Pitman Arm: Service and Repair

Sector Shaft Arm

Special Tool(s):

Special Tool(s)

Removal

NOTE: Replace the steering gear sector shaft arm if it is bent. If the steering gear sector shaft arm is bent, also check the drag link, steering tie rod, tie rod adjustment sleeves and tie rod ball studs for signs of damage. Replace damaged steering linkage as required. Do not attempt to straighten the steering gear sector shaft arm or any other steering linkage components.

1. Raise and support the vehicle.





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





3. Using the Pitman Arm Puller, separate the steering sector shaft arm drag link.





4. Scribe alignment marks on the steering gear sector shaft and steering gear sector shaft arm.





5. Remove the sector shaft arm nut and washer.





6. Using the Pitman Arm Puller, remove the steering gear sector shaft arm.

Installation





1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.