With I-Beam Front Axle (C3HD Models)

I-BEAM FRONT AXLE (C3HD MODELS)

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

Steering Linkage (K-Models):

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

TOOLS REQUIRED:
^ J 24319-01 Steering Linkage Puller.
^ J 29107 Pitman Arm Puller.
^ J 6632-01 Pitman Arm Remover.

^ Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with jack stands.

1. Drag link (31) from pitman arm ball stud.
2. Pitman arm nut (38) from steering gear shaft. (Do not reuse nut).
^ Mark the pitman arm and the pitman shaft. This will permit proper alignment at assembly.

3. Pitman arm using J 6632-01 or J 29107.

INSPECT
^ Ball stud threads for damage.
^ Ball stud seals for excessive wear.

CLEAN
^ Threads on the ball stud.

Steering Linkage (K-Models):

INSTALL OR CONNECT

TOOLS REQUIRED:
^ J 29194 Steering Linkage Installer (14 mm).

NOTICE: If a clamp type pitman arm is used, spread the pitman arm just 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, or damage to the steering gear may result.

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 (184 ft. lbs.).

3. Drag link (31) to the pitman arm ball stud. Make sure the seal is on the stud.
^ Tighten J 29194 to 62 Nm (48 ft. lbs.) to seat the tapers. Remove the tool.

4. Pitman arm nut (38) to the pitman arm ball stud.

TIGHTEN
^ Nut (38) to 54 Nm (40 ft.lbs.).

5. Lower the vehicle.