How to service and repair the idler arm on Chevrolet Suburban 1500?

First, lift the vehicle and put jack stands underneath it to work on the idler arm. Lift out the differential carrier shield, then go on to remove the idler arm ball stud nut (10), without reusing it. First, disconnect the idler arm (1) from the relay rod (9) using the J 24319-01. After that, uninstall the idler arm (2) from the car by taking out the nuts (1) and bolts (3). Install the idler arm (2) onto the frame and put in the frame bolts (3), then screw in the nuts (1) and tighten them to 99 Nm (73 ft. lbs.). Screw on the relay rod (9) to the idler arm ball stud (1), so the seal is positioned appropriately and tighten them with J 29193 or J 29194 to reach 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) which will seat the tapers properly. Get rid of the twist-lock nut and add the idler arm ball stud prevailing torque nut (10) to the idler arm ball stud (1), making sure it is tightened to 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.). After that, reinstall the carrier shield, bring the vehicle down and adjust the way the wheels are angled at the front.

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Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Idler Arm Part Number: 19153392
$164.19 MSRP: $281.96
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- Other Name: Arm Kit, Steering Linkage Idler; Steering Idler Arm; Pitman Arm; Arm Kit, Steering Idler
- Replaced by: 19540969
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2013 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | LS, LT, LTZ | 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
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Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Idler Arm Part Number: 19149615
$90.68 MSRP: $154.38
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- Other Name: Arm Kit, Steering Linkage Idler; Pitman Arm
- Replaced by: 85819770
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Base, LS, LT, LTZ, Z71 | 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
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Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Pitman Arm Part Number: 12479051
$45.98 MSRP: $112.19
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Kit, Pitman; Steering Pitman Arm; Idler Arm
- Replaced by: 85819774
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | LS, LT, LTZ | 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
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Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Pitman Arm Part Number: 12471379
$90.68 MSRP: $154.38
You Save: $63.70 (42%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Kit, Pitman; Idler Arm
- Replaced by: 85819770
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Base, LS, LT, LTZ, Z71 | 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
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Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Pitman Arm Part Number: 19434290
$45.98 MSRP: $112.19
You Save: $66.21 (60%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Kit, Pitman
- Replaced by: 85819774
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2013 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | LS, LT, LTZ | 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX

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Q: How to service and repair the idler arm on Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
A:
First, lift the vehicle and put jack stands underneath it to work on the idler arm. Lift out the differential carrier shield, then go on to remove the idler arm ball stud nut (10), without reusing it. First, disconnect the idler arm (1) from the relay rod (9) using the J 24319-01. After that, uninstall the idler arm (2) from the car by taking out the nuts (1) and bolts (3). Install the idler arm (2) onto the frame and put in the frame bolts (3), then screw in the nuts (1) and tighten them to 99 Nm (73 ft. lbs.). Screw on the relay rod (9) to the idler arm ball stud (1), so the seal is positioned appropriately and tighten them with J 29193 or J 29194 to reach 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) which will seat the tapers properly. Get rid of the twist-lock nut and add the idler arm ball stud prevailing torque nut (10) to the idler arm ball stud (1), making sure it is tightened to 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.). After that, reinstall the carrier shield, bring the vehicle down and adjust the way the wheels are angled at the front.