ok so im finally install my disc brakes on the front along with upper control arms, lower, and springs.

I was in the process of intalling the steering tie rods and idler arm.

When i noticed on the new idler arm, it is the same shape and size, but on the end that attaches the the body if the car. That the piece that the rod goes into...

Ok if you look at attached picture.at the top piece. The silver thing stinking out is on the right side... I cant remember how the new one is vs the old one.....except that on the new idler arm the silver thing stinking out is on the opposite side.....so lets say the picture is new idler arm...well on my idler arm the silver thing is on the left side insread of the right side. Everything is the same shape...that is the only difference.

So I hope i didnt confuse you all that much, cuz i know i did.

so my question is, is that ok, that that piece soposse to slide ???

 

Dude I cant remember but I think they are all like the pict.
Or they move over time when they wear out the bushing.

 

It fits fine, but i dont know if it is soposse to slide or mine is so old they redesigned it, its only about 1/2 inch difference when on.

 

ok i took a pic with my camera phone. So hopefully my question is more clear.

the one on the left is new, and the one on the right is the old one

 

im starting to think cmanf is right about it wearing out the bushing.Can anyone else confirm this ?

 

its when the bushing is worn they move

 

ok, good to know.....

thanks brandontyler65

 

cause the mechanic told me that last week when we were looking at my car on the lift

 

if you don't need the old one, put the old one into a vice, swing a hammer on the bushing and see if it looks like the new one then

 

mine looked the same...just put it on and tighten down