Idler Arm: Adjustments

NOTE: Numbers in parentheses ( ) indicate a component or tool in the associated illustration.

- The steering idler arm is adjusted to a defined position "a" = 19.1 mm along the bearing bush (26k).

NOTE:
- The slight offset of the steering idler arm must point towards the collar of the bearing bush.
- The adjusted position may vary by a maximum of 5 mm when the ball point position is corrected.
- If the specified ball point position is not achieved within this adjustment range, the bearing tube/body is distorted.
- Self-locking nut of steering idler arm on bearing bracket of frame longitudinal member
- Clamping screw of steering idler arm on bearing bush





- If the ball point position cannot be adjusted at the steering idler arm, a correction to the ball point position can be made at the pitman arm by offsetting (a) on the splined section of the pitman arm shaft.

NOTE:
^ On vehicles involved in accidents or suspected of being involved in accidents. ensure basic setting dimension between the bearing tube and steering idler arm.
^ If the ball point position is more than 5 mm outside the tolerance, check the steering idler arm bearing.