Mevotech TTX Steering Idler Arm P/N:TXMS509117
Help keep your steering linkage steady and responsive with the Mevotech TTX idler arm, part number TXMS50916, a front steering component built around patented sintered bearings. It is listed for many models from Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac, among them the 1999-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 1999-2006 GMC Sierra 1500 and 2000-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
As a steering idler arm, it supports one end of the center link and pivots as the wheels turn. It works with the pitman arm to hold the linkage in position. If a worn idler arm is the cause of loose or wandering steering, this unit replaces it.
Installation: Mounting hardware is included: a part-specific slotted castle nut, a snap cotter pin and an application-specific nylon lock nut. The listed applications use one idler arm per vehicle.
Specifications: Steel construction with a corrosion-resistant finish, taper arm attachment, M14 - 1.5 thread size, 0.65 in. mounting hole diameter, 5.35 in. length and one bracket hole. The arm is greaseable. Country of origin: China.
Does this idler arm fit my 2000-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Yes, it is listed for the 2000-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe, one per vehicle. The Buyer's Guide tab shows every listed vehicle.
Is this a 1999-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 idler arm?
Yes, it is listed for the 1999-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the 1999-2006 GMC Sierra 1500. The Buyer's Guide tab shows the other listed models.
What does an idler arm do?
It supports one end of the steering center link and pivots as you turn. Together with the pitman arm, it helps hold the linkage in position.
What comes in the box?
It includes mounting hardware: a slotted castle nut, a cotter pin and a nylon lock nut. It also has a dust boot and a 180-degree SAE grease fitting, and it arrives pre-greased.
What are signs an idler arm may need replacing?
Loose or wandering steering, extra play in the steering wheel and uneven tire wear can be signs. Other steering parts can cause similar symptoms, so diagnose the cause before replacing.
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