How to Replace Idler Arm 02-06 Chevy Avalanche 1500 

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Just did this job. Do not under estimate the amount of force that may be required to get them to break loose. I used PB blaster, 3lbs sledge and cheater pipe......and did a lot of cussing. On the pitman arm I even had to put heat on it. This was in Texas so there was not a lot of rust. I really appreciate the video. Thank you.

I buy your parts just because of your videos! You guys are awesome

They are charging me $560 to replace those two parts for my 2002 avalanche 1500,im going change it myself,thanks to you guys! I did my full suspension,tie rods,cv axle,wheel bearing hubs, and shocks,i bought those parts from you guys,,and i will definitely order that pitman arm and idler arm from uou guys after im finish watching the video!

Taking that front guard makes it slightly easier for visibility if you dont have a lift. Amazing video 🙌

I bought the idler arm pitman arm and the tie rods from you guys. your videos are extremely helpful.

Just finished complete front suspension kit from you guys...great value!! Lots of informative videos, unfortunately I lost my paper included with parts, and you online help was wrong, and it’s almost impossible to search you video archive (for me anyway). Your online videos made the sale! I hope you guys can work on a online catalogue for your videos

Best step by step videos ever I ordered same parts from 1A so will be tackling the same job soon.

I want to get a frond end rebuild kit for my 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2WD but I noticed the one 1A sells says 4WD does that matter? or will it still work the same. Also I love your videos, much better than getting burned at a dealership.

It's it possible to change out the idler arm while on the ground or does the vehicle have to be jacked up?

Question about the nut joining the idler arm to the bracket part. When I tighten this nut down, The idler arm seems to be too tight and it won't swivel on the bracket part. Do I back the nut off so it can swivel, or will the nut be too loose? 7:50 on the video. Thanks.

What type of grease? I am doing the complete front end suspension on 05 Tahoe thanks to your videos!👍

Is it about the same process on a 98 Chevy K1500?

Looks like idler arm an relay rod still had play?

I bought my idler arm, idler bracket, and pitman arm from you. There are no grease certs, did I get the wrong parts? 2005 Chevy suburban 1500

Wobble? 35 degree adapter? Angle socket?

Did you take off your front passenger tire? And can i use a 3 jaw puller? I dont have a 2 jaw.

If I don't have a puller or close enough to a hardware or auto parts store could I hammer it off? Like putting the bolt flush to the threads?

Do you have a store in New England somewhere or are you only online? thx!!

Excellent video guys it help me a lot 👍

Does the vehicle need to be on Jack's for this?

Do they come pre-greased from 1 a auto ?

How much does this cost to get done on both sides?

would it be the same for a 2wd 2005 Chevy Tahoe?

Do you have to get an alignment after this...

I find it unusual that you said the bushing wore out because someone didn't grease it regularly but here your TRQ parts rarely come with grease zerks.

The one thing I wanted from this video was the puller, but there was no link!

Why not take the skid shields out of the way? Makes things less complicated.

Nice stuff

How many idler arm and pitman arm on a hummer h2?

😍great demonstration od dextricity - thx 👀

How can you tell if its a 3or4 groove idler arm?

GREAT VIDEO as usual

Excellent videos. To the T👍

Is this the same on a 2004 silverado?

Mom's dishwashing gloves=safety gloves

rest belt mechanics check in

Thanks

Can I do it without removing bracket????? why change that.

Castle nut torque spec?

orientation?

I use needle nose for the pins....who hired you?...lol(no worries just joking)

My bad didn't see pic on rt I apologize

torque specs?

Your not wearing “safety gloves” lol

Its also good advise in these Videos to state the Foot pounds of Tourque each nut and bolt Requires By Factory standards so as not to Create a Shattering point in the reassembly process of the linkages always... in house Factory Regs requires all of these parts to be assembled and Torqued to a Specifications For safety Regulations Of General Motors Corporation... Im an ASE GOLD CERTIFIED MECHANIC Who has worked for the Corporation and in Repair and Specifications GMC Chevrolet Cadillac and the whole Corporation has industry Standards and Guidelines to ensure safety and Quality an Durability of The Cars and Trucks We Manufacture for us to hold the Job Classifications I had we Had to learn the complete building Process and all Specifications its like 1.5 million texts Per each Of the different models manufactured yes in many models these specifications are Standardized based upon The Service that the Vehicle was Made to perform under and loads an Stress Factors but regardless all steering linkages need to be tourqued to factory Specs always that includes the complete suspension all parts and Components.... If you Was Working for me in my Shop you im Sorry would have been sent back to School or a few years under my personal Teaching So that you could be The Best You desire to be not as a Punishment but an Helping Hand Up to a Better Pay grade... have a great day and check out the Specs brother Wrench an Gear head

I had to thumb this video down. It’s the 1st one of yours that you didn’t include any of the torque specs… 👎