Re: idler arm

[Gary <mopar413@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The reply of the member that used something to put against the ball part of the idler arm and then hit it with a hammer is the best way.  Heat will help.  No heat then just hit it with a brace and a hammer.                
---- MrChristopher1@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote: 
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> I have used both techniques.  The 3 arm puller, if you have one would be my first choice, BUT like George I had to use a pickle fork, BFH and I applied some heat to it with a torch.  I get the pickle fork set, keep hammer hany, get the arm pretty hot, then...WHACK!  Popped right off...Make sure it doesn't land on your foot...that sucks.
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> --Christopher
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> From: george smith <bt6t4@xxxxxxxxx> 
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> > Jack up the front end to take the pressure off the 
> > idler arm. Use a pickle fork and a BFH. 
> > --- Richard wrote: 
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> > > hi, am in the process of replacing some worn out 
> > > parts on the steering/front suspension on my 63 
> > > dodge. am having trouble convincing the idler arm to 
> > > let go. my natural intincts are screaming "use a 
> > > bigger hammer". how much force can you put on the 
> > > arm without damaging something else, such as the 
> > > inner tie rod end, or bend the link?should both 
> > > front wheels be off the ground? any advice much 
> > > appreciated, thankyou, richard. [oz] 
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