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Author Topic: Which tools are needed for removing idler arm?  (Read 920 times)

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Which tools are needed for removing idler arm?
« on: 31 December 2012, 15:31:39 »
How to disconnect idler arm from long steering link? I hope, I will not damage rubber boot.
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Re: Which tools are needed for removing idler arm?
« Reply #1 on: 31 December 2012, 15:34:20 »
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Re: Which tools are needed for removing idler arm?
« Reply #2 on: 31 December 2012, 15:39:36 »
A compact ball joint splitter like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Mercedes-Ball-Joint-Separator-Remover-Tool-1257-/370723356741?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item5650d58045&vxp=mtr

Then undo the nut holding the idler to its shaft, and tap the idler on both sides simultaneously with a pair of hammers :y

Should just drop off :y
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Re: Which tools are needed for removing idler arm?
« Reply #3 on: 31 December 2012, 15:51:07 »
Jack, spanner, air hammer. :)
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Re: Which tools are needed for removing idler arm?
« Reply #4 on: 31 December 2012, 16:40:41 »
Thanks, guys!
Nice people live in Great Britain! :y
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Re: Which tools are needed for removing idler arm?
« Reply #5 on: 01 January 2013, 23:32:08 »
just one medium-sized hbammer usually all that's required.

you're after shock - the "ringing" vibrations inside the idler casting are what separates the taper.
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