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This video goes over how to replace a front sway bar link on a 2012 Ford Fusion with a 2.5 motor. This should be the same process for any 2006 -2012 (First Generation) Ford Fusion. If a sway bar link is broken or worn, it can make a lot of noise, making you think the car is actually coming apart. A lot of the time it will clunk and rattle as you travel down bumpy roads. Sway bar links are fairly inexpensive to buy and super easy to install. You can still drive a vehicle with a broken sway bar link. The vehicle may feel loose and not as secure on corners, but it’s not unsafe to use. Just use some discretion when going into corners and be aware of driving conditions. Sway Bar links work with a sway bar to stabilize the vehicle's body, especially around corners. Whenever you turn your vehicle, the links help the sway bar transfer the load from one side of the suspension to the other. So the sway bar links are important to achieve the ride and stability that the manufacturer intended.

Tools needed:

Torch Set – – https://amzn.to/3HugueJ
Air Impact Gun -- -- https://amzn.to/3LHq6TW
Socket Set -- -- https://amzn.to/3vrSnYZ
Hand Cleaner -- -- https://amzn.to/3jkXlBk
Rubber Gloves -- -- https://amzn.to/35STq6Q
Shop Towels -- -- https://amzn.to/3y2KwzR

Parts:

Sway Bar Links -- -- https://amzn.to/3Vw3LPG

These are the tools we used or something that’s similar. There are many manufacturers and various prices. It's a good idea to buy the better tool with the best warranty and easiest exchange in case of tool failure.



Disclaimer:

The Auto Teacher assumes no liability for property damage or injury that happens as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Any information learned from this video is to be used at your own risk. The Auto Teacher recommends safety first! Protective gloves, safety glasses and jack stands are highly recommended. These tutorials are made strictly to help people with their car projects and are given to provide factual information we’ve learned over the past 40 years working on cars. We do not guarantee any particular result or any particular warranty. Any injury, loss or damage contained by the viewer while attempting to follow the video’s instructions is solely the viewer’s fault and not The Auto Teacher.