Introduction
The idler arm is an essential part of the steering and suspension system on a truck. This guide shows how to replace the most common broken part on an idler arm. Check this guide to learn how to take one off.
What you need
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First the Idler arm must be removed from the truck. Another guide has instructions to take the arm off.
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Using a 19 mm socket, take the nut off from inside the idler arm bracket.
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If the arm rotates in the bracket, then it can be taken out of the vice and placed on the ground.
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Once on the ground, your foot can be used to stop the arm from rotating and enable you to put torque on the nut.
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Once the nut is off, the arm can be gently tapped out of the bracket.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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