Pitman Arm: Service and Repair

Idler Arm Movement Check:

Steering Linkage - Full Time Four-Wheel Drive:

^ Tools Required:
- J 24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller
- J 29107 Pitman Arm Puller
- J 29193 Steering Linkage Installer (12 mm)
- Or Equivalents

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

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Prevailing torque nut from the connecting rod ball stud at the pitman arm. Discard the prevailing torque nut.
2. Connecting rod from the pitman arm using J 24319-B.
3. Prevailing torque nut and washer and washer from steering gear shaft. Discard the prevailing torque nut.
^ Mark the pitman arm and the pitman shaft. This will permit proper alignment during assembly.

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

Removing The Pitman Arm:

4. Pitman arm. using J 29107.

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

CLEAN
- Threads on the ball stud and ball stud nut.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Pitman arm on the pitman shaft. Line up the marks made at removal.
2. Washer and new prevailing torque nut. Tighten to 250 Nm (185 ft. lbs.).

Using J 29193:

3. Connecting rod ball stud to the pitman arm using J 29193. Make sure the seal is on the stud. Tighten J 29193 to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) to seat the tapers. Remove the tool.
4. New prevailing torque nut to the connecting rod ball stud at the pitman arm. Tighten to 62 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).