Pitman Arm: Service and Repair

PITMAN ARM

REMOVAL





1. Using Special Tool 9168 Ball Joint Puller remove the drag link from the pitman arm.





2. Measure the distance of point "A" between the pitman arm (2) and the steering gear (1) using a caliper gauge.





3. Remove the snap ring (2) that holds the pitman arm (1) on the shaft.





4. Remove the pitman arm by loosening the pinch bolt (1). With a prying device, remove the pitman arm from the pitman arm shaft (2).

INSTALLATION
1. Remove any oil and grease from the splined section of the pitman arm shaft and the pitman arm.





2. Install the pitman arm (1) to the pitman arm shaft (2).





3. Install the snap ring (2).





4. Install the pitman arm to the previously measured depth of measurement "A". Tighten the pinch bolt to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).