How to Replace Idler Arm 1999-2007 Chevy Silverado

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    If your steering is feeling clunky, but you checked your tie rods and other outer components, consider the idler arm! This part that connects the steering shaft to the steering linkages can wear out and get loose or clunky too! This video shows you how to install a new idler arm on your 1999-2007 Chevy Silverado.
    • Check here for more videos on the 1999-2007 Chevy Silverado: • Chevy Silverado 1999-2...
    This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
    1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
    2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
    2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
    2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
    2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
    2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
    2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
    2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
    Tools you will need:
    • 21mm wrench
    • 15mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00015
    • 21mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00043
    • Ratchet 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00016
    • Socket Driver
    • Socket Extensions 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00015
    • Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00044
    • Block of Wood
    • Center Punch 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00055
    • Floor Jack 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00068
    • Hammer 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00091
    • Jack Stands 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00065
    • Vise
    • Wheel Chocks
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    While TRQ strives to make the information provided in this video as accurate as possible, it makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or applicability of the content. No information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. All do-it-yourself projects entail some risk. It is the sole responsibility of the viewer to assume this risk. TRQ is not responsible or liable for any loss damage (including, but not limited to, actual, consequential, or punitive), liability, claim, or any other injury or cause related to or resulting from any information posted in this video.
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Komentáře • 57

  • @TRQ
    @TRQ  Před 3 lety +2

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  • @user-hz5km5gz8f
    @user-hz5km5gz8f Před 3 lety +43

    Biggest piece of advice I have for anybody doing this is do the idler arm with the bracket together, remove them together as one piece and install them outside of the truck together then install together. Do it like that and the whole job should take you less than an hour, it's not worth splitting the idler arm from the bracket to save $40

  • @dandona399
    @dandona399 Před 3 lety +7

    Thank you, my son and I just replaced his idler arm today. Now we are on to the pitman arm.

    • @looseparashoot
      @looseparashoot Před 2 lety +1

      How was the Pittman? I'm tackling it right now

  • @55project
    @55project Před 3 lety +7

    Thanks for taking the time to make these videos Nice to see the job before ripping into it

  • @wmnlover
    @wmnlover Před 2 lety

    You have explained and made the process of my job much easier, Thank you!

  • @auditrevor
    @auditrevor Před rokem +2

    Great video. Just ordered one for my Denali. The steering felt like an 80’s Chevy and after jacking up the truck to check for play I realized my idler arm had a massive amount of play. Like the drag link could move 1/4-1/2” when moving the wheel side to side. Looks pretty easy from the video. I hope I can get the idler arm to seperate from the drag link that easy.

  • @dwightvoeks9970
    @dwightvoeks9970 Před 3 měsíci

    Looks easy. Thanks for including torque specs

  • @migueljr9475
    @migueljr9475 Před 3 lety +8

    I like how you show real life examples like the bolts being rusted out

    • @TRQ
      @TRQ  Před 3 lety +2

      +Miguel Garcia jr Thanks for the feedback! 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

  • @idaho_girl
    @idaho_girl Před 2 lety +1

    I was looking for the torque specs for attaching the idler arm to the idler arm pivot bracket but watching this I felt simultaneously grateful and silly. LOL I immediately realized that with the need for the Allen head driver, there is no way you could get a torque wrench on the nut! Duh!! 🙂 Thanks for another great video!

  • @ChevyHarris07
    @ChevyHarris07 Před 4 měsíci

    great video and well explained

  • @salvadorescobedo3361
    @salvadorescobedo3361 Před rokem +1

    Good job excellent God bless thanks bro learning olot from this videos

  • @IceRhino44
    @IceRhino44 Před 9 měsíci

    Great video, very imformative

  • @Mechanicsville804
    @Mechanicsville804 Před 2 lety +6

    Thank you!
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    For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.

  • @JosephTerlingo
    @JosephTerlingo Před 3 lety

    Nice job!

  • @ShaneM223
    @ShaneM223 Před 5 měsíci +2

    How did you pop that bolt out so easily?!? After you put the pieces of wood between it took you one hit and it popped out. I can't seem to get mine to move

  • @steventwiddy3402
    @steventwiddy3402 Před rokem

    Great job 👏🏼 man, thanks for making this video

    • @TRQ
      @TRQ  Před rokem +1

      +Steven Twiddy Thanks for watching our video! 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

  • @20x20Ghost
    @20x20Ghost Před rokem

    great video thanks for the video why would you have to align it though if you put it back exactly the same?

  • @MarkMcPeak5895
    @MarkMcPeak5895 Před rokem +1

    Thanks!

