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    Default Cannot remove idler arm!

    I plan to repalce my idler arm with a new lemforder arm. Cannot even get the idler arm off the center link. I am using a small (and cheap) tie rod puller so as not to damage the boot.

    Is there a method to use without a puller and not damage the boot? I am trying to do this with ramps and no air tools. TIA
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    Tighten the puller as much as possible and then hit the side of the idler arm with a hammer.

    Paul Shovestul


    Quote Originally Posted by Russell
    I plan to repalce my idler arm with a new lemforder arm. Cannot even get the idler arm off the center link. I am using a small (and cheap) tie rod puller so as not to damage the boot.

    Is there a method to use without a puller and not damage the boot? I am trying to do this with ramps and no air tools. TIA
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bellicose Right Winger
    Tighten the puller as much as possible and then hit the side of the idler arm with a hammer.

    Paul Shovestul
    Absolutely. The secret being not to hit the puller... I broke 2 working that out... these things have to 'spring out'. Oh yea- make sure you leave the nut on a fair way, it helps to prevent shrapnel damage...

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    Thanks everyone. I borrowed tools (5 piece tie rod/pittman arm puller set)from Advance Auto to pop it out. see my other post.
    Last edited by Russell; 03-13-2007 at 05:13 PM.
    Thanks,

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    question... is it bad that I just ordered a MEYLE idler arm from BMA?? I looked for lemforder, but they don't stock them!
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    they have them but not on their site, they can get almost everything but it's just not all listed. you need to give em a call.

    Quote Originally Posted by swenpro
    question... is it bad that I just ordered a MEYLE idler arm from BMA?? I looked for lemforder, but they don't stock them!
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    Thanks, Jeff, I e-mailed Patrick and he said it already shipped but I could still have the option of exchanging them and paying the difference.

    Can I go ahead and install the MEYLE arm, or am I going to have it fail prematurely and wish I had exchanged for a LEMFORDER arm??
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