How to properly remove and replace the Sway Bar Bushing and Sway Bar Kit on a Kia Optima?

One of the rear wheel lug nuts should be loosened in some fashion; the vehicle should then be raised by the jack and safely supported with jackstands in its rear before one rear wheel is removed. If necessary, remove the hangers of the exhaust system to obtain the necessary space and then remove the links connecting the maintainer bar to this bar. Loosen the bolts of the sway bar bushing retainers, thereby removing the sway bar kit from the vehicle; you should also remove the bushings noting their positions. Examine the bushings for signs of wear, hardness or softness, misshapen condition, cracking or any other outward sign of wear as well as use and check the sway bar links and see if ballstuds are loose or not. Scrub the places in the bar through which the bushings run with a wire brush then before installing the new bushings, apply vegetable oil and not any petroleum or mineral-base lubricant or brake fluid as it will introduce wear. The final process is the installation where the steps are taken in the reverse order to the removal process.

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Kia Optima Stabilizer Bar Bush
Part Number: 548133S110
$13.15 MSRP: $18.82
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- Other Name: Bush-Stabilizer Bar
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2015 Kia Optima | 2.0L - Theta 2, 2.4L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Stabilizer Bar Bush
Part Number: 555133N100
$19.13 MSRP: $27.37
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- Other Name: Bush-Stabilizer Bar
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2015 Kia Optima | 2.0L - Theta 2, 2.4L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Stabilizer Bar Bush
Part Number: 548132G001
$20.29 MSRP: $29.03
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bush-Stabilizer Bar; Bushing, Stabilizer Bar Bushing
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Kia Optima | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.4L, 2.4L - Theta 2, 2.4L - Theta FF, 2.7L, 2.7L - MU | 4 Door Sedan, Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Stabilizer Bar Bush
Part Number: 5481339100
$21.84 MSRP: $31.25
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bush-Stabilizer Bar; Bushing, Stabilizer Bar Bushing
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2005 Kia Optima | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.4L, 2.5L, 2.7L | 4 Door Sedan
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Kia Optima Stabilizer Bar Bush
Part Number: 54813C1000
$20.18 MSRP: $28.87
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bush-Stabilizer Bar; Bushing, Stabilizer Bar Bushing
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2020 Kia Optima | 1.6L - GAMMA, 2.0L - Theta 2, 2.4L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Stabilizer Bar Bush
Part Number: 555133N200
$21.44 MSRP: $30.67
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bush-Stabilizer Bar; Bushing, Stabilizer Bar Bushing
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2020 Kia Optima | 1.6L - GAMMA, 2.0L - Theta 2, 2.4L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Stabilizer Bar Bush
Part Number: 555132G200
$22.84 MSRP: $30.95
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bush-Stabilizer Bar
- Replaced by: 555132G000
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006 Kia Optima | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.4L, 2.7L | 4 Door Sedan
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Kia Optima Stabilizer Bar Bush
Part Number: 555132G100
$13.90 MSRP: $18.83
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bush-Stabilizer Bar
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2010 Kia Optima | 2.4L - Theta 2, 2.7L - MU | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Stabilizer Bar Bush
Part Number: 5481339110
$9.62 MSRP: $13.03
You Save: $3.41 (27%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bush-Stabilizer Bar
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2005 Kia Optima | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.4L, 2.5L, 2.7L | 4 Door Sedan
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Kia Optima Bushing
Part Number: 5557738600
$12.61 MSRP: $18.03
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bush-Rear Stabilizer
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2005 Kia Optima | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.4L, 2.5L, 2.7L | 4 Door Sedan
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Kia Optima Stabilizer Bar Bush
Part Number: 5481339001
$21.84 MSRP: $31.25
You Save: $9.41 (31%)
Ships in 1-3 Business Days
ADD TO CART
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bush-Stabilizer Bar; Bushing, Stabilizer Bar Bushing
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2005 Kia Optima | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.4L, 2.5L, 2.7L | 4 Door Sedan
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Kia Optima Stabilizer Bar Bush
Part Number: 555132G000
$21.63 MSRP: $30.95
You Save: $9.32 (31%)
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bush-Stabilizer Bar; Bushing, Stabilizer Bar Bushing
- Replaces: 555132G200
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Kia Optima | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.4L, 2.4L - Theta 2, 2.4L - Theta FF, 2.7L, 2.7L - MU | 4 Door Sedan, Sedan - 4Door 5P

Kia Optima Sway Bar Bushing

The Kia Optima Sway Bar Bushing keeps the anti-roll bar firmly anchored to ensure the sedan corners flat while it absorbs bumps and muffles road noise. Each Kia has a pair of stabilizer bars, front and rear, with every Optima having a dedicated Sway Bar Bushing at each mount to dampen the contact of the bar to the frame, allowing it to pivot without metal clatter. When fresh and greased, the Sway Bar Bushing sleeves allow the car to steer with confidence; once worn, they cause rattles, squeaks, lazy turn-in, and even shaky handling that can threaten safety across Kia ownership. Two styles appear through Optima generations: the front Sway Bar Bushing shaped for heavier nose loads and the rear version tuned for lighter suspension travel, but they both have the same job and signs of failure. Drivers should listen for new noises and repair problems quickly because a loose bar can no longer counter body roll. Regular inspection and lubrication help every Kia Optima keep its Sway Bar Bushing working quietly and effectively mile after mile.

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Kia Optima Sway Bar Bushing Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Stabilizer Bar Bush
548132G001
Q: How to properly remove and replace the Sway Bar Bushing and Sway Bar Kit on a Kia Optima?
A:
One of the rear wheel lug nuts should be loosened in some fashion; the vehicle should then be raised by the jack and safely supported with jackstands in its rear before one rear wheel is removed. If necessary, remove the hangers of the exhaust system to obtain the necessary space and then remove the links connecting the maintainer bar to this bar. Loosen the bolts of the sway bar bushing retainers, thereby removing the sway bar kit from the vehicle; you should also remove the bushings noting their positions. Examine the bushings for signs of wear, hardness or softness, misshapen condition, cracking or any other outward sign of wear as well as use and check the Sway Bar Links and see if ballstuds are loose or not. Scrub the places in the bar through which the bushings run with a wire brush then before installing the new bushings, apply vegetable oil and not any petroleum or mineral-base lubricant or brake fluid as it will introduce wear. The final process is the installation where the steps are taken in the reverse order to the removal process.