Anti Roll Sway Bar Drop Link Replacement Vauxhall Opel

Skip Intro 5:07
Reference OE/OEM part number: 013391512, 0350233, 13391512, 350233
Always fit good quality links as the cheap ones only lasted me 3 months.
I discovered you can change these drop links without jacking up or removing the wheels.
It took me about an hour as the extra time it takes undoing the nuts is saved by not removing the wheels.
Turn the steering on full lock and you can get to the nuts while laying on the floor.
Remove the top joint first as it helps with removing the bottom one.
I found replacing the nearside easier probably because I'm right handed.
I bought a pair of droplinks off eBay for £11 but they only lasted 3 months.
This is quite an easy job and stops that annoying knocking noise.
Although this was done on a 2008 1.7CDTi Corsa it should be the same for most of the Vauxhall range

[@graemegala]

Probably one of the best done how to videos iv seen. Shame he doesn't do it anymore. Camera work and closeups are really good. I watched all of it even though I just wanted a reminder as it has been a while since I needed to do this. Well done mate.

[@NDBBDB]

Great video, thanks! Very clear and well spoken advice with great camera angles, and crisp footage of parts and what to do. Thanks, really helpful 👍

[@RandyLott]

Very good camerawork on this video! Thank you for making it so clear and focused.

[@dandan7897]

Thanks. There are so many of these kind of videos that just show the back of some guys hands. Really good job.

[@SP330Y]

I had to buy an angle grinder and a 30mtr extension lead just to reach it in the street. Angle grinder went through the bolt in seconds, one of the best things ive bought, only £18 from Argos - cheapo make. Thanks for the video - its great, very good quality and well produced - glad to see theres still people in the world who help others out like this guy has

[@nephilist]

Have watched a good few car DIY videos and this is by far the clearest. Great job!

[@fernandodacosta3079]

Really simple the way you describe the whole process. Very well documented . Thanks a lot mate.

[@merlosisgroovebox]

Plain simple straight to the point thankyou for taking the time to show us

[@4redapples561]

I've just had the offside sway bar link replaced today after a month of back and forth to garages to figure out what the creaking/knocking noise was. Went to one particular garage and they got it on the first check! Car is lovely and quiet now 😀 it's cool to see what the part looks like so thanks for your video! It's very well done!!

[@reallybigshoe40]

Almost definitely the best 'how to' videos on youtube. Awesome.

[@harwoods11]

nice and clear video, howeverit must be noted that very few of these links will be as clean and corrosion free as this. Most will be well seized and may, in extreme cases, require cutting off with a grinder. My suggestion is always use axle stands, good quality penetrating fluid and use lots of bad language...works everytime for me. Thanks for the clear vid

[@Aphorism89]

Easily the best video on this matter. It is an obvious job and many videos explain it quite good around KZbin, but this one´s got to be the best by far.

[@reallyenjoyedthisoneverycl1534]

Well done that was clear and simple and really informative for a guy who has limited knowledge about the various parts talked about

[@nas_kabir]

this tutorial is amazing. nice camera positions and clear easy steps...good job

[@ottofumbler7267]

Excellent tutorial. Good clear instructions, tooling, camera angles, lighting, and editing. As others may have commented, try this job at home, but don't be surprised if the drop-link nuts are seized tight and require cutting off using a grinder. Just remember to cut through the threaded bar of the old drop-link and save the actual nuts for reinstatement... assuming the new drop-links come without nuts.

[@pipishere]

This helped me with mine, a vw polo. Didn't need to take the wheels off either, just jacked up the frame slightly at the opposite end to relieve the pressure on the roll bar. Thanks very much!

[@danevans1291]

Very good video. Thank you for taking the time. It's certainly a confidence booster to know every detail.

[@stuffoflardohfortheloveof]

Probably repeating what's already been said but....Thank you VERY much for such a relaxed and informative explanation of the repair. Well done!

[@johnhake5926]

Just done my offside using this tutorial, its better than the Haynes manual.Excellent commentary and video, well done and many thanks.

[@MrPlastic150]

Excellent tutorial vid, thanks for your help, particularly good that you don't stop filming at all so it actual shows the real time replacement 😀

[@glockacid9633]

thanks for the vid man. I bought a used Astra (same car different name) I'm here In the states. I received mine used but in near mint condition I used Moog sway bar links. I also used a quick pump 3ton Jack instead of the GM jack. now that the car is 10 years old I would recommend pb blast and saturate the bolts for 30 min tap the nut/bolt with hammer a few times spray again and the old nuts twist right off. atleast they did for me. thanks again great vid.

[@jontilson6090]

Excellent video. I like the way no special tools are used, just the stuff anyone would have. I would use axle stands and a trolley jack, but then some folks beginning d.i.y. wont have them. Well done...and thanks for taking the time to do this.

[@1992OGW]

What positions would you put the trolley jack and the axel stands in? Don't wanna go through the floor.

[@jeffjeffjeff2]

The camera angles and explanations are excellent on this video. Thanks very much.

[@djzomb1]

Awesome video! camera angles were great, good explanation on tools and parts your installing. I especially like how you used the factory jack and used the tire as a jack stand. it encourages people to get out there and work on their own vehicle. well done!

