Parts for your 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer-Sway bars & links

2014 Mitsubishi Lancer sway-bars-&-links

Based on technical sources including the Mitsubishi Motors Lancer CJ/CF (2014) Workshop Manual – Suspension section, the Mitsubishi ASA electronic parts catalogue, and aftermarket fitment catalogues used by Australian and New Zealand parts suppliers, the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer is fitted with a front stabiliser (sway) bar and end links, with most trims also carrying a rear stabiliser bar and links. So, sway-bars-&-links are absolutely relevant to servicing and handling on this model.

Sway-bars-&-links on the 2014 Lancer tie the left and right sides of the suspension together to resist body roll in corners. The bar itself is a spring-steel torsion rod, while the links connect it to the control arms or struts. On the road, that means flatter cornering, better steering feel, and more predictable behaviour in quick lane changes. The links use ball-joints or bushes that allow movement but transmit force, when they wear, the bar can’t do its job and the car can feel loose or clunky over bumps.

As part of routine servicing, it’s smart to inspect the sway bar D-bushes on the chassis and the end links for play, torn dust boots, perished rubber, or rusted studs. A quick pry-bar check for movement and a road test over speed humps will usually expose any knocks. Many Lancers will see link or bush wear somewhere between 80,000 and 150,000 kilometres, sooner if driven on rough roads. Replacement is straightforward with basic tools: soak fasteners with penetrant, support the suspension, and torque fasteners with the vehicle’s weight on the wheels to avoid twisting the bushes. An alignment isn’t normally required for link or D-bush replacement, but it’s worth booking one if there’s uneven tyre wear or the steering wheel isn’t centred. When choosing parts, quality bushes and links with metal-backed, grease-resistant components tend to last longer, and re-torque after a short shakedown drive can keep things quiet. Always follow the torque specs and procedures in the Mitsubishi service manual.

• Common symptoms: clunks over bumps, increased body roll, vague steering, squeaks, or visible bush cracks.
• Service tip: replace links in pairs (left/right) and consider new D-bushes if the bar shows polished wear marks.
• Safety: support the car securely and avoid over-tightening, distorted bushes won’t last.

Does the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer have sway bars front and rear?
Yes. The factory documentation and parts catalogues list a front stabiliser bar with end links across the range, and most trims also have a rear bar with links. Performance variants use different diameters, but the function is the same: reduce roll and sharpen handling.

How long do sway bar links and bushes last on a 2014 Lancer?
In typical AU/NZ driving they often last 80,000–150,000 km. Corrugated or potholed roads can shorten that. Regular inspections at service intervals help catch wear early before it turns into knocks, extra body roll, or uneven tyre wear.

Do I need a wheel alignment after replacing sway bar links?
Usually no, because links and D-bushes don’t set alignment angles. If the car previously pulled, the steering wheel sits off-centre, or tyres show odd wear, an alignment is sensible after any suspension work.