Idler Arm?

[CarGuy]

There's noticeable play in the steering wheel, I figured I replace the idler arm once I got around to it - but yesterday I felt a bump in the steering column when I was counter-steering from a sharp turn (happened a few times). Any ideas? Would the idler arm cause that too?

Thanks

[SVOeric]

heheh --hohohoohh-- hahaha

SVO's don't have idler arms --

Most likely your problem is the steering coupler.

It's a utherane piece that goes between the rack and steering shaft. It helps dampen vibrations from the steering wheel.

You can pick one up from auto-zone, in the help section. There are 2 different sizes, and I can't remember which one to get, but if you read the back, it says ford, the other one is for imports.

[CarGuy]

Originally posted by SVOeric
heheh --hohohoohh-- hahaha

SVO's don't have idler arms --

Ouch!! Well, that changes my perspective on the issue...hehe. Thanks for setting me straight Eric

Man - I have too much to learn about these cars - I guess it'd help if I got under it and checked my assumptions first

I'll check AutoZone for a steering coupler and see where it takes me. Thanks again!

[SVOeric]

don't look too hard, it's just a little round thing, with 4 holes in it.