New Idler arm has no zerk

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New Idler arm has no zerk #1065809 11/02/13 07:21 AM

Joined: Jan 2009

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Las Vegas, NV

hochkis

Wheeler

So i bought a new idler arm for my 95 SR, it has a zerk fitting in the upper 'bushing' portion but none around the ball joint and there doesnt appear to be any grease in the ball joint.

Can I just carefully drill through the back of ball joint and add a zerk fitting there? or should i go through the side like on the pitman arm?

95 Montero SR- Stock
90 Turbo Miata - TD04 wrx turbo, Flyin miata suspension, Torsen diff, 225 RS3's
92 Mighty Max 4x4 - Retired

Re: New Idler arm has no zerk [Re: hochkis] #1065810 11/02/13 11:53 AM

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Apache Junction, AZ

JohnnyBfromPeoria Offline

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I just looked at my new one, sitting on the dining room table, and noticed the same thing. No, I was not sitting on the table, the idler arm was.

As far as I remember, the only zerk I've seen on those has been on the body itself. I guess you could add one to the ball joint portion, but they usually wear out in the shaft part anyway.

Did you get a part with a "lifetime warranty"? If so, just replace it every year or so like I do.

John B.

'87 Raider 2.6 Turbo Auto, Under Construction
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