This is a how to for the sunfire and cavalier owners that would like to put the swaybar mounts in their cars. The first step is to call the dealer and find out if you have the fe1, fe2 or fe3 suspension package, the difference is the diameter of the front swaybar. I have the fe2 in the sunfire i have so its a 21mm bar. The first step is to put the front of the car on jack stands and apply the e-brake. After you get the car in the air you will need to take the tire off. After getting the tire off you will see above the outter tie rod near the firewall, the swaybar mounts, they are held in by 2 15mm bolts that are twords the firewall. You will have to use a 3/8ths drive 15mm with a swivel adapter on it to reach them. The fron of the mount is held in by being wedged into the subframe assembly, once you get the rear bolts out you will then lift the mount over the bar. You will have to slide the old mounts out of the car and slide the new ones in but when you slide the energy suspension ones on the bar make sure to use the included lube and it will be much easier getting the new ones in and will make less noise down the road. MAKE SURE TO USE ANTI-SEIZE ON ALL BOLTS FOR REASSEMBLY!
This is a picture of the new mount installed and should be used for reference of where the mount is.
I have also installed swaybar end links on the car at this time
To install these you will need a 15mm wrench and socket, as you will need to hold the top and bottom of the swaybar endlink as it will spin. You will have to cut the included bushings to allow the new bushings to fit and be reassembled below are a few pics of how to do this, and remember the cups always cup the first bushing, use the old ones for reference. Torque specs are 50 ft. / lbs on the 2 15mm bolts.
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http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q94/gmto2nr/bikeenergysuspensionandsubframeands.jpghttp://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q94/gmto2nr/bikeenergysuspensionandsubframea-1.jpgAny further questions may be directed to myself at
gmto2nr@yahoo.com or jeff at Energy Suspension
