idler arm

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idler arm

[′īd·lər ‚ärm]

(mechanical engineering)

In an automotive steering system, a link that supports the tie rod and transmits steering motion to both wheels through the ends of the tie rod.

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parallel linkage

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Your Paladin's hard-working idler arm and housing don't always get the respect--or lube--they deserve.

Don't overlook idler lube points

I've had to adjust the tension on the idler arm a couple of times, as the belt began to slip, making the plucker run too slowly to do good work.

Building the Whizbang Plucker: take the tedium out of processing meat chickens

The parallel-link steering subsystem is essentially a four-bar mechanism consisting of a pitman arm, center link, and idler arm. A worm steering gear transmits motion from the steering wheel to the pitman arm.

Virtual mechatronic simulator for the dynamic analysis of the automotive guiding & suspension system

If you don't lube the support arms, the bearings dry out and the idler arm freezes.

Don't idle carrier by forgetting lube!

I'M NOT AFRAID OF ANYONE WHOSE HAIR IS STIFFER THAN A PALADIN'S NEGLECTED IDLER ARM!

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And the ones on your Paladin's idler arm and housing are a good example.

Don't be idle on idler lubing

Use NSN 3110-00-100-5328 (PN 28584-28521, CAGE 60038) to get a new idler arm roller bearing for your M113A3 FOV.