Real Time Help: Idler Arm

BLACKGOLD · 03-23-07, 06:35 PM

I'm trying to help my friend change out the bushings on his Idler Arm. 1991 4WD Toyota Pickup.

Got the arm off the truck. The Large Nut off, but the stud will not "gently tap" (as the manual says) from the bracket.

Is there more to disconnect? Or...just old and rusted in place?

Help appreciated.

2ndGenToyotaFan · 03-23-07, 07:32 PM

That's all there is to it..... It's probably just old and rusty!

Thread the nut back on part way and try a hammer.

BLACKGOLD · 03-23-07, 08:16 PM

That is what we are thinking. Another friend just suggested buying a whole new Idler arm...they are cheap.

Oh well. It's easy to put it all back together for now.

tntoyota · 03-24-07, 01:10 AM

http://forum.ih8mud.com/79-95-toyota-truck-tech/125765-took-4runner-dealership-today.html

"N8" · 03-24-07, 02:33 PM

a bearing puller would help you out too.

tntoyota · 03-25-07, 10:34 AM

Is the (ball?) joint on the end of the I are pressed in? / replaceable?

a friend has one but boogered it getting it out and tried to cut it down to restart the threads.

Be a shame to have to junk it.

03-23-07, 06:35 PM	#1
BLACKGOLD IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 136	Real Time Help: Idler Arm I'm trying to help my friend change out the bushings on his Idler Arm. 1991 4WD Toyota Pickup. Got the arm off the truck. The Large Nut off, but the stud will not "gently tap" (as the manual says) from the bracket. Is there more to disconnect? Or...just old and rusted in place? Help appreciated. __________________ TLCA #16533 1993 FJZ80

03-23-07, 07:32 PM	#2
2ndGenToyotaFan No longer pre-approved... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Yreka, CA TLCA# 13872 Sign Up!!! You know you want to! Posts: 3,928	That's all there is to it..... It's probably just old and rusty! Thread the nut back on part way and try a hammer. __________________ Jerod Online Toyota Parts Catalog!!! 89 4Runner "The James Caird" 01 4Runner, for my Jefferson State Cruisers

03-23-07, 08:16 PM	#3
BLACKGOLD IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 136	That is what we are thinking. Another friend just suggested buying a whole new Idler arm...they are cheap. Oh well. It's easy to put it all back together for now. __________________ TLCA #16533 1993 FJZ80

03-24-07, 02:33 PM	#5
"N8" IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boston Ma Posts: 437	a bearing puller would help you out too. __________________ -Nate 88 PU long bed, pro comp 33's All Pro rear suspension Toyota factory e-locker 4/88's And a whole lot of dents contributed solely by new england's natural flora and fauna (mostly responsible is one species of flora... pine) (and the elusive new england delivery truck)

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03-24-07, 01:10 AM	#4
tntoyota Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Nashville TN...But I miss Richlands NC Posts: 1,195	http://forum.ih8mud.com/79-95-toyota-truck-tech/125765-took-4runner-dealership-today.html

03-25-07, 10:34 AM	#6
tntoyota Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Nashville TN...But I miss Richlands NC Posts: 1,195	Is the (ball?) joint on the end of the I are pressed in? / replaceable? a friend has one but boogered it getting it out and tried to cut it down to restart the threads. Be a shame to have to junk it.