I bought this 95' 960 a couple months ago and it has a rattle that happens over bumps at low speeds. I think it is the anti-roll bar link (or also known as the sway bar link) on the front left side. It connects the anti-roll bar to the strut.
I have never worked on any part a car's suspension before and need a little guidance.
When I grab hold the link and shake it there is a slight radial movement in the upper end of it. (the right side link doesn't have any movement.)
Can I just remove the nuts with a ratchet and remove the link and either replace the entire piece or just replace the rubber bearings? Is it that simple with plain ol' hand tools or do I need something special?
Sorry for the stupid question but I this board has given me a lot of courage to try repairing things on my own that I usually would have taken to the shop.

The new link comes complete with everything as one assembly. The bushings etc are factory "installed" and not available as parts. The design doesn't allow for replaceing individual parts. The links are easy to replace with the car on ramps. You will need an open end wrench to hold the stud while turning the nuts. Be carefull so that the boot on the new one doesn't get damaged while you are installing it. Note the direction the studs are pointing so you can be sure to put the new one in the same way.

The life of these things seems quite variable as if the factory is having quality problems. My OEM units quit about at the same time, around 85K miles. One of the replacements only lasted 10K before it was gaone again. It's replacement seems to be holding in there. You shouldn't be able to feel any play in the link.

I would only replace the bad one as you can't tell how long the other might last and they are about $50.00. You'll be amazed at how much noise and discomfort that bad link was causing. Your car will seem like new with good links.
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'96 965 with 16' wheels at 113K. Had '85 745 Turbo Diesel for 200K.

This is a common problem. Buy new links from your fave retailer and replace them. It's really simple to do. Unbolt them from the strut and the swaybar, replace them and tighten the new ones.
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Warren Bain - '99 V70GLT G-Valve > 80K mi, 89 300SE, '96 965 >120Kmi, near Manassas Va.. Check the 700/900 FAQ via the 'features' pull down menu. This post written with 100% recycled electrons.

I've been going through these links too since the originals died. Is there a torque spec for the bolts that hold these little buggers? I am wondering if I am doing something wrong when I install them. It seems so simple....maybe there is a catch???

No catch, just tighten them.
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Warren Bain - '99 V70GLT G-Valve > 80K mi, 89 300SE, '96 965 >120Kmi, near Manassas Va.. Check the 700/900 FAQ via the 'features' pull down menu. This post written with 100% recycled electrons.