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Delphi TL489 Steering Idler Arm
Delphi Steering Idler Arm TL489 Overview
The Delphi TL489 Steering Idler Arm is designed as a standard replacement component for various Chevrolet and GMC trucks and SUVs. Pre-greased and greaseable, this idler arm ensures smooth steering performance and durability for models like the Chevrolet Blazer and GMC C10 Suburban.
- Length: 5.39 inches for precise fitment
- Pre-greased for immediate installation
- Stud-type arm attachment for secure mounting
- Includes grease fitting for easy maintenance
- Greaseable design to extend service life
- Standard replacement grade for reliable performance
Detailed Product Description
The Delphi TL489 Steering Idler Arm is engineered to meet the specifications required for proper steering geometry in Chevrolet and GMC vehicles, including the Blazer, C10, C20, and Suburban series. Its 5.39-inch length and stud attachment type provide a secure and accurate fit, maintaining the alignment and handling characteristics of your vehicle. The pre-greased and greaseable design, along with the included grease fitting, allows for straightforward maintenance, helping to reduce wear and extend the component's lifespan. This idler arm is a standard replacement part, suitable for restoring steering function without the need for custom modifications.
Compatible Vehicles and Applications
- Chevrolet Blazer and K5 Blazer
- Chevrolet C10, C20, C30, and Suburban models
- GMC Jimmy and G10, G20, G30 series
- Chevrolet and GMC P10, P20, P30, P1500, P2500, P3500 trucks
- Heavy-duty models like C2500, C3500, and C2500 Suburban
Common Issues Addressed by the TL489 Steering Idler Arm
- Excessive play or looseness in steering linkage
- Uneven or unstable steering response
- Premature wear due to lack of lubrication
- Steering wheel vibration or shimmy
- Misalignment causing uneven tire wear
Installation Notes and Tips
Installation of the Delphi TL489 requires proper alignment and torque specifications to ensure optimal steering performance. The pre-greased condition allows for immediate use, but regular greasing through the included fitting is recommended to maintain smooth operation. Verify compatibility with your specific Chevrolet or GMC model before installation. It is advisable to inspect related steering components during replacement to ensure overall system integrity.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Delphi manufactures the TL489 Steering Idler Arm to meet industry standards for durability and performance. This standard replacement part undergoes quality checks to ensure fit and function. While specific warranty details may vary, Delphi typically offers coverage against manufacturing defects, providing confidence in the product's reliability for Chevrolet and GMC steering systems.
| Brand | Delphi |
| Part Number | TL489 |
| Arm Attachment Type | Stud |
| Grease Fitting Included | Yes |
| Greaseable | Yes |
| Item Grade | Standard Replacement |
| Length | 5.39 |
| Pre-Greased | Yes |
This part fits 186 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Drive Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Chevrolet | C10 | N/A | ||
| 1982 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1982 | Chevrolet | C20 | N/A | ||
| 1982 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1982 | Chevrolet | C30 | N/A | ||
| 1982 | Chevrolet | G10 | N/A | ||
| 1982 | Chevrolet | G20 | N/A | ||
| 1982 | Chevrolet | G30 | N/A | ||
| 1982 | Chevrolet | K5 Blazer | RWD | N/A | |
| 1982 | Chevrolet | P20 | N/A | ||
| 1982 | Chevrolet | P30 | N/A | ||
| 1982 | GMC | C2500 | N/A | ||
