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- CV Gaiter Inner (20) Apply CV Gaiter Inner filter
- CV Gaiter Outer (20) Apply CV Gaiter Outer filter
- Doseur Valves (20) Apply Doseur Valves filter
- Link Arm (20) Apply Link Arm filter
- Rear Beam (20) Apply Rear Beam filter
- Rear Stabilizer Bar (20) Apply Rear Stabilizer Bar filter
- Rear Tie Bar (20) Apply Rear Tie Bar filter
- Replacement Wishbone Parts | Used, Second-Hand Wishbone (20) Apply Replacement Wishbone Parts | Used, Second-Hand Wishbone filter
- Steering Box (20) Apply Steering Box filter
- Steering Idler (20) Apply Steering Idler filter
- Steering Lock & Key (20) Apply Steering Lock & Key filter
- Steering Pulley (20) Apply Steering Pulley filter
- Suspension Leg Strut (20) Apply Suspension Leg Strut filter
- Suspension Spheres (20) Apply Suspension Spheres filter
- Suspension Strut (20) Apply Suspension Strut filter
- Torsion Bar (20) Apply Torsion Bar filter
- Track Rod End (20) Apply Track Rod End filter
- Wishbone - Upper Arm (20) Apply Wishbone - Upper Arm filter
Used MINI Steering Idlers
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About Steering Idlers
On a motor vehicle that has a conventional parallelogram steering linkage, the MINIsteering idler is a vital component, providing pivotal support. It achieves this by supporting the end of the centre link of the steering gear on the passenger side of the vehicle. The MINIsteering idler, which is alternatively referred to as the idler arm, is bolted to the frame or sub-frame of the vehicle. It is commonly attached between the opposite side of the centre link from the Pitman arm to the vehicle’s frame. From there, it holds the centre link at the appropriate height.
If the MINIsteering idler is not performing its function properly, the vehicle is likely to wander around the road. It is also likely that excessive play will be felt in the steering wheel. There are alternative possible causes for these issues, including the operation of connected assemblies such as the tie rods and the Pitman arm, although steering idlers are generally more susceptible to wear and tear than Pitman arms because of the pivoting function that is built into them.
A MINIsteering idler is relatively easy to fit and is not particularly expensive yet it is a critical component in the efficient operation of the steering linkage of a motor vehicle.
MINI trivia
- The Mini's designer, Sir Alec Issigonis, didn't like car windows that had to be rolled down. In fact, he didn't think that cars should have side windows at all!
- The Oxford MINI factory has made more than 3 million cars.
- There's a lot of wasted space in a lot of cars, but not the Mini. Designers say that as much as 80% of their car's interiors can be used by passengers.
- 10 years after he invented the Austin Mini, Sir Alec Issigonis was knighted in 1969 for his contribution to Britain.
- Consistently voted the most popular British car of all time, there are almost 500 specialist car clubs dedicated to the various makes and models of Mini. And that's just in Britain. Globally, there are an additional 260 clubs all celebrating the Mini make.