Part Description: 2000 Chevrolet K3500 Arm, Steering Linkage Idler
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Vehicle Fitment
2000 Chevrolet K3500 | Base, Cheyenne, LS, Silverado | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
FAQ for Idler Arm Repair
Q: How to remove the idler arm?
A:
You shall suitably support the vehicle with jack stands, remove the idler arm frame bolts and the nuts, the idler arm ball stud nut, and the idler arm from the relay rod, and clean the threads on the ball stud.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How to install the idler arm?
A:
The proper way is to position the idler arm mounting bracket on the frame, install the relay rod to the idler arm ball stud, the new prevailing torque nut to the idler arm ball stud, and adjust the front toe.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
FAQ for Other Repair Info
Q: What should be noticed before installing the pitman's arm?
A:
If a clamp-type Pitman Arm is used, you shall spread the pitman arm just enough with a wedge to slip the arm onto the pitman shaft, and do not spread the pitman arm more than required to slip over the pitman shaft with hand pressure.
Q: How to remove the tie rod?
A:
You shall remove the cotter pin at the ball stud, the nut from the ball stud, and the ball stud and Tie Rod End from the tie rod assembly.
Q: What should be noticed while removing the center link?
A:
You must not reuse the idler arm ball stud nut, and not reuse the Pitman arm nut.