Ford 1W1Z-3355-AA
Idler Arm

The idler arm installation to the drag link should begin with positioning the arm straight ahead facing parallel to the vehicle's centerline. Mount the steering idler arm together with its bracket and the provided bolts and washers and nuts. On the following step place the steering sector shaft arm drag link onto both the steering idler arm and bracket. Lowering the vehicle requires installation of the washer along with the nut and new cotter pin.

Prior to servicing the idler arm and bracket you need to raise then support the vehicle. Start the procedure by removing both the pin and the nut after which you should detach the washer alongside the nut. After detaching the steering sector shaft arm drag link, proceed to remove the steering idler arm and bracket through their bolted connections with the washers and nuts. Install the steering idler arm and bracket with their bolts and washers and nuts when the idler arm faces forward with a direction that matches the centerline of the vehicle. Fasten the steering sector shaft arm drag link to the steering idler arm and bracket while applying the washer before installing the nut and new cotter pin. Finally, lower the vehicle.

Vehicle upward lift and support become mandatory before accessing the idler arm and bracket for service work. Start the idler arm service by removing its castle nut and then removing the cotter pin and then the nut and washer. Detach the steering sector shaft arm drag link followed by removing the steering idler arm and bracket by uninstalling bolts together with washers and nuts. Perform the installation after aligning the idler arm to run straight ahead directly next to the vehicle centerline. The installation requires users to fasten the nuts and washers along with bolts to achieve security. First slide the steering sector shaft arm drag link onto the steering idler arm and bracket and afterwards tighten the castle nut with one washer. Controlled vehicle descent should take place after installing the new cotter pin.

Service and repair procedures for idler arms must start with properly raising and supporting the vehicle. Start the service by removing both the nut and the cotter pin. The first step requires removal of the steering sector shaft arm drag link by taking off the nut followed by the washer. The complete removal of the steering idler arm and bracket is possible by disassembling its bolted components with washers and nuts.

The vehicle support system requires first installation to conduct idler arm servicing and repair work. To begin replace the idler arm castle nut requires you to eliminate first the cotter pin and afterward the nut and washer. After removing the steering sector shaft arm drag link you must detach the steering idler arm and bracket by disassembling their bolted components that include washers and nuts. Putting the idler arm into the straight ahead position parallel to vehicle centerline should be done before installing the steering idler arm and bracket. Fasten the components using the right combination of bolts and washers with nuts. Place the steering sector shaft arm onto the steering idler arm and bracket before installing the castle nut together with its washer. Position the new cotter pin after lowering the vehicle to completion.

Starting the idler arm service and repair process requires securely raising the vehicle. Start the procedure by removing both the nut and the cotter pin then the nut and washer. Professional service starts with disconnecting the steering sector shaft arm drag link followed by eliminating the steering idler arm with its bracket through bolting, washer, and nut removal. When performing installation work make sure to position the idler arm straight ahead toward the vehicle centerline before installing all components including the bracket and steering idler arm with their respective bolts, washers and nuts. Position the steering sector shaft arm drag link onto the steering idler arm and bracket while you add the washer and new cotter pin and the nut. Finally, lower the vehicle.

Install the castle nut with the washer and a new cotter pin.