
Dorman 541-118 Steering Idler Arm and Bracket Assembly
Dorman 541-118 Steering Idler Arm Assembly
Dorman 541-118 is a steering idler arm and bracket assembly built to match the original fit, function, and performance for specific classic GM applications. It is a steel, coated replacement with a pre-greased design and included grease fitting to support proper steering operation on vehicles such as the Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, Buick Skylark, Cadillac Seville, Chevrolet Nova, Oldsmobile Omega, and Pontiac Phoenix.
Key Features
- Direct replacement steering idler arm and bracket assembly
- Steel construction with black coated finish
- Pre-greased design with grease fitting included
- L-shape arm design with mounting-hole attachment
- Standard replacement grade for OE-style service
- Fits applications using a 16.5 mm arm stud thread diameter and 11.8 mm bracket stud thread diameter
- Part number 541-118 for catalog and search reference
Detailed Description
This steering idler arm assembly is engineered for specific 1972-1981 and 1973-1981 GM platforms, including Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, Buick Skylark, Cadillac Seville, Chevrolet Nova, Oldsmobile Omega, and Pontiac Phoenix applications. Dorman 541-118 is built from steel and finished with a coated black surface to match the original assembly’s service role in the steering linkage. The pre-greased design and included zerk fitting support routine lubrication, while the bracket and arm geometry are intended to restore proper steering function in the original mounting location. If you are searching for a steering idler arm and bracket assembly for a Chevrolet Camaro or Pontiac Firebird, part number 541-118 is a direct-fit replacement to compare against the OE unit.
What It Helps Address
- Excess steering play or looseness in the linkage
- Uneven steering response caused by worn idler arm components
- Clunking or wandering linked to steering support wear
- Loss of steering precision on older GM chassis
- Service replacement for a damaged or corroded idler arm assembly
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the vehicle’s year, make, and model against the listed fitment before installation. Confirm the mounting-hole style and thread diameters match the original steering linkage hardware. The assembly includes a grease fitting and is pre-greased, so lubrication points should be checked during routine chassis service. For best results, inspect related steering components such as tie rod ends and center link parts during replacement.
Quality Assurance
Dorman designs this steering idler arm and bracket assembly to match original fit, function, and performance for the specified applications. Part number 541-118 is a standard replacement component for service on compatible Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, Buick Skylark, Cadillac Seville, Chevrolet Nova, Oldsmobile Omega, and Pontiac Phoenix models.
Fitment
- Fits 1973-1981 Chevrolet Camaro, N/A
- Fits 1972-1981 Pontiac Firebird, N/A
- Fits 1975-1979 Buick Skylark, N/A
- Fits 1976-1979 Cadillac Seville, N/A
- Fits 1975-1979 Chevrolet Nova, N/A
- Fits 1975-1979 Oldsmobile Omega, N/A
- Fits 1977-1979 Pontiac Phoenix, N/A
Original: $43.95
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$15.38Dorman 541-118 Steering Idler Arm and Bracket Assembly
Dorman 541-118 Steering Idler Arm Assembly
Dorman 541-118 is a steering idler arm and bracket assembly built to match the original fit, function, and performance for specific classic GM applications. It is a steel, coated replacement with a pre-greased design and included grease fitting to support proper steering operation on vehicles such as the Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, Buick Skylark, Cadillac Seville, Chevrolet Nova, Oldsmobile Omega, and Pontiac Phoenix.
Key Features
- Direct replacement steering idler arm and bracket assembly
- Steel construction with black coated finish
- Pre-greased design with grease fitting included
- L-shape arm design with mounting-hole attachment
- Standard replacement grade for OE-style service
- Fits applications using a 16.5 mm arm stud thread diameter and 11.8 mm bracket stud thread diameter
- Part number 541-118 for catalog and search reference
Detailed Description
This steering idler arm assembly is engineered for specific 1972-1981 and 1973-1981 GM platforms, including Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, Buick Skylark, Cadillac Seville, Chevrolet Nova, Oldsmobile Omega, and Pontiac Phoenix applications. Dorman 541-118 is built from steel and finished with a coated black surface to match the original assembly’s service role in the steering linkage. The pre-greased design and included zerk fitting support routine lubrication, while the bracket and arm geometry are intended to restore proper steering function in the original mounting location. If you are searching for a steering idler arm and bracket assembly for a Chevrolet Camaro or Pontiac Firebird, part number 541-118 is a direct-fit replacement to compare against the OE unit.
