Idler Arm: Service and Repair

Idler Arm and Bracket

Removal

1. Raise and support the vehicle.





2. Remove the nut.
1 Remove the cotter pin.
2 Remove the nut and washer.





3. Remove the steering sector shaft arm drag link.





4. Remove the steering idler arm and bracket.
1 Remove the bolts, washers and nuts.
2 Remove the steering idler arm and bracket.

Installation





1. NOTE: Before installing the idler arm to the drag link, make sure the idler arm is in the straight ahead position (parallel to the vehicle's centerline).

Install the steering idler arm and bracket, bolts, washers and nuts.





2. Position the steering sector shaft arm drag link onto the steering idler arm and bracket.





3. Install the washer, nut and a new cotter pin.
4. Lower the vehicle.