[@christophski1001]

Great post, I've just replaced my Corsa's drop links using the knowledge from this video. Thanks.

[@thomasphillips6398]

Very well explained, just managed to change mine on a Vauxhall Astra 2009 and work like a dream thank you!

[@INDUSTRIALIST1234]

Amazing video. Today you saved me over $250. Thank you so much. Keep up the good work !!!!

[@sheller94]

Simple, Clear, and precise .....excellent video ..will tackle this on monday !!!

[@dixonj.g.3998]

Cool man! Nice vid, very professional the way you have taped it; one of the best DIY videos on the web, Congrats pal; cheers from Rome!

[@davidlisney2059]

I know this video is old now but still helpful, need to do the droplinks on mine plus some other suspension bits. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

[@dougquaid]

Great video mate, just purchased two new, anti roll bars, now I can easily fit them. Update, installed both anti roll linkage this morning, dead easy, had to cut one off, but easy to do, cheers.

[@bena9502]

Really clear guide - so much better than squinting at the black and white pics in the Haynes manual! Thank you very much.

[@Jamesrosscooper]

Excellent. Saved myself a packet on my Zafira following this guide. Had to use a socket set rather than just spanners but thanks so much for posting this.

[@jovanradojkovic5167]

Excellent video my friend. Thank you very much. This video saved me a 40 euro job, in Serbia, in any service.

[@myasaee]

Fantastic video very detailed and informative. Thank you.

[@yensabi]

Another great video , i only wish You Tube was around ten years ago when i used to do a lot of my own repairs , thanks to guys like yourself who spend the time and effort to make these videos and help out those who wish to learn....Great Stuff

[@SuperGrook]

Good presentation, nice to see some one who know's what he's doing for a change.

[@Hells_Gift_MB]

Brilliant vid, really appreciate you taking the time mate. Big thanks

[@Luckypusher]

this is the best picture and video shot i have ever come a cross on this sort videos...

[@walboyfredo6025]

Excellent, Clear concise instruction. Well Done!

[@colinwest7018]

One of the best car repair videos I have seen

[@trentstoner4102]

Like the tip of taking the strain off the sway bar by jacking the other side off the ground, game changer for changing drop links!

[@gramsey2613]

Absolutely great video!! I had my sway bar link replaced and the mechanic put it on in reverse and the nut was not tight all the way!! Now I know what to check when I take it back!

[@asset-gz1fr]

Absolutely brilliant video, all in clear detail, I can do my combo van nice and easy now, thankyou for such a good vdeo

[@oo921]

Excellent ,loved the bit at beginning highlighting the knocking noise we all hear. Instructions and pictures could not be clearer and good safety tip using wheel to support car as those jacks can never be trusted .

[@VortechBand]

They are generally known as Widowmakers. Make of that what you will ;)

[@RobGMyMX5]

Thanks sooo much for this informative and easy to understand video - much easier to follow than my Haynes Manual!!

[@cwak2747]

Thank you for your time. Very clear and easy to follow. Great video

[@Pipboy83]

Thank you so much mate! was dreading this, I feel very confident in trying it myself. Thanks again.

[@Shadowpriestrox]

Very nice video. Good, calm and professional! Thank you.

[@rachellawson5824]

Great clear video and explanation. Perfect. Good job for a beginner to try. The only issue with this jobs is as ever getting the rusty nuts off. Best to pre spray them with a release compound to make the job easier. Top Tip: Don't use cheap replacements, they won't last long.

[@marksheridan8444]

Great video helped me a lot. Sick of hearing that clunking noise garage said it was my drop links looks easy to replace so I'll do it myself. Top man 🤘🏼

[@iamstephen85]

Great video, from someone not mechanically minded this give me the confidence in saving myself some £££ and doing it myself.

[@SteveMitchellblogger]

Thanks for this great tutorial

[@maggnessmess]

Very helpful video. I just changed mine on Skoda Fabia - without removing wheel! . It took me 20 mins. Thank you

[@VauxhallHelp]

Nice one, I've not seen a Skoda setup but I guess its about the same...

[@maggnessmess]

***** Yes, It is the same

[@mercuryrob1]

A very informative video,and a easy to follow guide ! Thumbs up.

[@SephirotHeRe]

Great video, can't believe how easy you made it look, that's saved me a few bob. cheers mate! subbed

[@bilbobaged]

thanks for the video i fixed my corsa o3 thanks to it :) alls i needed was a 16mm an a 19 mm to do it an the jack an tha. was realy easy. garage said theyd do it for 70 pound with parts, i got the the parts right an left front anti roll bar linkage for £13.40 an it took me about 2 hours to do only cuz the nuts were old an so hard to get off an i took my time. again thanks for the video so much, top man!

[@khalidarshad3448]

Nice and clear video without loud music 👍

[@dev4lifetime]

Man this video is great! Just what I was looking for. Well explained and not to mention that the quality of the video and audio is very good. I am subscribing!

[@paulbradford8240]

Thanks very much for this. I'm about to change mine again having replaced them with some bought on ebay. Cheaper yes, but I'm doing the job twice as they failed after a month.

