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Lancer Sway bars Install Guide

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Flatter corners
Hard$550–$7003–4 hrs
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Why do it

Cuts body roll in corners.

Tools you'll need

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Steps

  1. Prepare

    • Lift the rear.
    Watch this step (Whiteline on an Evo X, same layout) (2:51–4:26)

  2. Adjust the new parts

    • Set up the bar.
    Watch this step (4:26–7:13)

  3. Install the bar

    • Fit it.
    Watch this step (7:13–10:10)

  4. Fit the links

    • Fit the drop links.
    Watch this step (10:10–12:20)

  5. Prepare

    • Lift the rear.
    Watch this step (Whiteline on an Evo X, same layout) (2:51–4:26)

  6. Adjust the new parts

    • Set up the bar.
    Watch this step (4:26–7:13)

  7. Install the bar

    • Fit it.
    Watch this step (7:13–10:10)

  8. Fit the links

    • Fit the drop links.
    Watch this step (10:10–12:20)

  9. Fit the brackets

    • Bolt in the black brackets.
    Watch this step (on an 02-06 Lancer) (3:53–6:11)

  10. Fit the bar and bushing

    • Fit the bar and new bushing.
    Watch this step (9:16–10:46)

  11. Tighten the end link

    • Tighten the end links.
    Watch this step (10:46–11:35)

  12. Prep the bar

    • Grease the bushings.
    Watch this step (Whiteline on an Evo 9) (0:37–2:22)

  13. Install the bar

    • Fit it.
    Watch this step (2:22–3:25)

  14. Fit the end links

    • Fit and lock them.
    Watch this step (3:25–4:44)

  15. Prepare

    • Lift the car and support it.
    Watch this step (on an Evo X) (1:04–2:55)

  16. Work on the front

    • Fit the front bar through the subframe.
    Watch this step (2:55–5:09)

  17. Finish

    • Tighten everything.
    Watch this step (5:09–7:10)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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