LXA

OK..stupid question #1 for the day . Mechanic says I need to replace my right front idler arm. I've been looking at an exploded schematic of the front suspension and don't see any part called an idler arm. Is it called by another name? I know, I know...DUH!

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1993 Rodeo LS 5sp 4X4 3.2L V6 (mine)
2001 Caravan Sport (wife's)
1979 MG Midget (project w/ no progress - anyone interested?)
1910 International Touring Car (most reliable of the bunch!)

LXA

Well, now I feel really dumb. I anticipated it was a part of the suspension, couldn't find it, posted my question and then promptly found it as part of the steering. However, that brought up Stupid Question #2...How bad could a bad idler arm affect tire wear?

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1993 Rodeo LS 5sp 4X4 3.2L V6 (mine)
2001 Caravan Sport (wife's)
1979 MG Midget (project w/ no progress - anyone interested?)
1910 International Touring Car (most reliable of the bunch!)

Gizmo42

A worn idler arm can affect tire wear pretty bad if its worn bad enough. It will allow the tire to wobble and wear excessivly.

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