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Old Jan 17, 2002 | 11:41 AM
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Idler Arm Question

How do you test for a bad idler arm? I have a wandering front end on my car and suspect a bad idler arm.
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Old Jan 17, 2002 | 11:45 AM
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Grab ahold of the center link close to the idler arm, and shake it around. If it moves, replace the idler. You should not be able to influence it at all with just your hands.
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