How to Replace Rear Sway Bar Links 04-13 Mazda 3

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[@rayneedaebluz]

I honestly don't know what I would do without you Sue 🙂 you have helped me replace almost everything on my vehicle. Bless your journey

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[@rayneedaebluz]

Well let me tell you that I found out the hard way as far as cheap parts versus quality parts! note to self do it right the first time or become a parts changer LOL happy holidays!

[@neilkavanaugh7028]

I have watched a lot of auto repair videos over the years, and these are definitely one of the best produced. Sue does a fantastic job of explaining what she is doing, and what issues you may run into. The video production is also excellent. Unlike most it clearly shows what is being worked on, doesn't bounce all over the place and doesn't leave you watching the mechanic work in the dark.To Sue and the videographer thank you very much for the excellent tutorial, you are setting the standard..

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[@JasonMacKay-p1y]

Same here.... I just bought a 2009 mazda.... it's a bit old but needed something for work and I don't mind thinking on a vehicle. These videos are great is helping me prep and build my confidence before I tackle something I haven't done before! Thanks a bunch!!

[@russell5637]

And I know for us backyard mechanics we know to put the washer in place before the nut on top but for the newbies you might want to include that so you’ve done a wonderful job during the video. I really appreciate you and I love to see more I look forward to seeing more. Thank you.

[@watts300]

I love all the content you have for the [2008] Mazda 3. I've used several of the videos so far, and purchased all my parts from 1AAuto. Keep them coming. Thanks.

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+watts300 Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com

[@TheAgentAaron]

Thank you so much! Sue does a great job with these tutorials. She makes everything look so easy. I've just recently ordered from 1A and very pleased with my order. I use the Haynes Repair Manual in conjunction with the tutorial and want to point out just one thing. It's neither a complaint not a critique, simply some additional info. According to the Haynes Manual, the bracket bolts securing the bushings should be torqued to 35 ft lbs & the link nuts torque to 31 ft lbs. This information is found in the Haynes Repair Manual for the Mazda 3 2004-2011 (red M3 on front cover), chapter 10 - Suspension and steering systems, page 10-2 under header Rear Suspension/Rear stabilizer bar.... bracket bolts & link nuts. Hopefully I'm not misleading anyone hete, please correct me if so am. Thanks Sue & 1A!!

[@SamehKhan]

Thanks, appreciate the info!

[@TheLifePhoenix]

Love how you have all the shop tools and lift as if us folks at home look up videos so we can do it “your way”. Shoot with your set up I could rebuild the car 😂

[@nealhere]

Your directions worked like a charm. You Rock!

[@Xmaster12000]

Thank you for the video! Cheers form Poland

[@sjpi1954]

Great Video on How To Ms Sue...Thanks from NW Florida

[@sleep9526]

Thank you Sue and 1a auto you have helped me a lot to rebuild my mazda I'm a complete new car guy but received a lot of info from various videos

[@wojciechgurak8142]

Always perfect instructions!!!thank You!

[@charlesraka]

Very helpful video. Also, couldn't help but notice Sue said "07 Mazda 6". Hehe

[@takenusername]

Do you remove the wheels to make it easier, or was that more to help with the video angles? Am I better off removing the wheels?

[@tedlarson2078]

Thank heaven there’s penetrating oil! Look at that rust.

[@GMoney-B]

I just got an alignment done on my Mazda and they told me my stabilizer links(same as sway bar links I assume?) are bad and make a slight noise when driving on bumps. They didn't seem too worried about it to tell me I should have them replaced. They were able to do the alignment even still. Will I need to have an alignment done after replacing the sway bar links? And is it still safe to drive till I can get it fixed? Slight nocking noise when going over gutters. Thanks so much for your amazing videos.

[@tylerrobbins9126]

No you will not need an alignment after, Sway bar end links hardly effect handling. Mine snapped off and I didn’t even notice anything was wrong until I jacked it up

[@jeshuadg4773]

It's great to see a girl, doing mechanics tasks. We need more girls like you in México ;)

[@Reboot153]

Would you advise replacing the sway bar bushings if you're replacing the sway bar links?

[@kwbalance108]

Not neccessary unless the bushings are making noise (pull the swaybar side to side) or look worn out. But you can do them while the bar is disconnected.

[@peterhughes5187]

Clear as a bell as usual. Thank you

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[@jeremymajor]

Hello I realize that this is an older thread, however I am about to replace the rear stabilizer bars on my 2013 Mazda 3 skyactiv hatchback. My question is is it necessary to remove the tire's if i have full access to both sides of the stabilizer bars? Thank you. Also great video.

[@natmaree3259]

If you are only wanting to do the left rear sway bar link do you still have to undo both ?

[@jamieganley9552]

Thanks for the videos guys!

[@baggy-vitamin9166]

Thank you so much for this video. I just bought this Mazda 3 and I'm thinking..how do I change these? 😅 Then I see this 😅🙌🏼

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[@dkk5671]

are all mazda 3 rusted like this? mine looks the almost same like that

[@bobsoft]

As with any car it depends on the environment you live in.

