Rider, Lamar,& Pal Buick (Jim) Thanks for your assist & kind words. Rider- Prior to my message to the forum,I've tried poking/probing/wiggling in an attempt to break loose the washer & spring inside the link. I may try to loosen it up @ the idler arm side, (recently replaced)Maybe an approach from the other side will "scare" it loose! PalBuick- I've been here before, under another userid, which I didn't remember & lost. Isn't gettin' old fun? Joan sez HI