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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: omega18 on 04 February 2008, 15:30:20

Title: Steering idler
Post by: omega18 on 04 February 2008, 15:30:20

I am going to be replacing a inner track rod end and I was wondering what the best way to check the idler arm is? Just so I can replace it if them if there is any signs of wear.

Also I have just taken up the play in the steering box which has made a amazing amount of difference!!  :y

Thanks in advance  Karl

Title: Re: Steering idler
Post by: Dazzler on 04 February 2008, 15:55:09

The rod will be fine, it may be seized slightly but not worn. Just check both track rod ends for movement/play.

Title: Re: Steering idler
Post by: omega18 on 04 February 2008, 15:58:58

The rubber boot on the track end has perished so is getting replaced, would the idler wear at all?

Title: Re: Steering idler
Post by: Dazzler on 04 February 2008, 16:02:13

Only the joints normally wear the adjusting rods a normally fine, so check all the joints for play whilst your under there.

Title: Re: Steering idler
Post by: TheBoy on 04 February 2008, 16:03:08

If any play in idler, replace.  Actually, if its that side you are working on, may be worth replacing as matter of course ;)

Title: Re: Steering idler
Post by: omega18 on 04 February 2008, 16:03:30

I will have a look this weekend (weather permitting)

Many Thanks Karl