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Delphi TL489 Steering Idler Arm

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OE Direct Replacement — Bolt-on fit, no modifications needed
Fitment: Chevrolet and GMC, C10, C10 Suburban, C20, C20 Suburban, C30, G10, G20, G30, K5 Blazer, P20, P30, C2500, C2500 Suburban, C3500, G1500, G2500, G3500, Jimmy, P2500, P3500, P10, P1500, C15, C15 Suburban, C25, C25 Suburban, C35, G15, G25, G35, P15, P25, P35, Blazer, C10 Pickup, C30 Pickup, G10 Van, G20 Van, G30 Van, C25/C2500 Pickup, C25/C2500 Suburban, C35/C3500 Pickup, G15/G1500 Van, G25/G2500 Van, G35/G3500 Van, P15/P1500 Van, P25/P2500 Van, and P35/P3500 Van
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OE-Style Steering Idler Arm for Classic GM Trucks

Delphi TL489 is a standard replacement steering idler arm built for classic Chevrolet and GMC truck applications. It is pre-greased, greaseable, and includes a grease fitting for serviceable steering maintenance on vehicles such as the Chevrolet C10, GMC C2500, and Chevrolet K5 Blazer.

Key Features

  • Standard replacement steering idler arm for OE-style service
  • Pre-greased for initial installation readiness
  • Greaseable design with grease fitting included
  • Stud-style arm attachment type
  • Length: 5.39 in.
  • Delphi part number TL489

Application Details

Compatible with a wide range of GM rear-wheel-drive steering applications from 1967-1982, including Chevrolet C10, C20, C30, G10, G20, G30, K5 Blazer, P10, P20, and P30, plus GMC C2500, C3500, G1500, G2500, G3500, Jimmy, P2500, and P3500 models. This part cross-references Dorman OE Solutions 535-712 for the same application.

Delphi applies OE-focused dimensional and material analysis to help maintain proper fit and steering geometry. The part is tested for extreme temperature exposure and salt-spray resistance to reflect demanding underbody conditions common in Chevrolet and GMC steering systems.

What This Part Helps Address

  • Excess steering play caused by a worn idler arm
  • Loose or inconsistent steering response
  • Uneven steering linkage movement
  • Grease loss or dry pivot points in serviceable steering systems
  • Replacement needs on aging Chevrolet C10 and GMC truck steering components

Installation Notes

Verify vehicle year, make, model, and steering linkage configuration before installation. Inspect related steering components such as the center link, pitman arm, and tie rod ends for wear, since a worn linkage can affect steering feel after replacement. Torque fasteners to the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications and lubricate through the grease fitting during routine service.

Quality Assurance

Delphi uses OE-based engineering and validation methods for its steering portfolio, including dimensional and material analysis for fit consistency. The part is evaluated under temperature extremes below -40 degrees C and above 120 degrees C, and exposed to 720 hours of salt spray to assess durability in harsh operating conditions.

BrandDelphi
Part NumberTL489
Arm Attachment TypeStud
Grease Fitting IncludedYes
GreaseableYes
Item GradeStandard Replacement
Length5.39
Pre-GreasedYes

