Idler Arm Removal

Place vehicle on a hoist. Remove fasteners from ball stud at relay rod. Remove ball stud from relay rod by tapping on relay rod boss with a hammer, while using another hammer as a backing. Remove idler arm-to-frame bolts and remove idler arm assembly.
NOTE: Idler arm assembly should always be replaced if it is found that an up and down force of 25 lbs., applied at relay rod end of idler arm, produces a vertical lash of more than 1/8" in straight ahead position.
To install, reverse removal procedure and note following: Install idler arm-to-frame bolts using special plain washers under bolt heads, torque nuts to specifications. Check ball studs and nuts for clean and smooth threads. Check stud seals and replace if necessary. Install idler arm ball stud in relay rod and check position of seal. Torque nuts and install cotter pins.