Bravada V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
4. Idler arm.
INSPECT
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Ball stud threads for damage.
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Ball stud seal for cuts or other damage.
CLEAN
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Threads on the ball stud and in the ball stud nut.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
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Tools Required:
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J 29193 Steering Linkage Installer (12 mm)
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J 29194 Steering Linkage Installer (14 mm)
1. Position the idler arm on the frame.
2. Bolts and nuts.
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Tighten nuts to 108 Nm (79 ft. lbs.).
3. Relay rod to the idler arm ball stud. Make sure the seal is on the stud. Tighten J 29193 or J 29194 to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) to seat the tapers. Remove
the tool.
4. Nut to the idler arm ball stud.
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Tighten nut to 82 Nm (60 ft. lbs.).
5. Lower the vehicle.
Adjust
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Toe in.