Mevotech TXMS50916 Steering Idler Arm - Front

Mevotech TXMS50916 Steering Idler Arm

Restore steering support with the Mevotech TXMS50916 steering idler arm. Built from steel with a corrosion-resistant finish, this front steering component is pre-greased and includes a dust boot, grease fitting, cotter pin, castle nut, and mounting hardware for a complete service replacement.

Key Features

• Steel construction with corrosion-resistant finish
• Pre-greased with a greaseable design for serviceability
• Sintered metal bearing type for steering support
• Arm attachment type: taper
• Includes dust boot, grease fitting, cotter pin, castle nut, and mounting hardware
• Thread size: M14 - 1.5
• Mounting hole diameter: 0.65 in.
• Length: 5.35 in.

Detailed Description

The Mevotech TXMS50916 is a front steering idler arm engineered for vehicles that rely on a center steering support point to maintain proper linkage movement. It is a direct-fit replacement for a wide range of Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and related applications, including Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe, Suburban 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 models. The steel body, sintered metal bearing, and corrosion-resistant finish are built for dependable steering operation in demanding road conditions. This part number, TXMS50916, is also referenced in OE-style replacement catalogs for the same application.

Compatible With 1999-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, front; 2000-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe, front; 1999-2006 GMC Sierra 1500, front; and 2003-2023 Chevrolet Express 2500, front. It also fits 2003-2023 Chevrolet Express 3500, front; 2003-2023 GMC Savana 2500, front; and 2003-2023 GMC Savana 3500, front.

What It Helps Address

• Excess steering play from a worn idler arm
• Loose or wandering steering feel
• Uneven steering linkage movement
• Noisy front-end steering components
• Wear at the steering support point on high-mileage vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the steering linkage, center link, and related front-end components before installation. Verify taper fitment, thread size, and mounting hole diameter against the original part. Because this idler arm is greaseable and pre-greased, it should be serviced according to the vehicle’s maintenance schedule after installation.

Quality Assurance

Mevotech manufactures steering and suspension components for replacement applications that require accurate fitment and serviceable construction. The TXMS50916 is built with a corrosion-resistant finish, a sintered metal bearing, and included service hardware for a complete repair.