| 1982 | GMC | C2500 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1982 | GMC | C3500 | N/A | ||
| 1982 | GMC | G1500 | N/A | ||
| 1982 | GMC | G2500 | N/A | ||
| 1982 | GMC | G3500 | N/A | ||
| 1982 | GMC | Jimmy | RWD | N/A | |
| 1982 | GMC | P2500 | N/A | ||
| 1982 | GMC | P3500 | N/A | ||
| 1981 | Chevrolet | C10 | N/A | ||
| 1981 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1981 | Chevrolet | C20 | N/A | ||
| 1981 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1981 | Chevrolet | C30 | N/A | ||
| 1981 | Chevrolet | G10 | N/A | ||
| 1981 | Chevrolet | G20 | N/A | ||
| 1981 | Chevrolet | G30 | N/A | ||
| 1981 | Chevrolet | K5 Blazer | RWD | N/A | |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | P20 | N/A | ||
| 1981 | Chevrolet | P30 | N/A | ||
| 1981 | GMC | C2500 | N/A | ||
| 1981 | GMC | C2500 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1981 | GMC | C3500 | N/A | ||
| 1981 | GMC | G1500 | N/A | ||
| 1981 | GMC | G2500 | N/A | ||
| 1981 | GMC | G3500 | N/A | ||
| 1981 | GMC | Jimmy | RWD | N/A | |
| 1981 | GMC | P2500 | N/A | ||
| 1981 | GMC | P3500 | N/A | ||
| 1980 | Chevrolet | C10 | N/A | ||
| 1980 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1980 | Chevrolet | C20 | N/A | ||
| 1980 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1980 | Chevrolet | C30 | N/A | ||
| 1980 | Chevrolet | G10 | N/A | ||
| 1980 | Chevrolet | G20 | N/A | ||
| 1980 | Chevrolet | G30 | N/A | ||
| 1980 | Chevrolet | K5 Blazer | RWD | N/A | |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | P10 | N/A | ||
| 1980 | Chevrolet | P20 | N/A | ||
| 1980 | Chevrolet | P30 | N/A | ||
| 1980 | GMC | C2500 | N/A | ||
| 1980 | GMC | C2500 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1980 | GMC | C3500 | N/A | ||
| 1980 | GMC | G1500 | N/A | ||
| 1980 | GMC | G2500 | N/A | ||
| 1980 | GMC | G3500 | N/A | ||
| 1980 | GMC | Jimmy | RWD | N/A | |
| 1980 | GMC | P1500 | N/A | ||
| 1980 | GMC | P2500 | N/A | ||
| 1980 | GMC | P3500 | N/A | ||
| 1979 | Chevrolet | C10 | N/A | ||
| 1979 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1979 | Chevrolet | C20 | N/A | ||
| 1979 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1979 | Chevrolet | C30 | N/A | ||
| 1979 | Chevrolet | G10 | N/A | ||
| 1979 | Chevrolet | G20 | N/A | ||
| 1979 | Chevrolet | G30 | N/A | ||
| 1979 | Chevrolet | K5 Blazer | RWD | N/A | |
| 1979 | Chevrolet | P10 | N/A | ||
| 1979 | Chevrolet | P20 | N/A | ||
| 1979 | Chevrolet | P30 | N/A | ||
| 1979 | GMC | C2500 | N/A | ||
| 1979 | GMC | C2500 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1979 | GMC | C3500 | N/A | ||
| 1979 | GMC | G1500 | N/A | ||
| 1979 | GMC | G2500 | N/A | ||
| 1979 | GMC | G3500 | N/A | ||
| 1979 | GMC | Jimmy | RWD | N/A | |
| 1979 | GMC | P1500 | N/A | ||
| 1979 | GMC | P2500 | N/A | ||
| 1979 | GMC | P3500 | N/A | ||
| 1978 | Chevrolet | C10 | N/A | ||
| 1978 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1978 | Chevrolet | C20 | N/A | ||
| 1978 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1978 | Chevrolet | C30 | N/A | ||
| 1978 | Chevrolet | G10 | N/A | ||
| 1978 | Chevrolet | G20 | N/A | ||
| 1978 | Chevrolet | G30 | N/A | ||
| 1978 | Chevrolet | K5 Blazer | RWD | N/A | |
| 1978 | Chevrolet | P10 | N/A | ||
| 1978 | Chevrolet | P20 | N/A | ||
| 1978 | Chevrolet | P30 | N/A | ||
| 1978 | GMC | G15 | N/A | ||
| 1978 | GMC | G25 | N/A | ||
| 1978 | GMC | G35 | N/A | ||
| 1978 | GMC | Jimmy | RWD | N/A | |
| 1977 | Chevrolet | C10 | N/A | ||
| 1977 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1977 | Chevrolet | C20 | N/A | ||
| 1977 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1977 | Chevrolet | C30 | N/A | ||
