Re: IML: Idler-Arm

[Chris Hawkins <imperial1966@xxxxxxxxx>]

The idler arm is the RH pivot point of the
parallelogram steering linkage.  The pitman arm out of
the steering box forms the LH pivot point.

A loose idler arm (or more accurately, idler arm
bushing) can cause sloppy, loose steering even if
every other component in the system is brand new and
tight.  It should be a relatively inexpensive repair.
Most Imperials with more than 40K miles on the clock
would benefit from a new one (or new bushing).

Chris H.

66 LeBaron





--- "Javier, Bay Adventures"
<javier@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Please excuse my ignorance...  What is an Idler Arm?
>  I know it is one
> of the components of the steering / front
> suspension, but I'm not a
> mechanic so I don't exactly know what this is.  What
> is the Idler Arm's
> purpose and what are the symptoms (other than
> carousing and drinking) of
> an idler arm gone bad?  My mechanic is telling me
> that the Idler Arm is
> loose and should be replaced.  What should I be
> looking for?
> 
>  
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Javier
> 
> Proud Owner of 1968 IMP's of Omaha Convertible
> Needs AM/FM radio
> 
> Former owner of
> 66 IMP's of Omaha Convertible
> 65 300 Convertible
> 
>  
> 
> 



		
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