OEM Cadillac Catera Idler Arm

Cadillac Catera Idler Arm Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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  Q: How to replace the idler arm on Cadillac Catera?

  A: In order to remove the idler arm, lift and hold it up and provide added support at the far end to prevent dropping of the vehicle onto the hoist. Retreat idler arm bolts and relay rod-to-Idler arm ball stud nut. Remove the idler arm from the relay rod using the Relay Rod Removal Tool (J 42400). For installation, start with the installation of the idler arm and bolts, where you tighten the idler arm bolts to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.). Next, secure the relay rod to the idler arm and the use the Linkage Installer (J 42089) on the relay rod ball stud and tighten it to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs), and then take off the tool. When fitting the relay rod-to-idler arm ball stud nut a new self-locking idler arm ball stud nut is to be used and will need to be tightened to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.). Finally, lower the vehicle.