Keith,
The Idler arm is attached to the opposite side of the center link from
the
pitman arm on the frame. This supports the center link to the correct
height with the pitman arm.Some idler arms can be repaired with bushings.
Some can't.The bushing in the idler arm keeps it from moving up and down.
It must be able to piviot for your steering to work. If the bushings are
worn you will cause the tires to wear. And you will also have a lot of loss
motion in the steering wheel. Replace it and don't forget to get the
alignment checked after you replace it. Also make sure you get it at the
correct height with the pitman arm or you will have a bad toe change when
driving and wear your tires.
Hope this helps,
Kevin Andrews
Siler City,NC
TR-250's (CD2908LO)
(CD7766L)
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> From: Perry,Keith [PYR] <Keith.Perry@ec.gc.ca>
> To: 'triumphs@autox.team.net'
> Subject: TR-03A Idler Arm
> Date: Tuesday, September 23, 1997 12:44 PM
>
> I've been lurking for a while but now I need the collective wisdom of
> the list.
> I've been told by a knowledgeable individual that the bushings on my '61
> TR-03A idler arm need replacing. Not being too mechanically inclined
> (but learning fast) I have the following questions as there is virtually
> nothing about this in Haynes:
> 1) What does the idler arm do?
> 2) What is a bushing?
> 3) How difficult are these to replace? How do you replace them?
> 4) Can I live without doing this (is it dangerous)?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Keith Perry
> TS81261
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