Sportage EX 2WD L4-2.0L (1997)
Idler Arm: Service and Repair
Replacement
Arm
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove right tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove cotter pin from nut at center link end of idler arm.
4. Remove nut from center link end of idler arm.
5. Remove nut from idler arm assembly end of idler arm.
6. Using ball joint puller, separate idler arm from center link.
7. Using pitman arm puller, separate idler arm from idler arm assembly.
8. Remove idler arm.
INSTALLATION
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove left tire and wheel assembly.
3. Position idler arm on center link.