What It Helps Address
- Excess steering play or looseness in the linkage
- Uneven steering response caused by worn idler arm components
- Clunking or wandering linked to steering support wear
- Loss of steering precision on older GM chassis
- Service replacement for a damaged or corroded idler arm assembly
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the vehicle’s year, make, and model against the listed fitment before installation. Confirm the mounting-hole style and thread diameters match the original steering linkage hardware. The assembly includes a grease fitting and is pre-greased, so lubrication points should be checked during routine chassis service. For best results, inspect related steering components such as tie rod ends and center link parts during replacement.
Quality Assurance
Dorman designs this steering idler arm and bracket assembly to match original fit, function, and performance for the specified applications. Part number 541-118 is a standard replacement component for service on compatible Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, Buick Skylark, Cadillac Seville, Chevrolet Nova, Oldsmobile Omega, and Pontiac Phoenix models.
Fitment
- Fits 1973-1981 Chevrolet Camaro, N/A
- Fits 1972-1981 Pontiac Firebird, N/A
- Fits 1975-1979 Buick Skylark, N/A
- Fits 1976-1979 Cadillac Seville, N/A
- Fits 1975-1979 Chevrolet Nova, N/A
- Fits 1975-1979 Oldsmobile Omega, N/A
- Fits 1977-1979 Pontiac Phoenix, N/A
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Dorman 541-118 Steering Idler Arm Assembly
Dorman 541-118 is a steering idler arm and bracket assembly built to match the original fit, function, and performance for specific classic GM applications. It is a steel, coated replacement with a pre-greased design and included grease fitting to support proper steering operation on vehicles such as the Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, Buick Skylark, Cadillac Seville, Chevrolet Nova, Oldsmobile Omega, and Pontiac Phoenix.
Key Features
- Direct replacement steering idler arm and bracket assembly
- Steel construction with black coated finish
- Pre-greased design with grease fitting included
- L-shape arm design with mounting-hole attachment
- Standard replacement grade for OE-style service
- Fits applications using a 16.5 mm arm stud thread diameter and 11.8 mm bracket stud thread diameter
- Part number 541-118 for catalog and search reference
Detailed Description
This steering idler arm assembly is engineered for specific 1972-1981 and 1973-1981 GM platforms, including Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, Buick Skylark, Cadillac Seville, Chevrolet Nova, Oldsmobile Omega, and Pontiac Phoenix applications. Dorman 541-118 is built from steel and finished with a coated black surface to match the original assembly’s service role in the steering linkage. The pre-greased design and included zerk fitting support routine lubrication, while the bracket and arm geometry are intended to restore proper steering function in the original mounting location. If you are searching for a steering idler arm and bracket assembly for a Chevrolet Camaro or Pontiac Firebird, part number 541-118 is a direct-fit replacement to compare against the OE unit.
What It Helps Address
- Excess steering play or looseness in the linkage
- Uneven steering response caused by worn idler arm components
- Clunking or wandering linked to steering support wear
- Loss of steering precision on older GM chassis
- Service replacement for a damaged or corroded idler arm assembly
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the vehicle’s year, make, and model against the listed fitment before installation. Confirm the mounting-hole style and thread diameters match the original steering linkage hardware. The assembly includes a grease fitting and is pre-greased, so lubrication points should be checked during routine chassis service. For best results, inspect related steering components such as tie rod ends and center link parts during replacement.
Quality Assurance
Dorman designs this steering idler arm and bracket assembly to match original fit, function, and performance for the specified applications. Part number 541-118 is a standard replacement component for service on compatible Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, Buick Skylark, Cadillac Seville, Chevrolet Nova, Oldsmobile Omega, and Pontiac Phoenix models.
Fitment
- Fits 1973-1981 Chevrolet Camaro, N/A
- Fits 1972-1981 Pontiac Firebird, N/A
- Fits 1975-1979 Buick Skylark, N/A
- Fits 1976-1979 Cadillac Seville, N/A
- Fits 1975-1979 Chevrolet Nova, N/A
- Fits 1975-1979 Oldsmobile Omega, N/A
- Fits 1977-1979 Pontiac Phoenix, N/A