| 1977 | Chevrolet | G10 | N/A | ||
| 1977 | Chevrolet | G20 | N/A | ||
| 1977 | Chevrolet | G30 | N/A | ||
| 1977 | Chevrolet | K5 Blazer | RWD | N/A | |
| 1977 | Chevrolet | P10 | N/A | ||
| 1977 | Chevrolet | P20 | N/A | ||
| 1977 | Chevrolet | P30 | N/A | ||
| 1977 | GMC | G15 | N/A | ||
| 1977 | GMC | G25 | N/A | ||
| 1977 | GMC | G35 | N/A | ||
| 1977 | GMC | Jimmy | RWD | N/A | |
| 1976 | Chevrolet | C10 | N/A | ||
| 1976 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1976 | Chevrolet | C20 | N/A | ||
| 1976 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1976 | Chevrolet | C30 | N/A | ||
| 1976 | Chevrolet | G10 | N/A | ||
| 1976 | Chevrolet | G20 | N/A | ||
| 1976 | Chevrolet | G30 | N/A | ||
| 1976 | Chevrolet | K5 Blazer | RWD | N/A | |
| 1976 | Chevrolet | P10 | N/A | ||
| 1976 | Chevrolet | P20 | N/A | ||
| 1976 | Chevrolet | P30 | N/A | ||
| 1976 | GMC | G15 | N/A | ||
| 1976 | GMC | G25 | N/A | ||
| 1976 | GMC | G35 | N/A | ||
| 1976 | GMC | Jimmy | RWD | N/A | |
| 1975 | Chevrolet | C10 | N/A | ||
| 1975 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1975 | Chevrolet | C20 | N/A | ||
| 1975 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1975 | Chevrolet | C30 | N/A | ||
| 1975 | Chevrolet | G10 | N/A | ||
| 1975 | Chevrolet | G20 | N/A | ||
| 1975 | Chevrolet | G30 | N/A | ||
| 1975 | Chevrolet | K5 Blazer | RWD | N/A | |
| 1975 | Chevrolet | P10 | N/A | ||
| 1975 | Chevrolet | P20 | N/A | ||
| 1975 | Chevrolet | P30 | N/A | ||
| 1975 | GMC | G15 | N/A | ||
| 1975 | GMC | G25 | N/A | ||
| 1975 | GMC | G35 | N/A | ||
| 1975 | GMC | Jimmy | RWD | N/A | |
| 1974 | Chevrolet | Blazer | N/A | Rear Wheel Drive | |
| 1974 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1974 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1974 | GMC | G15/G1500 Van | N/A | ||
| 1974 | GMC | G25/G2500 Van | N/A | ||
| 1974 | GMC | G35/G3500 Van | N/A | ||
| 1973 | Chevrolet | Blazer | N/A | Rear Wheel Drive | |
| 1973 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1973 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1973 | GMC | G15/G1500 Van | N/A | ||
| 1973 | GMC | G25/G2500 Van | N/A | ||
| 1973 | GMC | G35/G3500 Van | N/A | ||
| 1972 | Chevrolet | Blazer | N/A | Rear Wheel Drive | |
| 1972 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1972 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1972 | GMC | G15/G1500 Van | N/A | ||
| 1972 | GMC | G25/G2500 Van | N/A | ||
| 1972 | GMC | G35/G3500 Van | N/A | ||
| 1971 | Chevrolet | Blazer | N/A | Rear Wheel Drive | |
| 1971 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1971 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1971 | GMC | G15/G1500 Van | N/A | ||
| 1971 | GMC | G25/G2500 Van | N/A | ||
| 1971 | GMC | G35/G3500 Van | N/A | ||
| 1970 | Chevrolet | Blazer | N/A | Rear Wheel Drive | |
| 1970 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1970 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1970 | GMC | G15/G1500 Van | N/A | ||
| 1970 | GMC | G25/G2500 Van | N/A | ||
| 1969 | Chevrolet | Blazer | N/A | Rear Wheel Drive | |
| 1969 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1969 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1969 | GMC | G15/G1500 Van | N/A | ||
| 1969 | GMC | G25/G2500 Van | N/A | ||
| 1968 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1968 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1967 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | N/A | ||
| 1967 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | N/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:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.