Idler Arm: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Hoist vehicle.





2. Remove split pin and idler arm castle nut from center link.





3. Disconnect idler arm from center link, using special tool (A).

Special Tool (A): 09913-65210 or equivalent.





4. Remove idler arm bush nut.
5. Remove idler arm complete with its bush.





6. Remove idler arm bush using press and special tool (B).

Special Tool (B): 09943-88211 or equivalent.

INSTALLATION





1. Install bush into idler arm using special tool (B) and special tool (C).

Special Tool:
(B): 09943-88211
(C): 09940-53111 or equivalents.





2. Insert upper washer, arm and lower washer into idler arm shaft in that order and tighten lock nut to specified torque.

Tightening Torque (a): 75 Nm (54.5 ft. lbs.)





3. Connect idler arm to center link. Tighten castle nut until holes for split pin are aligned but only within specified torque.

Tightening Torque (b): 50 Nm (36.5 ft. lbs.)

4. Bend split pin as shown.