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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 10:07 PM
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SERIOUS Steering Wobble

when i pulled the old 305 out i stored my car in a lot covcerd by out in the weather..it was sitting for over a year...when i finally got it back on the road coming to a stop one time it started shaking violently...jsut the steering wheel going 8-10 inches back and forth very fast...i got the car in the air and held both tires...i pulled the outsides together and pushed the insides out and wathced the steering componants...the ARM on the passenger side that is bolted to the frame rail had the slop in it...what arm is that, how do i change it and what does it cost

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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 11:04 PM
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The air bolted to the frame rail?
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 11:20 PM
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I think you are referring to the idler arm, and its not too expensive ($30?). You'll need an alignment.
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 11:24 PM
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Originally posted by thirdgen88
I think you are referring to the idler arm, and its not too expensive ($30?). You'll need an alignment.
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 11:26 PM
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Originally posted by gmgod
The air bolted to the frame rail?
i fixed it lol


Originally posted by thirdgen88
I think you are referring to the idler arm, and its not too expensive ($30?). You'll need an alignment.
i thought it was,...i get the pitman and the idle confused sometimes.....how do i replace it?
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 11:59 PM
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The idler arm is fairly cheap

I paid $70 for a new one installed with labor, etc, etc.....

Just for reference.......
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