1964 Alaska earthquake. Fourth Avenue in Anchorage, Alaska, looking east from near Barrow Street. The southern edge of one of several landslides in Anchorage, this one covered an area of over a dozen blocks, including 5 blocks along the north side of Fourth Avenue. Most of the area was razed and made an urban renewal district.
The idler arm connects the steering box to the center link. The center link is what turns the hubs and allows a vehicle's tires to rotate. The idler arm controls the passenger side steering in a vehicle.he idler arm is a component of the steering system in a vehicle. Not all cars have steering systems. Most sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and trucks have steering systems, as do some passenger models.
Remove the Idler Arm Bolts. Remove the bolts that attach the idler arm to the frame. photo by Chuck. Next, with the cotter pin and giant nut removed from your arm, remove the 2 bolts that fasten the idler arm to the frame. In my case, there was an 11/16 nut and a 5/8 bolt.