Pitman Arm: Service and Repair

^ Tools Required:
- J 24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller
- J 29107 Pitman Arm Puller
- J 6632-01 Pitman Arm Puller
- J 29193 Steering Linkage Installer (12 mm)
- Or Equivalents

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.





Remove or Disconnect
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. The connecting rod nut from the pitman arm ball stud.





3. Using J 24319-B, separate the connecting rod from the pitman arm.
4. The 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





5. The pitman arm using J 6632-01 or J 29107.

Inspect
- The ball stud threads for damage.
- The ball stud seals for excessive wear.

Clean
- The threads on the bail stud and ball stud nut.

Install or Connect

NOTICE: If a clamp-type pitman arm is used, spread the pitman arm lust 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. The pitman arm on the pitman shaft. Line up the marks made at removal.
2. The pitman arm washer and nut.
- Tighten the pitman arm retaining nut to 250 Nm (184 ft. lbs.).
3. The connecting rod 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.
- Tighten the connecting rod nut to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
4. Lower the vehicle.