I just replaced the links and bushings on my front sway bar. Reinstalling the sway bar links was a bear. For future reference, what is the correct procedure to do so?

My procedure was to put an old link without bushing under the new one on the floor of the garage, and push down and turn with all my weight to press the new one in place. There has to be an easier way.

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Thank You!
Fred
2009 ML350
2004 SL600
2004 SL500
1996 SL600
2002 SLK32
2005 CLK320 cabrio
2003 ML350
1997 C280 Sport