For 1990-2009 cars

## Pitman Arm Replacement Saginaw Steering Gear

#### Tools Required

• | J 39256 Pitman Arm Puller

• | J 26813-B Steering Linkage Puller

### Removal Procedure

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

Important: A nut-retained pitman arm is used on models with the Saginaw steering gear.

Pitman arms are non-repairable. Replace the pitman arm when the arm becomes damaged or worn.
1. Loosen the pitman arm nut approximately one turn.
2. Remove the cotter pin (4) from the relay rod nut (1).
3. Discard the cotter pin.
4. Remove the relay rod nut (1).
5. Use the J 26813-B in order to remove the relay rod assembly from the pitman arm end.
6. Mark the position of the pitman arm on the pitman shaft (12).
7. Remove the pitman arm nut (1).
8. Remove the flat washer (14).
9. Use J 39256 in order to remove the pitman arm. Place a prybar or similar tool between the pitman arm and the frame to prevent the pitman arm from turning when the bolt is tightened on J 39256 .

### Installation Procedure

1. Align the position marks made during the removal.
2. Install the pitman arm (13).
3. Install the flat washer (14).

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

4. Install the pitman arm nut (1).

Tighten
Tighten the pitman arm nut to 370 N·m (275 lb ft).

5. Install the relay rod assembly (2) to the pitman arm (3).
6. Install the relay rod nut (1).

Tighten
Tighten the relay rod ball joint nut to 130 N·m (95 lb ft).

• | Do not back off the relay rod nut in order to insert a cotter pin.

• | Advance the relay rod nut to the nearest cotter pin slot.

7. Install the new cotter pin (4).

## Pitman Arm Replacement TRW Ross Steering Gear

#### Tools Required

• | J 8433 Pitman Arm Puller

• | J 33882 Pitman Arm Puller

• | J 26813-B Steering Linkage Puller

### Removal Procedure

This pitman arm is a clamp-bolt retained type. Pitman arms are non-repairable. Replace the pitman arm when the arm becomes damaged or worn.

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

1. Remove the cotter pin (4).
2. Discard the cotter pin.
3. Remove the relay rod nut (3).
4. Use the J 26813-B in order to remove the relay rod ball joint from the pitman arm end.
5. Remove the pitman arm clamp nut (3).
6. Remove the flat washer (2).
7. Remove the pitman arm clamp bolt (5).
8. Mark the position (4) of the pitman arm (3) on the pitman shaft (2).
9. Install a dial indicator (3).
10. Use a wedge-shaped tool (1) in order to spread the pitman arm clamp bosses.

Ensure that the pitman arm clamp bosses are spread no more than 0.1 mm (0.004 in).

11. Remove the dial indicator (3).
12. Use the J 8433 in order to remove the pitman arm.

### Installation Procedure

Important: Align the position marks made during the pitman arm removal.

Spread the bosses a maximum of 0.1 mm (0.004 in). Spread the bosses only if necessary.
1. Install the pitman arm (3).
2. Install the pitman arm clamp bolt (5).
3. Install the flat washer (2).

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

4. Install the pitman arm clamp nut (3).

Tighten
Tighten the pitman arm clamp nut to 325 N·m (240 lb ft).

5. Install the relay rod (2) into the pitman arm (1).

Important: Advance the relay rod nut to the nearest cotter pin slot.

6. Do not back off a relay rod nut in order to insert a cotter pin.
7. Install the relay rod nut (3).

Tighten
Tighten the relay rod nut to 160 N·m (118 lb ft).

8. Install the new cotter pin (4).