Sway Bar? Problems

[mrcarson2]

So I just got my P5 a few weeks ago, it needed new brakes. Last weekend I replaced all four rotors and pads. When changing the front drivers side brakes, I noticed some sort of linkage that is bolted on to the spring/strut assembly and is connected to what looks like a sway bar. The joint that connects to it (looks like a small ball joint and has four blue dots on it) was disconnected from the bar. I have been noticing that the car pulls slightly to the left. I was wondering what this is (This is the newest car I have owned by 10 yrs) and if it is a common problem and what I can do to fix it. I tried just shoving it back in to the bar but it came back out when I next drove it. Thanks.

 

[mrcarson2]

Ok, think I finally found what they are called, while browsing the workshop manual they are called a "Stabilizer control link". Are these a pain to replace or should I take it to a mechanic?

 

[NCZ13]

yeah its commonly called an endlink here.

they are pretty easy to replace.

jack the front of the car up, remove the wheel, bolt on the new one.

 

[mrcarson2]

OK, looking around the forums I thought that is what it was. Thanks.

 

[i12drivemyMP5]

..........or find a nut & put it back together & go more. While you're at it, check the other 3 & make sure both ends are tight on those. Need a 12mm wrench & an allen wrench in the middle of the bolt. IF THEY AREN'T RUSTED TO HELL...........

 

[mrcarson2]

Oh nice, if that is all I have to do, that would be wonderful! They look like they are not too rusty.

 

[i12drivemyMP5]

Just get another nut the same as the others. Jack the car up until you can get it back in place & tighten the nut. Check both ends of all 4. If that one came loose then others may be. Just jack each side up to take stress off & tighten as necessary.