What tools are required to service and repair the idler arm on GMC Safari?

The repair and service of idler arm requires two essential tools: Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller (J 24319-B) and Steering Linkage Installer (12 mm) (J 29193). Raising the vehicle allows access to remove two bolts from the idler arm. The prevailing torque nut on the idler arm ball stud should be taken off before it is discarded. The Service procedure starts with a Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller (J 24319-B) to disconnect the relay rod from the idler arm followed by idler arm removal. Thoroughly examine both the ball stud threads and seal before cleaning every thread on the ball stud and in the ball stud nut. To install the idler arm position it on the frame before tightening its bolts to 105 Nm torque equivalent to 77 foot pounds. The Steering Linkage Installer (J 29193) with 12 mm diameter (J 29193) should be used to place the relay rod onto the idler arm ball stud while maintaining the seal positioned correctly on the stud before tightening it to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) for taper seating. Use a new prevailing torque nut to secure the idler arm ball stud while tightening it to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) using the Steering Linkage Installer (J 29193). Adjustment of toe-in should be completed after lowering the vehicle.

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GMC Safari Idler Arm
Part Number: 12479345
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Kit, Steering Linkage Idler; Steering Idler Arm; Pitman Arm; Arm Kit, Steering Idler
- Replaces: 26057013, 12471302
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-2005 GMC Safari | Base, GT, SL, SLE, SLT, SLX | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Safari Pitman Arm
Part Number: 26057019
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Kit, Pitman; Idler Arm; Arm Kit, Steering Pitman
- Replaces: 26015460
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-2005 GMC Safari | Base, GT, SL, SLE, SLT, SLX | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Safari Pitman Arm
Part Number: 26056102
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Kit, Pitman; Idler Arm; Arm Kit, Steering Pitman
- Replaces: 26023690
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-2005 GMC Safari | Base, GT, SL, SLE, SLT, SLX | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Safari Idler Arm, Passenger Side
Part Number: 26056096
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Kit, Steering Linkage Idler; Steering Idler Arm; Pitman Arm; Arm Kit, Steering Idler
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 26034473
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-2005 GMC Safari | Base, GT, SL, SLE, SLT, SLX | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Safari Pitman Arm
Part Number: 15589922
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm, Steering Pitman; Idler Arm
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1990 GMC Safari | Base, SL, SLE, SLT, SLX | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Safari Idler Arm, Driver Side
Part Number: 12479343
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Kit, Steering Linkage Idler; Steering Idler Arm; Pitman Arm; Arm Kit, Steering Idler
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 26056095
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-2005 GMC Safari | Base, GT, SL, SLE, SLT, SLX | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS

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Q: What tools are required to service and repair the idler arm on GMC Safari?
A: The repair and service of idler arm requires two essential tools: Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller (J 24319-B) and Steering Linkage Installer (12 mm) (J 29193). Raising the vehicle allows access to remove two bolts from the idler arm. The prevailing torque nut on the idler arm ball stud should be taken off before it is discarded. The Service procedure starts with a Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller (J 24319-B) to disconnect the relay rod from the idler arm followed by idler arm removal. Thoroughly examine both the ball stud threads and seal before cleaning every thread on the ball stud and in the ball stud nut. To install the idler arm position it on the frame before tightening its bolts to 105 Nm torque equivalent to 77 foot pounds. The Steering Linkage Installer (J 29193) with 12 mm diameter (J 29193) should be used to place the relay rod onto the idler arm ball stud while maintaining the seal positioned correctly on the stud before tightening it to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) for taper seating. Use a new prevailing torque nut to secure the idler arm ball stud while tightening it to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) using the Steering Linkage Installer (J 29193). Adjustment of toe-in should be completed after lowering the vehicle.