• January 19, 2009
• Category: DIY
• Written By: Chris
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There is a common misconception floating around that you have to remove the exhaust to install a rear sway bar on the TSX. This is simply not true, I have done it a good 3 or 4 times without removing the exhaust at all and I’ll tell you how to do it in this tutorial. Be sure to give yourself at least an hour for this install.

*CT Engineering rear sway bar will only clear the OEM or CT Engineering exhaust. Progress will clear ANY aftermarket cat-back and will install the same way as this DIY shows

Tools Required:

• Metric and standard socket set
• Metric hex key set
• Metric crescent wrench set
• Floor jack with stands
• Silicon grease if needed

Step 1:
Raise the car up and position it on stands. There is a jack point in the middle of the car I believe either just before or just after the gas can, I can’t remember at the moment. Look under the car and you can’t miss it. Use the OEM jack points on either side of the rear passenger for your stands.

Step 2:
Now under the car remove the endlink nuts. You’ll need your hex key set here, simply insert the proper sized hex key into the bolt, then use your crescent wrench to twist the nut while holding the bolt secure with the hex key. The nuts could be pretty well siezed on if you have a high mileage car or live in a climate where they use salt or other de-icers. Just use some WD-40, PB Blaster, Silicon spray lubricant, or whatever to free up the nuts.

Step 3:
Remove the two bolts that hold the driver side muffler in place, this is what will allow you to clear the exhaust when removing the OEM rear sway bar and installing the CT rear sway bar. Be careful not to strip the nuts/bolts and not to damage the gasket. Make sure the exhaust is cold before attempting this.

Step 4:
Remove the OEM brackets that hold the sway bar in place and let it rest on the exhaust. Be sure to keep these bolts because you’ll be reusing them.

Step 5:
Slide the rear sway bar to the front of the vehicle, then down the passenger side, then angle it and slide it between the exhaust where we detached the driver side muffler. I cannot explain this in much greater detail, but trust me it works. It would help to have a friend with you on this to keep the muffler and the exhaust pipe seperate while you slide the sway bar through.

Step 6:
This is the same as step 5, only opposite and with your new rear sway bar.

Step 7:
Re-attach the endlinks to your new rear sway bar but do not torque them down yet. Lube up the bushings supplied by CT engineering and use their supplied brackets and the OEM bracket bolts and attach the rear sway bar to the mounts. Do not torque these down yet.

Step 8:
Make sure the bar is even between the brackets and side to side (with Progress there are two washers welded to the bar so you don’t have to do this part) and torque down the endlinks to the specs provided by CT.

Step 9:
Torque the brackets and re-install the driver side muffler. Double check the torque on your brackets and endlinks then lower the car back to the ground.

Step 10:
Gently bounce the rear of the car to ensure there are no squeaks and your all set.

ALWAYS refer to the supplied instructions when installing any parts.