How do you remove a 2000 Ford Expedition Idler Arm?

Answer 1

Remove the bolts and nuts holding the idler arm to the frame

# Raise and safely support the vehicle. # Remove the cotter pin, nut and washer retaining the center link to the idler arm. Discard the cotter pin. # Remove the center link from the idler arm. # Remove the bolts and nuts holding the idler arm to the frame and remove the idler arm. To install: # Install the idler arm to the frame with the bolts and nuts. Tighten to 85-97 ft. lbs. (115-132 Nm). # Place the idler arm and front wheels in the straight-ahead position to maintain steering wheel alignment and prevent bushing damage. # Install the center link nut and washer and tighten to 43-47 ft. lbs. (59-63 Nm). Install a new cotter pin. If, after the nut has been torqued, the nut castellations and stud hole do not align for cotter pin installation, tighten the nut further until the cotter pin can be installed. Never back off the nut.# Lower the vehicle. For more info. and pictures check out Related links below...