Removal Procedure
- Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement .
- Remove the idler arm nut and discard it.
- Separate the idler arm from the relay rod using puller J 24319-B .
- Remove the idler arm bolts.
- Remove the idler arm from the vehicle.
NOTE:
Do not attempt to free the ball stud by using a pickle fork or wedge type tool, because seal or bushing damage could result. Use the proper tool to separate all ball joints.