Pitman Arm: Service and Repair

Drop Arm

REMOVAL
1. Place vehicle on a hoist, or support front axle on axle stands.





2. Disconnect drag link ball joint from drop arm, using extractor tool No. LRT-57-018.
3. Bend back tabs on locking washer and remove drop arm using extractor tool No. LRT-57-012.
- Loosen drop arm securing nut, but do not remove before using extractor.





4. Remove nut, discard locking washer.

INSTALLATION
1. Centralize steering box. Adjustments
2. Install drop arm, align master splines.
3. Install a new tab washer and drop arm fixing nut, then tighten to 176 Nm, bend over tab.
4. Install drag link, then tighten ball joint nut 40 Nm.