Help removing idler arm

[shorepatrol]

No chance I can get to the nut to remove the arm from the center link. Can I turn the wheels to move it over where I can get to it or do the wheels need to be straight.

 

[Z71Hobbs]

Should be able to. I’d turn it outward to get the nut off, loosen the drag link, then turn back. Or, just take the whole idler arm assembly off-not too bad.

Is this on your lifted truck?

 

[shorepatrol]

Should be able to. I’d turn it outward to get the nut off, loosen the drag link, then turn back. Or, just take the whole idler arm assembly off-not too bad.

Is this on your lifted truck?

Yes, my truck. I'm replacing the idler arm bracket as well. I just need some space to get to the nut. The drop bracket is in the way with the wheels straight. Wasn't sure if I could uninstall and reinstall with the wheels turned. So I'm good to go turning the wheels correct?

 

[Z71Hobbs]

I’d think so. The drag link will square it all back up ok.

 

[Z71Hobbs]

So happy I did all that stuff when I did the lift.

 

[Bob L]

When changing the pitman arm you want things straight the idler arm is just along for the ride and can be changed in any position.

 

[shorepatrol]

I’d think so. The drag link will square it all back up ok.

Just torque down the locking nut on the idler arm bracket using the allen key to hold the shaft or blast it on with an impact?

 

[shorepatrol]

When changing the pitman arm you want things straight the idler arm is just along for the ride and can be changed in any position.

Fantastic, I'll install tomorrow. Did the control arms and tie rods today. It's beer time

 

[454cid]

Move it however you want it. Everything is moving

Just torque down the locking nut on the idler arm bracket using the allen key to hold the shaft or blast it on with an impact?

There isn't a single nut on the truck that should be blasted on with an impact.

 

[shorepatrol]

Move it however you want it. Everything is moving



There isn't a single nut on the truck that should be blasted on with an impact.

just to get it to seat on the taper. Torque down proper after. Guess you recommend a wrench and the allen key