Pitman Arm: Service and Repair

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

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

Slide intermediate shaft cover off clamp.
Mark the relationship of the intermediate shaft.
Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with jack stands.

1. Intermediate shaft.
2. Oil filter pipes at crossmember bracket.
3. Steering linkage shield.
4. Front differential carrier shield
5. Relay rod nut from the pitman arm ball stud. Do not reuse the nut.





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





7. Pitman arm nut from pitman shaft.
8. Spring washer
9. Power steering gear.
- 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

10. Pitman arm from pitman shaft. 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 to pitman shaft of steering gear.
- Line up the marks made at removal.
- Tighten pitman arm nut to 250 Nm (184 ft. lbs.).
2. Pitman arm washer and nut.
3. Steering gear to frame of vehicle.
4. Relay rod to the pitman arm ball stud. Make sure the seal is on the stud.
- Tighten J 29193 or J 29194 to 62 Nm (48 1b ft) to seat the tapers. Remove the tool.
5. New relay rod prevailing torque nut to the pitman arm ball stud washer.
- Tighten nut to 108 Nm (79 ft. lbs.).
6. Oil filter pipes to the crossmember bracket.
7. Steering linkage shield.
- Lower the vehicle.
8. Intermediate shaft. Line up the marks made at removal.
- Slide the intermediate shaft cover over clamp.