1997 Chevrolet C1500 Truck 15 Piece Steering & Suspension Kit

1. step 1 : Remove the wheel 1:00

   • Loosen the lug nuts.
   • Raise and secure the vehicle
   • Remove the lug nuts and the wheel.

2. step 2 : Remove the front shield 1:15

   • Use a 15 mm socket and ratchet.
   • Remove the four bolts.

3. step 3 : Remove the Idler Arm 1:25

   • Remove the 24 mm bolt securing the idler arm to the steering linkage
   • Use a joint fork and a hammer to separate the joint.
   • Remove the three other bolts securing the idler arm.
   • Use a Tie Rod Puller to pull apart the idler arm and the idler shaft.

4. step 4 : Install the new idler arm 4:34

   • Assemble your new idler arm to your idler shaft, threading on the bushing and nut.
   • Bolt in the idler arm assembly into place, tightening up the three nuts.
   • Bolt in the end of the idler arm assembly to the steering gear.
   • Torque the nuts and bolts to 80 ft lbs.
   • Install the cotter pin.
   • Use a grease gun and fill the grease fitting.

5. step 5 : Reassembly 7:25

   • Replace the shield with the four 15mm bolts.
   • Clip the air bag harness back in.
   • Put the wheel back on and lower the car
   • Using a star pattern torque the lug nuts to 120-140 ft lbs

Tools needed for replacement

• General Tools

  Large C-Clamp

  Hammer

  Jack Stands

• Ratchets & Related

  Socket Extensions

  Torque Wrench

  Ratchet

  1/2 Inch Breaker Bar

• Sockets - Metric

  24mm Socket

  15mm Socket

  18mm Socket

  19mm Socket

  22mm Socket

• Specialty Tools

  Tie Rod Fork

  Grease Gun

  Tie Rod Puller

• Wrenches - Metric

  18mm Wrench