2006-11-17 19:30:05 · 3 answers · asked by feel_n_learn 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It attaches to both lower control arms ( A-Frames) and helps to stabilize the rocking motion of the car. If it's broke it can cause steering problems and unstabilized sway of the vehicle.
Master tech 40 yrs.
2006-11-17 22:13:18 · answer #1 · answered by Cal 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when a car takes a corner, say a left turn, the right side wheels gets most of the car's weight, the car leans away from the turn so the left side wheels come up a bit and loose traction. the car sways to the right. a sway bar connects the right side wheels to the left side wheels so when the car turns, it can transfer a little of the weight from the right side to the left in order to help keep the left side wheels more firmly on the ground
2006-11-17 19:41:27 · answer #2 · answered by oldguy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a bar usually about 2inches around in Diameter. There are usually one located in the front connected to the lower A-Frame via sway arm bolt and bushings. Another one located in the rear. The wholer purpose is for stability in corners and turns. Usually in faster turns. If broken or not attached there is a possibilty of breaking the suspension possibly wrecking into something. If you are unsure about what it is, i would suggest that you contact someone who knows how to service it correctly, or contact a mechanic! Good luck!
2006-11-17 19:36:08 · answer #3 · answered by jls1znv9999 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