Does anyone know if you can replace the bushings without removing the housing from the frame. To me it looks like you can remove the arm while keeping the housing bolted in place. I dont look forward to trying to get the bolts out.

 

What year and style of truck are we talking about??

 

:pat: Its a 94 4Runner v6. I think I might have jumped the gun. Im thinking that I might not be able to remove the arm from the steering without first removing the housing. If you think it could be done let me know.

 

Yes, you can.

You have to either remove the housing from the frame, or the arm from the center-link. Doing one of these should give you enough room to work with. IMO, unless it's rusted on, removing the housing is the easier route.

 

I agreed with Shane,
I rebuilt one for my pickup, take out is easy to get the job done right, and it is not difficult.
LOUIS

 

Thanks for the info I did it last night and it took about 30 min. The original bushings were in good shape after 100,000 miles. next step is to replace the stock sway bar busings with poly.

 

Check this link:

http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/idler/

Hope this helps,
Sam

 

I need to replace the tie-rod ends. Can I re-use the old adjuster sleeves or do I need a new ones?

 

the adjuster sleaves are normally reused. (unless they are severely rusted, but you should be OK in AZ)

 

Yet another ? I looked at my idler arm and...
When turning the wheel the arm doesn't rub the frame. But you can see that it has rubbed at the bottom of the frame during articulation. Do I need to replace the whole unit or can I just re-build it? Thanks!

 

Anybody need the rebuild kit thingie from Toyota? I have one, I totally forgot I have an aftermarket idler arm that the PO put on, so I don't need it...

:rolleyes: