Other Name: Arm Kit, Steering Linkage Idler; Steering Idler Arm; Pitman Arm; Arm, Steering Idler
Fits the following Chevrolet Models:
Express 1500 | 1996-2002 | Base, LS, LT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
Express 2500 | 1996-2002 | Base, LS | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL
Express 3500 | 1996-2002 | Base, LS | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
P30 | 1996-1999 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
Q: How to replace the idler arm on Chevrolet Express 2500?
A: The replacement of the idler arm starts with supporting a lifted vehicle. The idler arm to relay rod retaining nut must be removed before discarding it. The Ball Joint Remover (J 43631) will help disconnect the idler arm from the relay rod. The procedure starts by removing both idler arm to frame mounting bolts before pulling the idler arm from the vehicle. Initially install the idler arm to its position on the frame. Screw in the idler arm to frame mounting bolts before tightening them to 150 N.m (111 lb ft). Attach the idler arm to the relay rod and attach a new idler arm to relay rod retaining nut while torquing it to 63 N.m (47 lb ft). Perform a final procedure of vehicle lowering and inspect wheel alignment.
Q: How to replace the idler arm on Chevrolet Express 1500?
A: The vehicle needs to be elevated for idler arm replacement work. Discard the idler arm to relay rod retaining nut before proceeding to removal. Apply the Ball Joint Remover (J 43631) to disconnect the idler arm from its position on the relay rod. After raising and supporting the vehicle you should remove the idler arm to frame mounting bolts and extract the idler arm from the vehicle. Start installation by mounting the idler arm onto the frame while tightening the idler arm mounting bolts to 150 Nm (111 ft. lbs.). Connect the idler arm to the relay rod then fasten a new idler arm to relay rod retaining nut while torquing it to 63 Nm (47 ft. lbs.). Lower your vehicle and verify the wheel alignment after finishing your work.
Q: How to replace the idler arm on Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
A: The first procedure for replacing the idler arm starts with removing the engine shield followed by discarding the idler arm nut. First loosen the idler arm nut off the idler arm . Then detach the idler arm from the relay rod using puller (J 24319-B). Start by removing bolts from idler arm components at the frame of the vehicle until the idler arm component can be extracted from the vehicle. Position the new idler arm to the vehicle frame before installing its bolts and nuts to a torque setting of 105 Nm (78 lb ft). Place the idler arm onto the relay rod then secure a new idler arm nut onto the idler arm by torquing it to 62 Nm (46 lb ft). The last step involves installing the engine shield if present while performing front toe adjustment procedures.