Re: IML: Idler-Arm

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> There is a lot of slop in the wheels when jacked up and the car wanders when driven. You can watch the play in the idler arm by moving the wheel by hand when the car is raised up.
> From: "Javier, Bay Adventures" <javier@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: 2005/10/20 Thu PM 12:57:41 EDT
> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: IML: Idler-Arm
> 
> 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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