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A suspension assembly is provided including a pair of stabilizer bar links which interconnect the opposite ends of a stabilizer bar to a pair of suspension members. Each stabilizer bar link has a central body or housing constructed of a polymeric resin including 20 to 40% glass fill for increased me

A suspension assembly is provided including a pair of stabilizer bar links which interconnect the opposite ends of a stabilizer bar to a pair of suspension members. Each stabilizer bar link has a central body or housing constructed of a polymeric resin including 20 to 40% glass fill for increased mechanical properties. A bowl is formed at each end of the housing and is adapted to support a bearing member defining a socket. A ball segment of a ball stud is disposed in the socket to facilitate angular movement of the ball stud relative to the bowl. The bearing member includes a plurality of axial slots extending from an open end of the socket to define resilient socket tabs for enabling the bearing member to snap over and retain the ball stud. The bearing member also includes a collar segment which engages the bowl, and a plurality of circumferential spring tabs engaging the ball stud to provide for wear compensation and to reduce the effect of axial compression variation. A polymeric retention cap is snap fit into each bowl of the housing to secure the ball stud and the bearing member therein.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A stabilizer bar link adapted for interconnecting a stabilizer bar to a suspension member within a vehicular suspension system, the stabilizer bar link comprising:a polymer housing including a bowl formed at an end of a rod segment;a bearing member disposed in said bowl

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A stabilizer bar link adapted for interconnecting a stabilizer bar to a suspension member within a vehicular suspension system, the stabilizer bar link comprising:a polymer housing including a bowl formed at an end of a rod segment;a bearing member disposed in said bowl, said bearing member defining a spherical socket including a plurality of inwardly extending spring tabs and having an axially extending collar portion for engaging said bowl;a ball stud having a ball segment disposed within said socket of said bearing member and supported by said spring tabs; anda retention member having a radially extending annular rim for securing to said bowl such that said radially extending annular rim snap fits inside of said bowl abuttingly engaging said bearing member such that said ball stud and said bearing member are retained in said bowl formed at the end of said rod segment.