Pitman Arm: Service and Repair

IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to free the ball stud by using a pickle fork or wedge-type tool, because seal or bushing damage could result. Use the proper tool to separate all ball joints.

Steering Linkage:

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

TOOLS REQUIRED:
^ J 24319-01 Universal Steering Linkage Puller
^ J 29107 Pitman Arm Puller
^ J 6632-01 Pitman Arm Puller

^ Raise the vehicle.

1. Relay rod nut or connecting rod castellated nut and cotter pin from the pitman arm ball stud.

Separating Steering Linkage:

2. Relay rod (2) from the pitman arm (5) with J 24319-01.
3. Pitman arm nut and washer.
^ Mark the pitman arms and the pitman shaft This will permit proper alignment at assembly.

NOTICE: Do not hammer on pitman arm, pitman shaft, or puller. Damage to pitman arm or steering gear may result.

Removing The Pitman Arm:

4. Pitman arm (5) with J 6632-01 or J 29107.

INSPECT
^ Ball stud threads for damage.
^ Ball stud seals for excessive wear.

CLEAN
^ Threads on the ball stud and ball stud nut.

Steering Linkage:

INSTALL OR CONNECT

TOOLS REQUIRED:
^ J 29193 Steering Linkage Installer (12 mm)
^ J 29194 Steering Linkage Installer (14 mm)

NOTICE: If a clamp-type pitman arm is used, spread the pitman arm just enough with a wedge to slip the arm onto the pitman shaft. Do not spread the pitman arm more than required to slip over the pitman shaft with hand pressure. Do not hammer damage to the steering gear may result.

1. Pitman arm (5) on the pitman shaft. Line up the marks made at removal.
2. Pitman arm washer and nut.

TIGHTEN
^ Pitman arm nut to 250 Nm (184 lbs. ft.).

Seating Ball Stud Tapers:

3. Relay rod (2) or connecting rod (8) to the pitman arm ball stud. Make certain the seal is on the stud. Tighten J 29193 or J 29194 to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs) to seat the tapers. Remove the tool.
4. Relay rod nut or the connecting rod castellated nut.

TIGHTEN
^ Relay rod nut to 90 Nm (66 lbs. ft.).

5. New cotter pin to the pitman arm ball stud. Lower the vehicle.