Part Description: 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Pitman Arm
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Vehicle Fitment
2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | LS, LT, LTZ, Z71 | 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
$65.04MSRP: $107.66
You Save: $42.62 (40%)
FAQ for Idler Arm Repair
Q: How do I remove the Idler Arm?
A:
You should remove the engine shield, remove the idler arm nut from the idler arm, separate the idler arm from the relay rod, remove the idler arm from the relay rod using puller J 24319-B, remove the idler arm bolts and the nuts at the vehicle frame and remove the idler arm from the vehicle.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How do I install the Idler Arm?
A:
You should position the idler arm to the vehicle frame, install the idler arm bolts and nuts to the frame, install the idler arm to the relay rod, install the new idler arm nut to the idler arm, install the engine shield and adjust the front toe.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
FAQ for Other Repair Info
Q: How to bleed the Power Steering System?
A:
You should fill the pump reservoir with fluid to the minimum system level, full cold level, or middle of hash mark on the cap stick fluid level indicator. If equipped with hydro-boost, you should fully charge the hydro-boost accumulator, raise the vehicle until the front wheels are off the ground, key on the engine OFF, turn the steering wheel from stop to stop 12 times, verify power steering fluid level per operating specification, start the engine and verify the fluid level. Repeat the bleed procedure, if necessary.
Q: How do I remove the Relay Rod?
A:
You should remove the engine shield, remove the steering linkage shock absorber from the relay rod, remove the steering linkage outer tie rods, remove the idler arm nut, discard the nut, separate the idler arm from the relay rod using the J 24319-B-Puller, remove the pitman arm nut, discard the nut, separate the pitman arm from the relay rod using the J 24319-B-Puller, remove the relay rod from the vehicle and inspect the threads and seals on all steering related components.
Q: What is the recommended torque when installing the Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut?