How to service and repair the idler arm on Cadillac Catera?

When repairing or servicing the idler arm you should start by raising and supporting the vehicle. To start the idler arm service and repair you must remove the idler arm bolts as well as the relay rod-to-idler arm ball stud nut. Detach the idler arm from the relay rod with the Relay Rod Removal Tool (J42400). Installation begins with attaching the idler arm along with its bolts before tightening all idler arm bolts to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.). After that step, mount the relay rod onto the idler arm position. Apply the Linkage Installer (J42089) tool to the relay rod ball stud while tightening it to 30 Nm (22 ft; lbs.) before taking out the tool. The proper installation of the relay rod-to-idler arm ball stud nut requires a fresh self-locking nut and appropriate torque of 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.). Finally, lower the vehicle.

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Cadillac Idler Arm
Part Number: 19149615
$90.68 MSRP: $154.38
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Kit, Steering Linkage Idler; Pitman Arm
- Replaced by: 85819770
Fits the following Cadillac Models:
- Escalade | 2002-2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- Escalade ESV | 2003-2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- Escalade EXT | 2002-2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
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Cadillac Pitman Arm
Part Number: 12471379
$90.68 MSRP: $154.38
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Kit, Pitman; Idler Arm
- Replaced by: 85819770
Fits the following Cadillac Models:
- Escalade | 2002-2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- Escalade ESV | 2003-2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- Escalade EXT | 2002-2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
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Cadillac Pitman Arm
Part Number: 26051896
$103.77 MSRP: $142.06
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- Other Name: Arm Kit, Pitman; Steering Pitman Arm; Idler Arm; Arm Kit, Steering Pitman; Arm, Steering Pitman
- Replaces: 26032996
Fits the following Cadillac Models:
- Escalade | 1999-2000 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Cadillac Idler Arm
Part Number: 26054932
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Kit, Steering Linkage Idler; Steering Idler Arm; Pitman Arm; Arm Kit, Steering Idler
- Replaces: 26033093, 31022859
Fits the following Cadillac Models:
- Eldorado | 1984-1985 | Base, Biarritz | 8 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
- Seville | 1985 | Base, Elegante | 8 Cyl 4.1 L GAS
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Cadillac Pitman Arm
Part Number: 9195731
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm, Steering Linkage Idler; Steering Idler Arm; Idler Arm; Arm, Steering Idler
Fits the following Cadillac Models:
- Catera | 1997-2001 | Base, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Cadillac Pitman Arm
Part Number: 7831535
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Kit, Pitman; Steering Pitman Arm; Idler Arm
Fits the following Cadillac Models:
- Eldorado | 1984-1985 | Base, Biarritz, Cabriolet, Touring | 8 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
- Seville | 1984-1985 | Base, Elegante | 8 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
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Cadillac Pitman Arm
Part Number: 90278818
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm, Steering Pitman; Idler Arm
Fits the following Cadillac Models:
- Catera | 1997-2001 | Base, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Cadillac Pitman Arm
Part Number: 7837646
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Kit, Pitman; Reservoir; Arm Kit, Steering Pitman
Fits the following Cadillac Models:
- Brougham | 1987-1992 | Base, d'Elegance | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
- DeVille | 1984-1987 | Base, Cabriolet, d'Elegance, Touring | 8 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
- Fleetwood | 1993-1996, 1990, 1984-1986 | 60 Special, Base, Brougham, Brougham d'Elegance, Formal | 8 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.5 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
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Cadillac Idler Arm
Part Number: 26059030
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Kit, Steering Linkage Idler; Steering Idler Arm; Pitman Arm; Idler Arm Assembly; Arm Kit, Steering Idler
- Replaces: 26028525
Fits the following Cadillac Models:
- Escalade | 1999-2000 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Cadillac Idler Arm
Part Number: 26041013
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Kit, Steering Linkage Idler; Pitman Arm; Arm Assembly, Steering Idler; Arm Kit, Steering Idler
Fits the following Cadillac Models:
- Brougham | 1987-1992 | Base, d'Elegance | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
- DeVille | 1984-1987 | Base, Cabriolet, d'Elegance, Touring | 8 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
- Fleetwood | 1993-1996, 1984-1986 | Base, Brougham, Brougham d'Elegance, Formal | 8 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
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Q: How to service and repair the idler arm on Cadillac Catera?
A: When repairing or servicing the idler arm you should start by raising and supporting the vehicle. To start the idler arm service and repair you must remove the idler arm bolts as well as the relay rod-to-idler arm ball stud nut. Detach the idler arm from the relay rod with the Relay Rod Removal Tool (J42400). Installation begins with attaching the idler arm along with its bolts before tightening all idler arm bolts to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.). After that step, mount the relay rod onto the idler arm position. Apply the Linkage Installer (J42089) tool to the relay rod ball stud while tightening it to 30 Nm (22 ft; lbs.) before taking out the tool. The proper installation of the relay rod-to-idler arm ball stud nut requires a fresh self-locking nut and appropriate torque of 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.). Finally, lower the vehicle.

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