Idler Arm Question

[ScottVA]

After having success removing the pitman arm, I read where it is a good idea to replace the idler arm at the same time. The problem is that the idler arm sits in a "saddle" if you will, and I cannot get a pickle fork to it. How do you remove it? The car is a 65 Belvy. Thanks once again for the help. ScottVA

 

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[threewood]

Last one I removed I screwed the nut on it and pounded it up with a hammer.

 

[PST]

The original type would have been held in with a bolt on the k member side and the centerlink side would be a stud. The type that you are describing sounds like the aftermarket style that moog supplied at one time that had studs on either end They then supplied a bracket that bolted into the k member. You should be able to remove the bracket and reinstall the factory type ilder arm with a bolt. Hope this helps.

Thanks
James