[@gabrielbaum9660]

Awesome video thank you i sttill got in my library the complete strip dowm of the iphone 5 which i did after watching your complete strip down and rebuild .very clever man you are.greetings from Nottingham United Kingdom.

[@sohailchoudhry1139]

Excellent video - I was looking for doing BMW 5er and this really helped a lot.

[@flinty2006]

Very thorough and detailed, thank you!

[@richardahiggins]

This is brilliant. Thank you, you've saved us a packet.

[@michaelgibbons9377]

keep the videos up!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Videos one like this save people a lot of money

[@loftboy2000]

what a great video... I'm just about to do my Meriva... many thanks for posting this..

[@roh007]

best picture with easy instructions. Thanks

[@abarc5bj]

Thank you saved me lots of money. good clear instructions and video

[@MegaAlf99]

I have to agree. An exemplary instructional video

[@MeganoOdles]

I had the same problem on my RX-8, Thank you for sharing

[@JeffThabo]

One of the Best videos ....

[@rockyraccoon4]

Brilliant tutorial... Thanks for sharing

[@Francisftw753]

This is by a mile the best fucking video for a DIY car job I've ever seen the attention to editing and camera work, top notch

[@Francisftw753]

Did this after just not having the time to get round to it before. Wheel nuts where obviously impact driven on by arse holes in garage, had to use massive steel bar for leverage. Proper helpful video got the part for €20 and fitted myself saving about €80 that I don't fucking have at the minute 😂

[@MikeGroves_Venom]

really good video i will be doing this on my Zafira very soon as the creaking is driving me mad. you have earned another sub here!

[@williambrinkley2499]

Very helpful. Thank you for your vids mate.

[@DevinKolliari]

Great video mate thanks. I'll be changing the drop link on my Golf but I'm sure it's similar.

[@RichyRichLook]

Thank you very much mate! Amazing video guide!

[@grazianolaudisio3644]

Thank you Sir! Excellent video!

[@julianlangdon3456]

having not encountered this type of link rod before, worth watching prior to getting stuck in. VW Polo 9N has a very similar set up

[@duane2980]

hi, yes its the same basis if you take a quick look you will see its as easy as the front, i have done them

[@craighamilton3046]

Great presentaion. Thank you very much.

[@karlmeadows1487]

very good filming , nice and clear with the right voice

[@graylane6912]

and......... hands

[@veerwolf81]

Thanks for the video. This is very similar to our 2007 VW Passat. We had a hard time getting the old link bolts out due to it needed a 12 point key in the center of the bolt. Nothing a good pair of "Vise-grips" on the shaft of the bolt to help keep it in place while struggling to get the nut loose. Took 2 hours overall due to the removal of the old one.

[@PaulDoldenDetails]

Thanks for the great video got to do mine on my vectra c many thanks!!!!

[@JOT1992]

Thanks, hadn't thought of doing it like that, sound like a good idea. Thanks mate.

[@2008Overkill]

Your video helped me a lot thanks, the only difference I had on my 2014 Mokka, was the old links were 18mm nut with a torx star centre, and the replacements were 19mm bolt with allen key centre :)

[@nazznazri8852]

I will try change mine it look really easy and love your videos 5 star u saved me some cash I was gonna give to Michanic thanks millions

[@mohammedimz4563]

Great video; exactly what I need; thank you for this :)

[@catmcarthur1623]

this is by far the best instructional video i have ever seen on changing car parts.you make it look easy but i am scared to start and get stuck half way....please come and do mine!!

[@harsh2941]

juss need your help,,i jus done the drop links but its not sorted out i can still listen the sound on the humps and bumps.

[@JOT1992]

cool thanks for the reply. I'm currently replacing these on a Toyota Avensis 2001. Completely different links to yours but the idea is the same. I'm having difficultly replacing the top nut on the link as the thread has an allen key slot to prevent turning while loosening the bolt. The allen key slot is worn and have no way to remove the bolt as a result. any ideas?

[@johnfox4703]

Agreed! Best fixit video I've seen. No assumptions of existing knowledge. Really good video, clear and simple piece by piece instructions. Idiot proof!! He really should go back to doing this money to be made for sure!!

[@carlosceballospeniche2567]

Excelente video, muy preciso en tus imágenes no es necesario entender lo que dices. Excelente!!!

[@Airmantony2012]

great video, great help excellent step by step

[@campbelljohn]

hi,i have a 2003 cd astra,it pulls badly to the left,any ideas what it could be.thanks.

[@imautuber]

Nice vid, very helpful thanks for posting it.

[@ianharlow2075]

H Lotey, Your problem may be related to the anti-roll bar bushes. Trace the bar down from the top of the drop link to where the bar is fixed ( via rubber bushes ) to the sub-frame. Change them.

[@malcolmlanzarote]

Love your vids so helpful. :)

[@MrSimon0275]

Great Video, given that I have plenty of time at the moment i thought i'd give it a go. Took all day to remove the old one as the bolts were rusted, and had to cut with a junior hacksaw. Easy job other than that.

[@samverve]

Nicely made video! Thanks