850 Idler Arm

[SD850]

Anybody ever replace the bushings on an 850 idler arm? I have used deep creep and heated it up a little but the bolt isnt moving much. I am thinking about hammering a pickle fork between the top washer and housing. Any suggestions?

[daled]

i would recommend that you replace the entire unit.
they wern't that costly in 2005 when i replaced mine.
new housing shaft bushings and all, and unlike other replacments bits i have purchased, quality was very good.

[ps366]

i would recommend that you replace the entire unit.
they wern't that costly in 2005 when i replaced mine.
new housing shaft bushings and all, and unlike other replacments bits i have purchased, quality was very good.

Have you tried this method and did it work? Replacin the unit is costly and don't want to do it unless it is guaranteed.

[daled]

Mr Fiat, has a new housing with bushings ready for your idler shaft for $36.00

http://mrfiat.com/index.php?car=Fiat&ty ... t=Steering

and once many years ago. i rebuilt one and used needle bearings in place of rubber bushings.