Mevotech MS40490 Steering Idler Arm Bushing - Bracket End

Steering Idler Arm Bushing for Classic Ford and Mercury

Restore steering support with the Mevotech MS40490 steering idler arm bushing. This rubber, press-in bushing is built for bracket-end service on classic Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln applications, including Mustang, LTD, Thunderbird, Cougar, Marquis, and related models.

For restorations and steering repairs, the MS40490 helps address wear at the idler arm bracket end while maintaining the original-style bushing fitment used on many 1964-1979 vehicles.

Key Features

• Brand: Mevotech
• Part number: MS40490
• Steering idler arm bushing for bracket-end applications
• Rubber construction with black finish
• Press-in attachment method for service replacement
• Inside diameter: 0.64 in.
• Outside diameter: 1.15 in.
• Width: 1.49 in.
• Length: 2.31 in.
• Height: 2.415 in.
• Designed for vehicles that use a two-bushing arrangement

Detailed Description

The Mevotech MS40490 is a steering idler arm bushing made for bracket-end use in a wide range of classic Ford and Mercury steering systems. Its rubber construction and press-in design support a direct-service replacement approach for vehicles such as the 1964-1973 Ford Mustang, 1965-1979 Ford LTD, 1967-1979 Ford Thunderbird, 1967-1979 Mercury Cougar, and 1967-1979 Mercury Marquis. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

With its specified dimensions and OE-style service format, MS40490 is suited for steering repairs where the original bracket-end bushing has worn, hardened, or lost shape. The part number MS40490 is also a useful reference when matching replacement steering bushings for vintage Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln platforms.

What This Part Helps Address

• Loose or imprecise steering feel caused by worn idler arm bushings
• Clunking or movement at the steering bracket end
• Rubber deterioration from age, heat, and road exposure
• Restoration needs on classic Ford Mustang and related steering systems
• Replacement of damaged press-in steering bushings during front-end service

Installation Notes and Tips

Install MS40490 at the bracket end only where the vehicle calls for this configuration. Because this is a press-in bushing, proper removal and installation tools help prevent damage to the steering bracket and surrounding components. Verify inside diameter, outside diameter, width, length, and height against the original part before installation.

• Fits 1965-1979 Ford LTD, Bracket End
• Fits 1967-1979 Ford Thunderbird, Bracket End
• Fits 1967-1979 Mercury Cougar, Bracket End
• Fits 1975-1979 Mercury Grand Marquis, Bracket End
• Fits 1967-1979 Mercury Marquis, Bracket End
• Fits 1973-1974 Lincoln Continental, Bracket End
• Fits 1965-1974 Mercury Colony Park, Bracket End
• Fits 1968-1974 Mercury Montego, Bracket End
• Fits 1964-1973 Ford Mustang, Bracket End
• Fits 1964-1965 Mercury Villager, Bracket End

Quality Assurance

Mevotech steering components are built for service replacement applications with attention to fit and dimensional accuracy. Confirm vehicle year, make, model, and bracket-end configuration before ordering the MS40490.