well im trying to replace my idler arm i got the new part and everything only prob is when i checked the haynes manual (and i know alot of people have had problems with haynes im one of them ) it said i needed some special tool i was just wondering is there anyway to do it with out the tool

Should just bolt to the frame and then the joint should be held in with a nut. Remove the nut. use a pickle fork to separate the joint or whack it with a hammer until it pops. Unbolt form the frame and your ready to install the new one.

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Pickle fork = "tie rod end separator". You can hit the center link or the knuckles with a hammer, but the pickle fork is a much cleaner, more precise way to do it without smashing your fingers in the process.

Yup, take your PICK (le?):

http://www.wwdsltd.com/files/Separators.jpg

http://www.autopart.com/tools/toolsmain/tool/T_4018.htm
Remember you will need the small size. Auto Zone and Advance have loaner tools.

alright thanks i only asked cause money is so tight and i cant stretch that idler arm further its gotten scary bad i finaly had a free 30 bucks to get a new one