Idler Arm Removal

[dipren443]

Howdy boys and girls.

I am in the middle of a suspension rebuild on my dads 67 Cutlass Supreme Convertible. Everything is disassembled for the most part. Having issues with one part. I am not sure how to remove the idler arm from the center link. The cotter pin and castle are removed and it is unbolted from the frame. Any hints??

Thanks,
Nick

[megaladon6]

smack the centerlink a few times with a hammer, the shock usually frees it up. maybe use a mapp torch to heat up the centerlink.

[CarlC]

Pickle fork between the center link and the body of the idler arm stud.

[dipren443]

Pickle fork between the center link and the body of the idler arm stud.

Thanks for the help everyone. The pickle fork trick worked with a little persistence. :enguard: