Replace Front Sway Bar End Link on Honda Pilot

In this video, we show you how to replace a front sway bar end link on a 2007 Honda Pilot. This procedure should be applicable to all 2003-2008 Honda Pilots.
These bolts are usually messed up and strip out all the time because of the exposure to water, mud, snow, etc. This one is no different and you’ll see a couple of different ways that I removed these stubborn nuts and bolts but you can also try heat and other methods.
Tools needed will vary depending on how rusted your existing sway bar end links are. The new front sway bar end link nuts should be tightened to between 35-40 lb. ft. of torque but be sure to look up the torque specs for your year of Honda Pilot.

[@GordonPotter]

Heat is your friend

[@lmsdiy]

💯! Heat does wonders, I so agree. Have propane torch, out of propane… 😁

[@jamescdean9010]

You are the definition of "Tenacity".

[@lmsdiy]

Hahaha tenacity/insanity... Close enough! 😂

[@SammyChon]

Looks like an east coast or snow country car... I had to use a MAP blowtorch to get mine off. The blowtorch costs about $60 dollars at lowest. It takes 3 minutes per each both. Don't mess with the dremel, and other stuff. And when you're done the blowtorch is an awesome charcoal starter :)

[@lmsdiy]

Good idea. 👍 We definitely get a lot of snow here. I have a blowtorch and will try it next time first!

[@lovetacoma8604]

after replacing it, is alignment needed ?

[@lmsdiy]

No. It does not impact alignment.

[@schifoso]

Presoak with PB blaster a day or two in advance and use a wire brush to clean the threads a bit.
You need to put the vice grips between the mount and the back ball joint. Then an impact wrench if you have it, otherwise closed end wrench.
If you have a propane torch you could also heat the nut (after soaking) for a minute or two. That will help with breaking the lock and also for spinning it off.
If you're going to use a cutting wheel because lessening the bolt binds up, you need to cut the bolt right behind the nut

[@lmsdiy]

Thanks for sharing those tips, @robertzanatta5219 !

[@johnnguyen2376]

Cut along one side the nut then using chisel hammer on the cut will make the nut crack and to remove it by vise grip . If have air tool, using air chisel doing the same .

[@lmsdiy]

Thanks for the tip!

[@hiromiya3365]

Clamp the vise grip on the back where the rubber booth are and use a 1/2 impact gun to remove the nut.

[@lmsdiy]

Great suggestion thx! I used that method on the other side. 😁👍