4549039446 Toyota ARM ASSY, STEERING IDLER, Price: 140.62$, Weight: 2.87kg
| Make | Number | Name | Availability | Weight, kg | Ship in, Days | Price |
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Toyota |
4549039446 |
ARM ASSY, STEERING IDLER |
0 |
2.87 |
7-10 |
140.62$ |
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Originals
| Make | Number | Name | Availability | Weight, kg | Processing, days | Price | |
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| Toyota |
ARM ASSY, STEERING IDLER
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0 |
3.301
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162.88$
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Not Available |
Compatibility
| Description | Model | Options | Prod Period | Diagram |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KZN165,190,KDN,LN,RZN,YN,VZN14#,15#,16#,17#,19# | VZN172R-CRMDEQ | ATM,MTM: MANUAL TRANSMISSION; Building Condition: COMPLETELY BUILT UNIT; Cab: EXTRA CAB; Driver's Position: RIGHT-HAND DRIVE VEHICLES; Grade: DLX TYPE; Fuel Induction: ELECTRIC FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM; Engine: (5VZFE) 3400CC EFI; Destination: AUSTRALIA | 08.2002 - 02.2005 | View |
Steering Idler Arm Assembly — OEM‑grade Replacement 🛞
This precision idler arm supports the center link on the passenger side, keeping your steering geometry true and steering effort light. Built for harsh roads, it maintains the correct height and angle of the linkage so your truck tracks straight and your tires wear evenly.
Why you need it 🔧
It stabilizes the steering linkage, mirrors the pitman arm movement, and absorbs road shocks through a robust shaft and bush/bearing. A tight idler arm means crisp response, better lane control, and safer towing.
How it works
Bolted to the chassis, the arm pivots on an internal shaft with a bearing or bushing. As the steering box turns the pitman arm, the idler supports the opposite end of the center link, keeping tie rods moving in one plane for precise wheel angles.
What happens if it fails ⚠️
Symptoms include play in the wheel, clunks over bumps, wander, shimmy, poor return‑to‑center, and uneven tire wear. Severe wear risks loss of steering precision, rapid ball joint damage, and alignment drift.
Quality and install tips ✅
Forged, heat‑treated arm with corrosion protection and factory‑fit dimensions. Torque to spec, fit a new cotter pin, grease until purge, and finish with a professional wheel alignment.
Compatibility
- Hilux