[@bUtMyRiGhTs]

I hope you guys do know that you do not torque the endlinks with the vehicle in the air. As a matter of fact you shouldn't be torquing any ball joints in the air... Anug up the bolts finger tight up on the lift then you put it on the ground and you need to roll the vehicle forwards and then back. Get on the ground and torque them with the suspension in its natural resting position. Alternatively you can measure the ride height of the vehicle from the center wheel cap to the fender and use a jack with the car on the lift to raise each corner to that pre measured ride height... before torquing the ball joints. If you torque the ball joints or endlinks in the air you are bring preload on them. Then when you put the weight of the vehicle on the wheels it will twist the ball joints causing early wear, misalignment, and weird driving conditions.

[@not-AI]

I get your point but I can't imagine very many mechanics not doing it the way in the video and laying on the floor to do your suggestion when they have a lift right in front them.

[@ryaningram3956]

Do you have to remove the wheels to do this replacement? Thanks!

[@009pru]

Ryan Ingram nope

[@kwbalance108]

Nope.

[@cubiculez]

Thank you Sue, very well explained hence I won't have any difficulty (maybe sans corrosion or rust) doing this job.

[@taichihead42]

I love this woman.

[@joandodds7626]

Okay so how did you diagnose that they needed replacement?

[@kwbalance108]

Clunking sound in the rear that's not isolated to anything else, a loose feeling rear end, if they are more than 60k old (these fail way too soon).

[@davidcampos268]

If it goes clunk over bumps it can be those about 80percent of the time and the other time it's shock mounts which are just as easy to do if not a lot easier

[@nealhere]

your are so clean and clear on your process. Thanks neal sw fla

[@moileung]

Ohh thank you for this educational video about "how to remove rusted metal parts?" And that is to use self locking pliers. I have a rusted 14mm nut and needs to get hold by an 5mm allen, then rotate my 14mm wrench opposite to get it out. The allen "L" key got warped and the nut is still there untouched. Tried a allen key on a socket but it doesn't work coz no space to put the other wrench to hold it already. We'll well we'll thansk for this education, last resort that worked was to darn use a self locking pliers on the opposite end, and kaboom, pesky nut was removed and sway bar link disengaged. Thanks¡!!!

[@coolghoul9]

why do you use the allen on the new ones

[@jackandrews7821]

I have a clunking from the rear that sounded as it would when the links are shot, so i replaced them but the noise is still there. What other components would make such a clunking noise? It doesnt happen over speed bumps but does on small holes and cracked etc.

[@1AAuto]

+Jack Andrews We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

[@drewbush6535]

I just bought a 2013 3...clunking in the rear. My Allen head stripped..had to split the nut. Drove me nuts finding the noise.

[@rac97788]

Do I need an alignment after replacing these?

[@GuitarGuy650]

No

[@tyfreeman16]

So I stripped the Allen on the top one and I have no idea what to do

[@jebot2]

Do i need to change both end links if only one side is broken?

[@shoebsaleheen9091]

It's a good idea to change those in pairs, so you know the other one wont go bad any sooner.

[@MDMarquitoss]

Probably just a good idea in general just like tires brakes you wanna replace in pairs

[@MrMonkikis]

Buenas tardes no tiene un video de cómo cambiar los bushing de la barra estabilizadora de enfrente de un Mazda 3 2006 porque no encuentro como cambiarlos no hay espacio o si necesito herramienta especial muchas gracias espero me puedan ayudar me gustan sus videos

[@zachmurphy5932]

Does the rear need to be off the ground for this??

[@GuitarGuy650]

No

[@rayneedaebluz]

That was my question and thank you for the answer!

[@anaestereo810]

Exactly the same for a Mazda 5 MPV (small minivan on the 3 chassis)

[@ferozsyed2014]

Do i need Wheel alignment after the sway bar replacement ?

[@mac4boys541]

Nope

[@FranciscoRodriguez-iu3kz]

Good job but it is necessary to tighten the nuts with a torque meter and tell the torque specification.

[@1AAuto]

+Francisco Rodriguez Thanks for the tip! We'll pass this info along to our production team.

[@chrisy1163]

How does that car still drive with that much rust?

[@Vongaming12]

Thanks

[@stevewalton7353]

What happened to your wash er?

[@purplemonkeydishwasher9360]

Apply German torque value of Gutten Teit!

[@gh00al]

On my 07 at least they're not Allens, they are Torx. I destroyed one trying to use an Allen on it before I thought to double check up close rather than believe the video.

[@boo9681]

Nice work mine mazda 3 2005 now change front ones

[@Swess2908]

Are we going to talk about the elephant in the room 👀 does that middle rusted piece need replacing or is that fine

[@wrdominicas]

holy rust bucket batman lol

[@nut3557]

I must say the car is a absolute heap of s..t. I hope you were in a wrecking yard when you did the presentation. I have a 2006 in 90% new condition. Thanks for your effort though.

[@GuitarGuy650]

Tough guy over here 😂