Pitman Arm: Service and Repair

Special Tool(s):

Removal and Installation

1. WARNING: The electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. This can be accomplished by turning off the air suspension switch located in the RH kick panel area. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.

Raise and support the vehicle.





2. Remove the steering sector shaft arm drag link castellated nut.
1. Remove the cotter pin.
2. Remove the castellated nut.





3. Use the special tool to separate the steering sector shaft arm drag link.





4. Mark a reference point between the steering gear sector shaft and steering gear sector shaft arm.





5. Remove the steering gear sector shaft arm to the sector shaft nut.





6. Use the special tool to remove the steering gear sector shaft arm.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.