealer 150.00

[tblake]

check the tips and maintanance subforum. There is a detailed forum on how to replace it and i dont believe you have to drop the subforum.

[BNaylor]

Good suggestion Tblake but I don't recall posting it yet. Just in case here is the link which has the procedure.

Click here

[GPcarnut]

Thanks for the help much appreciated. I only asked about the frame being dropped in the front because the dealer said you cant put it on without dropping the front.

[GTP Dad]

The dealer is nuts. You may have to twist the bar around to get it in but it can be done. You don't have to drop anything other than disconnecting the end links and removing the sway bar mounts to get the old one out. Of course you need to remove the tires first! Follow Bob's instructional link and you won't have any problems.

[GPcarnut]

Thanks for everyones help it was very helpful and the directions was right on. Ended up doing struts too and we went ahead and replaced the tie rod ends.Now time for an alignment check.