If a sway bar becomes damaged, it is most likely due to a severe accident affecting other major components, necessitating the services of an auto body shop. Begin by loosening the front wheel lug nuts, then raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Remove the front wheels and disconnect the sway bar links from the bar by removing the lower nut; if the strut is being removed or the link replaced, remove the upper nut. Detach both sway bar bushing retainers from the subframe. With the sway bar detached, slide off the retainer bushings and inspect them for cracks, wear, or deterioration, replacing them if necessary. Also, check the sway bar links for loose ballstuds. Clean the bushing area of the sway bar with a stiff wire brush to remove any rust or dirt. Lubricate the inside and outside of the new bushings with vegetable oil to simplify reassembly, avoiding petroleum or mineral-based lubricants or brake fluid, as they can deteriorate the bushings. Install the retainers and bolts, tightening them to the specified torque, and then install the links, tightening the link nuts to the specified torque.