Parts for your 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer-Sway bars & links

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer sway bars & links

Based on the Mitsubishi Motors service manual for the CJ/CF Lancer (2008–2017) and common parts catalogues used by workshops, the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer is fitted with stabiliser (sway) bars and sway bar links. The front suspension is a MacPherson strut layout with a stabiliser bar and end links, most trims also run a rear stabiliser bar with links on the multi-link rear suspension. This is backed up by the Mitsubishi workshop manual suspension sections (Front: 33A/33, Rear: 34) and OEM/aftermarket listings from Mitsubishi ASA, Moog, Whiteline and SuperPro that all specify sway bars, D-bushes and link kits for 2015 Lancer variants.

For Lancer owners, the sway bars and links do a quiet but critical job. The bar ties the left and right suspension together, resisting body roll in corners so the tyres stay more planted. The links connect the bar to the control arm or strut, allowing the bar to twist as the wheels move. The net effect is sharper turn-in, steadier road-holding and a more confident feel through roundabouts and highway ramps.

As part of routine servicing, it’s smart to inspect the sway bars & links, especially if the car sees a lot of corrugations, speed humps or rough rural roads common across Australia and New Zealand. Look for cracked or perished D-bushes, torn link boots, looseness in the ball-joints and any witness marks where the bar has been moving in the mounts. A short road test over small bumps can help pick up dull clunks, creaks or knocks that often point to tired links or bushes. Extra body roll or vague steering response are other giveaways.

Replacement is straightforward workshop work. Best practice is to replace links in pairs on the same axle, torque all fasteners to manufacturer specs and tighten rubber-bushed mounts at normal ride height to avoid preloading. An alignment usually isn’t required for link or D-bush replacement, but if other suspension work is done at the same time, an alignment check is wise. Upgraded polyurethane D-bushes or adjustable links can sharpen response, though they may add a touch of NVH. There’s no fixed kilometre interval, many links last 60,000–120,000 km, but harsh conditions can shorten that. If a link is broken or excessively loose, the vehicle should be driven cautiously until repaired, as roll control is reduced.

• Common symptoms: clunks over small bumps, creaks at parking speeds, extra body roll, RWC/WOF defects for suspension play.
• Inspection tip: check bush crush and link ball-joint play with the vehicle on its wheels or supported at ride height.

FAQ: Does the 2015 Lancer have front and rear sway bars?

Yes. The 2015 Lancer runs a front stabiliser bar and links across the range. Most trims also use a rear stabiliser bar with links on the multi-link rear. Owners can confirm by a quick underbody look for the U-shaped bar and small drop links, or by checking the VIN in a parts catalogue.

FAQ: What are the signs the sway bar links or bushes are worn?

Tell-tales include knocking or clunking over small bumps, creaks at low speed, a floaty feel in corners and sometimes uneven response left-to-right. WOF/RWC inspections may note play in the link ball-joints or movement of the bar in its D-bushes.

FAQ: Do sway bar repairs need a wheel alignment?

Generally no for links and D-bushes alone, as they don’t set wheel angles. If control arms, struts or other alignment-affecting parts are touched, get an alignment. After any suspension work, it’s sensible to check tyre wear and steering feel on a short road test.