This part fits 186 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelDrive TypePositionNotes
1982ChevroletC10N/A
1982ChevroletC10 SuburbanN/A
1982ChevroletC20N/A
1982ChevroletC20 SuburbanN/A
1982ChevroletC30N/A
1982ChevroletG10N/A
1982ChevroletG20N/A
1982ChevroletG30N/A
1982ChevroletK5 BlazerRWDN/A
1982ChevroletP20N/A
1982ChevroletP30N/A
1982GMCC2500N/A
1982GMCC2500 SuburbanN/A
1982GMCC3500N/A
1982GMCG1500N/A
1982GMCG2500N/A
1982GMCG3500N/A
1982GMCJimmyRWDN/A
1982GMCP2500N/A
1982GMCP3500N/A
1981ChevroletC10N/A
1981ChevroletC10 SuburbanN/A
1981ChevroletC20N/A
1981ChevroletC20 SuburbanN/A
1981ChevroletC30N/A
1981ChevroletG10N/A
1981ChevroletG20N/A
1981ChevroletG30N/A
1981ChevroletK5 BlazerRWDN/A
1981ChevroletP20N/A
1981ChevroletP30N/A
1981GMCC2500N/A
1981GMCC2500 SuburbanN/A
1981GMCC3500N/A
1981GMCG1500N/A
1981GMCG2500N/A
1981GMCG3500N/A
1981GMCJimmyRWDN/A
1981GMCP2500N/A
1981GMCP3500N/A
1980ChevroletC10N/A
1980ChevroletC10 SuburbanN/A
1980ChevroletC20N/A
1980ChevroletC20 SuburbanN/A
1980ChevroletC30N/A
1980ChevroletG10N/A
1980ChevroletG20N/A
1980ChevroletG30N/A
1980ChevroletK5 BlazerRWDN/A
1980ChevroletP10N/A
1980ChevroletP20N/A
1980ChevroletP30N/A
1980GMCC2500N/A
1980GMCC2500 SuburbanN/A
1980GMCC3500N/A
1980GMCG1500N/A
1980GMCG2500N/A
1980GMCG3500N/A
1980GMCJimmyRWDN/A
1980GMCP1500N/A
1980GMCP2500N/A
1980GMCP3500N/A
1979ChevroletC10N/A
1979ChevroletC10 SuburbanN/A
1979ChevroletC20N/A
1979ChevroletC20 SuburbanN/A
1979ChevroletC30N/A
1979ChevroletG10N/A
1979ChevroletG20N/A
1979ChevroletG30N/A
1979ChevroletK5 BlazerRWDN/A
1979ChevroletP10N/A
1979ChevroletP20N/A
1979ChevroletP30N/A
1979GMCC2500N/A
1979GMCC2500 SuburbanN/A
1979GMCC3500N/A
1979GMCG1500N/A
1979GMCG2500N/A
1979GMCG3500N/A
1979GMCJimmyRWDN/A
1979GMCP1500N/A
1979GMCP2500N/A
1979GMCP3500N/A
1978ChevroletC10N/A
1978ChevroletC10 SuburbanN/A
1978ChevroletC20N/A
1978ChevroletC20 SuburbanN/A
1978ChevroletC30N/A
1978ChevroletG10N/A
1978ChevroletG20N/A
1978ChevroletG30N/A
1978ChevroletK5 BlazerRWDN/A
1978ChevroletP10N/A
1978ChevroletP20N/A
1978ChevroletP30N/A
1978GMCG15N/A
1978GMCG25N/A
1978GMCG35N/A
1978GMCJimmyRWDN/A
1977ChevroletC10N/A
1977ChevroletC10 SuburbanN/A
1977ChevroletC20N/A
1977ChevroletC20 SuburbanN/A
1977ChevroletC30N/A
1977ChevroletG10N/A
1977ChevroletG20N/A
1977ChevroletG30N/A
1977ChevroletK5 BlazerRWDN/A
1977ChevroletP10N/A
1977ChevroletP20N/A
1977ChevroletP30N/A
1977GMCG15N/A
1977GMCG25N/A
1977GMCG35N/A
1977GMCJimmyRWDN/A
1976ChevroletC10N/A
1976ChevroletC10 SuburbanN/A
1976ChevroletC20N/A
1976ChevroletC20 SuburbanN/A
1976ChevroletC30N/A
1976ChevroletG10N/A
1976ChevroletG20N/A
1976ChevroletG30N/A
1976ChevroletK5 BlazerRWDN/A
1976ChevroletP10N/A
1976ChevroletP20N/A
1976ChevroletP30N/A
1976GMCG15N/A
1976GMCG25N/A
1976GMCG35N/A
1976GMCJimmyRWDN/A
1975ChevroletC10N/A
1975ChevroletC10 SuburbanN/A
1975ChevroletC20N/A
1975ChevroletC20 SuburbanN/A
1975ChevroletC30N/A
1975ChevroletG10N/A
1975ChevroletG20N/A
1975ChevroletG30N/A
1975ChevroletK5 BlazerRWDN/A
1975ChevroletP10N/A
1975ChevroletP20N/A
1975ChevroletP30N/A
1975GMCG15N/A
1975GMCG25N/A
1975GMCG35N/A
1975GMCJimmyRWDN/A
1974ChevroletBlazerN/ARear Wheel Drive
1974ChevroletC10 SuburbanN/A
1974ChevroletC20 SuburbanN/A
1974GMCG15/G1500 VanN/A
1974GMCG25/G2500 VanN/A
1974GMCG35/G3500 VanN/A
1973ChevroletBlazerN/ARear Wheel Drive
1973ChevroletC10 SuburbanN/A
1973ChevroletC20 SuburbanN/A
1973GMCG15/G1500 VanN/A
1973GMCG25/G2500 VanN/A
1973GMCG35/G3500 VanN/A
1972ChevroletBlazerN/ARear Wheel Drive
1972ChevroletC10 SuburbanN/A
1972ChevroletC20 SuburbanN/A
1972GMCG15/G1500 VanN/A
1972GMCG25/G2500 VanN/A
1972GMCG35/G3500 VanN/A
1971ChevroletBlazerN/ARear Wheel Drive
1971ChevroletC10 SuburbanN/A
1971ChevroletC20 SuburbanN/A
1971GMCG15/G1500 VanN/A
1971GMCG25/G2500 VanN/A
1971GMCG35/G3500 VanN/A
1970ChevroletBlazerN/ARear Wheel Drive
1970ChevroletC10 SuburbanN/A
1970ChevroletC20 SuburbanN/A
1970GMCG15/G1500 VanN/A
1970GMCG25/G2500 VanN/A
1969ChevroletBlazerN/ARear Wheel Drive
1969ChevroletC10 SuburbanN/A
1969ChevroletC20 SuburbanN/A
1969GMCG15/G1500 VanN/A
1969GMCG25/G2500 VanN/A
1968ChevroletC10 SuburbanN/A
1968ChevroletC20 SuburbanN/A
1967ChevroletC10 SuburbanN/A
1967ChevroletC20 SuburbanN/A

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

1400255138892353941722535-7126270310IA6096K6096K6096T

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.