Ford Comet 1964 - Steering Idler Arm Bushing Replacement

PART 3-3-MANUAL STEERING 3-19
FIG. 12-Typical Steering Linkage
8 Cylinder Shown
arm and the idler arm is provided
with tapered holes to accommodate
the ball studs (Fig. 12). The rod
should be replaced when damaged
(all) or when worn at the ball studs
(6 cylinder only).
1. Remove the cotter pins and
nuts from the ball studs at the sec-
tor shaft arm and the idler arm, and
remove the steering arm-to-idler arm
rod (Fig. 13).
2. After installing new seals on
the ball studs, position the new steer-
ing arm-to-idler arm rod on the idler
arm and the steering arm.
3. Install the ball stud retaining
nuts and torque to specification.
4. Install cotter pins, lubricate
the power steering ball stud socket
if necessary.
5. Check and, if necessary, ad-
FIG. 1 3-Disconnectina
just toe-in (Part 3-1).
STEERING IDLER ARM
BUSHING REPLACEMENT
6-CYLINDER CARS
The idler arm used to service the
Comet models includes the bushing,
therefore it is only necessary to re-
place the complete arm when worn.
Use the following procedure to re-
place the Falcon idler arm bushing:
To replace the bushing, use the
tool shown in Fig. 14. After replac-
ing the bushing and connecting the
linkage, check and, if necessary, ad-
just the toe-in.
It will be necessary to replace the
idler arm if the bushing or ball joint
is worn or damaged.
To replace the idler arm, remove
the cotter pin and nut that secures
the steering arm-to-idler arm rod.
Disconnect the rod from the idler
arm as shown in Fig.
13. Remove
the cotter pin, nut and the washer
that secures the idler arm to the idler
arm bracket. Remove the idler arm
from the bracket.
Position the new idler arm on the
idler arm bracket and secure it with
a washer and slotted nut. Secure the
rod to the idler arm with a slotted
nut. Torque the slotted nuts to speci-
fications and install the cotter pins.
REMOVE a INSTALL
THRUST BEARING
Tool-T61P-3355-A GII13-A
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Spindle End
FIG. 14-Replacing
Idler Arm Bushing