Hi all, I have a 1986 irocz.
I have motion between the idler arm and the center link. I noticed there is a rubber washer or rubber grommet that is desintegrated/ broken. I can’t find that part anywhere. I am not sure what I am looking for either. Does anybody know where I could get that, or what I can replace it with? Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks!

 

The rubber piece is just a seal; won't get rid of the play.

The actual joint, the part with the play in it, is part of the idler arm. Replace that. Read the thread about "idler arms don't fit" first.

 

Thanks, that helps! Do you mean replace the joint or the idler arm? do I need to get the seal too, or can I do without it? If I remember correctly, sometime ago when I replace the center link, the seal came in with the center link kit.

 

Replace the idler arm.

The joint that has the play, is part of the idler arm.

You can buy those boots separately. probably at yer local parts store. Google "tie rod end boots".

 

The idler arm has a joint in it and probably has play in it but the center link has the joint between the center link and the idler arm. You are probably looking at replacing both parts.

The idler arm bolts to the frame with 2 bolts so if you take it loose you can see which joint has the play in it. If you replace all the parts pay attention the inner tierod ends from alot of parts stores have the grease fittings on the back side not the end so you can't get to them because of the k member.

 

Thanks! That's exactly the joint that I thought it has motion. I replaced the center link about 1 year ago, and helped a lot with the steering and suspension. I thought that because the seal was trashed, that there is motion there. The steering though do not feel that bad.