Dorman 542-197 Suspension Stabilizer Bar Link Kit - Front Left

Dorman 542-197 Rear Stabilizer Link

Dorman 542-197 is a suspension stabilizer bar link kit built as a direct replacement for the original equipment on select Kia and Hyundai vehicles. It is precision-engineered and tested for reliable rear suspension service, with a coated steel link, male threaded ends, greaseable construction, dust boot, grease fittings, and locking nuts.

Key Features

• Direct replacement stabilizer bar link for rear suspension service
• Fits 2017-2020 Kia Cadenza, front left
• Fits 2016-2020 Kia Optima, front left
• Fits 2015-2019 Hyundai Sonata, front left
• Steel link construction with coated finish
• Male threaded ends with 12 mm attachment size and M1.25 thread pitch
• Greaseable design with grease fittings, dust boot, bearings, and locking nuts included
• Standard replacement grade for OE-style suspension repair

Detailed Description

This Dorman stabilizer bar link, part number 542-197, is made for drivers replacing worn sway bar link hardware on specific Kia Cadenza, Kia Optima, and Hyundai Sonata applications. The link uses steel construction, a coated finish, and male threaded ends to match the original suspension layout, while the greaseable design and dust boot help support long-term serviceability. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K750792 and Delphi TC7610 for the same application.

For buyers searching for a rear suspension stabilizer link, front left sway bar link, or OE replacement stabilizer bar link for Kia Optima, Hyundai Sonata, or Kia Cadenza, Dorman 542-197 provides a vehicle-specific solution with confirmed fitment across the listed model years.

What It Helps Address

• Clunking or rattling from a worn stabilizer link
• Excessive play in the sway bar connection
• Uneven suspension response over bumps and turns
• Noise caused by deteriorated link bearings or joints
• Loss of steering stability from worn front suspension linkage

Installation Notes and Tips

Install on the front left position only for the listed applications. Verify thread pitch, attachment size, and suspension position before installation. Because this link is greaseable, service the fittings during routine chassis maintenance to help maintain joint movement. Always inspect adjacent sway bar bushings, control arm hardware, and mounting points for wear before completing the repair.

Quality Assurance

Dorman states this stabilizer bar link kit is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to replace the original equipment on specific vehicles. The part number is 542-197.