Pitman Arm: Service and Repair

- Tools Required
- J24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller
- J29107-A Pitman Arm Puller
- J6632-01 Pitman Arm Puller
- J29193 Steering Linkage Installer (12 mm)

Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with safety stands.

Important: Do not free the ball stud by using a pickle fork or a wedge-type tool. Damage to the seal or bushing may result.





2. Remove the connecting rod nut (2) from the pitman arm (3).





3. Using the J24319-B, separate the connecting rod from the pitman arm.





4. Remove the pitman arm nut and washer.
Mark the pitman arm and the pitman shaft in order to properly align at reassembly.

Notice: Do not hammer on the pitman arm, pitman arm shaft or puller. Damage to the pitman arm or steering gear may result.





5. Remove the pitman arm using the J6632-01 or the J29107-A.
6. Clean the threads on the ball stud and the ball stud nut.
7. Inspect the ball stud threads for damage.
8. Inspect the ball stud seals for excessive wear.

Installation Procedure

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. Damage to the steering gear may result.





1. Install the pitman arm on the pitman shaft.
Line up the marks made at removal.
Use a new torque prevailing nut.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the pitman arm washer and nut.
Tighten the pitman arm retaining nut to 250 Nm (184 ft. lbs.).





3. Connect the connecting rod (4) to the pitman arm (3) ball stud.
Make sure the seal is on the stud.
Tighten the J29193 or J29194 to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) in order to seat the tapers.





4. Remove the J29193. Install a new torque prevailing nut.
Tighten the connecting rod nut to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
5. Remove the safety stands.
6. Lower the vehicle.