  • @bricehale6593
    @bricehale6593 Před 3 lety +1

    U made it look easy

  • @MexicanMovie
    @MexicanMovie Před 3 lety +1

    Out ****ing standing !!!!!!!! Saved to my favorites !!!!

    • @TRQ
      @TRQ  Před 3 lety +1

      +KP media Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

  • @almoody7155
    @almoody7155 Před 2 lety +7

    watched this twice and getting ready to tackle the job... somehow I'm thinking it's gonna take me more than 6 minutes...lol

  • @jeremywebb5062
    @jeremywebb5062 Před 2 lety

    What are torque specs of it all, u should add that into your videos. Thank you for being straight to point

  • @beronib888
    @beronib888 Před rokem

    Hi TRQ, does it have a zirk fitting? If so what size because mine has a hole but can not find the proper zirk fitting to grease it..

  • @mrlee568477
    @mrlee568477 Před 2 lety

    Came here to find the torque spec for the idler arm nut. Everything else has a torque spec but the idler arms torque spec is nice and tight lol nice.

  • @jesterfest9667
    @jesterfest9667 Před 2 lety

    Can I do this job and also the pitman arm while the truck is on the ground?

  • @cuisinwithkev2699
    @cuisinwithkev2699 Před 2 lety

    Is there an official torque spec for the idler arm to the bracket?

  • @jjohnson3600
    @jjohnson3600 Před 3 lety

    WOW. Took no time at all to remove!

  • @jaysteez2025
    @jaysteez2025 Před 2 lety +1

    Are pitman arms only on 4WD trucks? I can't seem to find mine unless I'm just blind

  • @Mocredible
    @Mocredible Před 9 měsíci

    Do you have to add grease to the idler arm?

  • @butchtheiw
    @butchtheiw Před 3 měsíci

    I'm not sure what I'm seeing, but at 0:35 when you're taking off a 21mm nut, it looks like your impact is spinning clockwise?? Is that a reverse thread?

  • @RYTHMICRIOT
    @RYTHMICRIOT Před 2 lety

    Does this repair require the tires to be off the ground?

  • @SRGLIST
    @SRGLIST Před rokem

    What’s the reason for those parts to be replaced or what was the issue?

  • @joshryals96
    @joshryals96 Před rokem

    Anyone know if a 2wd 04 Tahoe has 3 or 4 groove?

  • @sadie63
    @sadie63 Před 3 lety +2

    How long should this take for a shop to do along with a pitman arm ?

    • @TRQ
      @TRQ  Před 3 lety

      +sadie63 The installation should take a little less than a hour.

    • @tfghffff456
      @tfghffff456 Před rokem

      @@TRQ lol the be like 5 hours for 1350 . Can I get bolts on n off by hand

  • @Givemeafinname
    @Givemeafinname Před 3 měsíci

    only supposed to bend one side of the pin.

  • @YourSoleGetaway
    @YourSoleGetaway Před 3 lety +3

    So the idler arm is on the pass side and the pitman on the drivers right

    • @greggarside9830
      @greggarside9830 Před 2 lety

      Correct

    • @SrtJasper772
      @SrtJasper772 Před rokem

      Ohhhh…. We’ll I definitely order 2 sets of the idler arm and pitman arm…

    • @SrtJasper772
      @SrtJasper772 Před rokem

      I thought there was 2 of each🤦🏽‍♂️

  • @brandonsmith5692
    @brandonsmith5692 Před 3 lety

    03 silverado z71 what spline count is mine?

    • @96cr
      @96cr Před 3 lety

      Usually a 3 or 4 spline

  • @darrickheskett13
    @darrickheskett13 Před 3 lety +1

    Did the truck kinda bounce and shake the front end over bumps before replacing the idler arm?

    • @tonyfischer5214
      @tonyfischer5214 Před 3 lety +2

      Mine did. Especially going downhill when I hit the brakes. Most people think warped rotors first when that happens but alot of times it is a bad idler arm.

    • @marcusfenske2284
      @marcusfenske2284 Před 3 lety +1

      bouncing is shock absorbers. idle arm is more throwing the truck side to side with the sway of the road

    • @glennwilck5459
      @glennwilck5459 Před 3 lety

      Oh yes! I wondered why now I know!

  • @BeefHatley
    @BeefHatley Před 6 měsíci

    Anybody have one of these videos for a 2018 3500

  • @rogerlittlegeorgeii8516

    Are these guys out of Europe?

    • @TRQ
      @TRQ  Před 6 dny

      +@rogerlittlegeorgeii8516 Our video studio is based out of Massachusetts.

  • @that05hoe59
    @that05hoe59 Před rokem

    Biggest waste of money ever is these brand parts