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Littleeagle28
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 Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 12:37 pm Post subject: 74 SB idler arm |
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Trying to remove steering box idler arm from steering rod, tried all the tips on forums and you tube. Tapping with hammer, heat, etc. It will not budge!!!
Any wise words Here?
Cheers.
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Cusser
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| Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 12:55 pm Post subject: Re: 74 SB idler arm |
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Add some photos. I removed the idler assembly on my 1971 Super 2 decades ago to get the idler bushing replaced, but 1971 may be different.
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vamram 
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| Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 12:56 pm Post subject: Re: 74 SB idler arm |
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Are you talking about the correct part? The idler arm is on the opposite side of the steering box. The arm connected to the Steering box I think is called the Pitman arm.
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Littleeagle28
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| Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 2:21 pm Post subject: Re: 74 SB idler arm |
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| vamram wrote: |
| Are you talking about the correct part? The idler arm is on the opposite side of the steering box. The arm connected to the Steering box I think is called the Pitman arm. |
Yes, you are correct the pitman arm connected to the '74 steering box.
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andk5591
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| Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 3:39 pm Post subject: Re: 74 SB idler arm |
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Did you remove the bolt completely? Assuming its the same as a standard, there is a detent for the bolt and you cant remove unless the bolt is completely out.
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Littleeagle28
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| Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 3:44 pm Post subject: Re: 74 SB idler arm |
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| andk5591 wrote: |
| Did you remove the bolt completely? Assuming its the same as a standard, there is a detent for the bolt and you cant remove unless the bolt is completely out. |
Have removed castellated nut, bolt is fixed to track rod.
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Littleeagle28
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| Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2018 5:01 am Post subject: Re: 74 SB idler arm |
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| Cusser wrote: |
| Add some photos. I removed the idler assembly on my 1971 Super 2 decades ago to get the idler bushing replaced, but 1971 may be different. |
Photo of pitman arm, nut has been reinstalled.
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allenw
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| Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2018 10:27 am Post subject: Re: 74 SB idler arm |
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GearWrench 3916D Universal Ball Joint Separator
I use this for tie rods and ball joints both, hope you are rebuilding the steering as it is shot.
On another note not a big deal but your tie rods are oriented the wrong way, the nut should be up by the drag link |
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Littleeagle28
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| Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 2:03 pm Post subject: Re: 74 SB idler arm |
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Ok, so was able to remove the track rod from the drop arm, by using a ball joint splitter. Was able to confirm that the uv joint is at fault, as steering was still lumpy. So new uv joint ordered, now to replace for first time😳
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