Pitman Arm: Service and Repair

Important: Use the proper tool to separate all ball joints.

Remove or Disconnect

^ Tools Required:
- J 24319-B Steering Linkage Puller.
- J 29107-A Pitman Arm Puller.
- J 6632-01 Pitman Arm Remover.

Raise the vehicle. Support it with jack stands.
1. Relay rod ball stud nut at pitman arm. Do not reuse the nut.





2. Relay rod ball stud from pitman arm using J 24319-B.





3. Pitman arm nut and washer.

Mark the pitman arm 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.

4. Pitman arm. Use J 6632-01 or J 29107-A.

Inspect
- Ball stud threads for damage.
- Ball stud seals for excessive wear.

Clean
- Threads on the ball stud.

Install or Connect

^ Tools Required:
- J 29193 Steering Linkage Installer (12 mm).

1. Pitman arm on the pitman shaft. Line up the marks made at removal.
2. Pitman arm washer and nut.
- Tighten pitman arm nut to 250 Nm (185 ft. lbs.).
3. Relay rod ball stud to the pitman arm. Make sure the seal is on the stud.
- Tighten J 29193 or J 29194 to 62 Nm (48 ft. lbs.) to seat the tapers.
- Remove the tool.
4. New relay rod prevailing torque nut to the pitman arm.
- Tighten nut to 82 Nm (60 ft. lbs.).
5. Lower the vehicle.