GM 12471379
Pitman Arm

The first step for replacing the Pitman Arm requires a vehicle lift to remove an optional engine protection shield. First separate the relay rod nut that connects the Pitman Arm ball stud before discarding it because this part will be new. When working with the Pitman Arm along with its shaft and puller always refrain from using hammers to maintain equipment integrity. You should use the universal steering linkage puller (J24319-B) to separate the relay rod from the Pitman Arm ball stud followed by removing the power steering gear by carefully marking both the Pitman Arm and pitman shaft for future assembly alignment. The Pitman Arm extraction from the steering gear pitman shaft requires either the universal Pitman Arm puller (J29107-A) or the Pitman Arm puller (J6632-01) and removing the Pitman Arm nut. Check the ball stud thread along with its seals to spot any signs of damage or extreme wear then wash the ball stud threads thoroughly. Alignment of installation marks from removal step is needed when fitting the Pitman Arm onto the pitman shaft. Fasten the new Pitman Arm nut to 250 nm (184 ft. Lbs.). Install the power steering gear alongside the relay rod attachment to the Pitman Arm ball stud while ensuring proper seal position. Tighten the steering linkage installer (J29193) (12mm) or j29194 (14mm) to 54 nm (40 ft. Lbs.) to establish tapers before uninstalling the tool. Place the new relay rod prevailing torque nut then proceed to tighten it to 62 nm (46 ft. Lbs.). Put the engine protection shield back if your vehicle has it. Lastly lower the vehicle for inspection of wheel alignment.

A successful idler arm replacement requires Universal Steering Linkage Puller (J 24319-B) alongside Steering Linkage Installer (12 mm) (J 29193) and Steering Linkage Installer (14 mm) (J 29194). Start by elevating the vehicle then disconnect any engine protection shield from the vehicle when present. Remove the idler arm ball stud nut but do not reuse it and then use the Universal Steering Linkage Puller (J 24319-B) to separate the idler arm from the relay rod. First remove frame bolts of the idler arm together with nuts before removing the arm from the vehicle. The new idler arm should be positioned on the frame before inserting all frame bolts and nuts properly with torque set to 99 Nm (73 ft. lbs.). Fasten the relay rod onto the idler arm ball stud while verifying the seal sits correctly on the stud then apply the Steering Linkage Installer (J 29193) to seat the tapers before torquing it to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs. with a J 29194 or use the J 29193 tool instead). The new idler arm ball stud prevailing torque nut needs to be installed onto the idler arm ball stud and torqued to 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.). You should reinstall the engine protection shield if your vehicle is equipped then lower the vehicle before inspecting the wheel alignment.

The Idler Arm replacement requires universal steering linkage puller (J 24319-B) tool as well as steering linkage installer (12 mm) (J 29193) and steering linkage installer (14 mm) (J 29194). Start by using a vehicle lift to expose the engine protection shield if it is present. Start by taking out the Idler Arm ball stud nut while keeping it for disposal and then remove the Idler Arm from the relay rod through the use of universal steering linkage puller (J 24319-B). First remove the frame bolts and nuts from both ends of the Idler Arm before pulling it out of the vehicle. Fasten the new Idler Arm on the frame then tighten the frame bolts and nuts to 99 n.m (73 lb ft). After placing the Idler Arm ball stud seal onto the ball stud the relay rod can be installed while using the steering linkage installer (12 mm) (J 29193) or steering linkage installer (14 mm) (J 29194) to torque the tapers to 54 n.m (40 lb ft). The prevailing torque nut for the Idler Arm ball stud needs to be installed with a torque of 62 n.m (46 lb ft). The wheel alignment needs to be checked after the vehicle is lowered and the engine protection shield has been reinstalled if equipped.

The first step to replace a Pitman Arm in the steering linkage (non-rack & pinion) requires lifting and adequately supporting the vehicle. After power steering gear removal you should position it in a vise. The procedure begins with removing the Pitman Arm nut along with its washer followed by using a Pitman Arm puller (J 6632-01) or a Pitman Arm puller (J 29107-A) to separate the Pitman Arm from the pitman shaft. The new Pitman Arm should be attached to the power steering gear where installation requires the use of a fresh Pitman Arm washer and nut that must be tightened to 250 nm (184 ft. Lbs.). Follow up by moving the power steering gear from the vise, reattach it to the car, let the vehicle descend, then inspect the wheel alignment.

The first step to replace a Pitman Arm in the steering linkage (non-rack & pinion) requires lifting and adequately supporting the vehicle. After power steering gear removal you should position it in a vise. The procedure begins with removing the Pitman Arm nut along with its washer followed by using a Pitman Arm puller (J 6632-01) or a Pitman Arm puller (J 29107-A) to separate the Pitman Arm from the pitman shaft. The new Pitman Arm should be attached to the power steering gear where installation requires the use of a fresh Pitman Arm washer and nut that must be tightened to 250 nm (184 ft. Lbs.). Follow up by moving the power steering gear from the vise, reattach it to the car, let the vehicle descend, then inspect the wheel alignment.

The replacement of the idler arm starts with supporting a lifted vehicle. The idler arm to relay rod retaining nut must be removed before discarding it. The Ball Joint Remover (J 43631) will help disconnect the idler arm from the relay rod. The procedure starts by removing both idler arm to frame mounting bolts before pulling the idler arm from the vehicle. Initially install the idler arm to its position on the frame. Screw in the idler arm to frame mounting bolts before tightening them to 150 N.m (111 lb ft). Attach the idler arm to the relay rod and attach a new idler arm to relay rod retaining nut while torquing it to 63 N.m (47 lb ft). Perform a final procedure of vehicle lowering and inspect wheel alignment.

To change the Pitman Arm, initially raise and properly support the vehicle. Then the power steering gear should be removed and placed in a vise. Next, remove Pitman Arm nut and washer. Use Pitman Arm puller (J 6632-01) or (J 29107-A) to remove the Pitman Arm from the pitman shaft. To install, see that the new Pitman Arm is fitted on to the power steering gear, then fit a new Pitman Arm washer and nut onto the end of the new Pitman Arm tightening the nut to 250 n.m (184 lb ft). Then, take the power steering gear off the vise, reinstall it, lower the car, then assess the wheel alignment.

First, lift the vehicle and put jack stands underneath it to work on the idler arm. Lift out the differential carrier shield, then go on to remove the idler arm ball stud nut (10), without reusing it. First, disconnect the idler arm (1) from the relay rod (9) using the J 24319-01. After that, uninstall the idler arm (2) from the car by taking out the nuts (1) and bolts (3). Install the idler arm (2) onto the frame and put in the frame bolts (3), then screw in the nuts (1) and tighten them to 99 Nm (73 ft. lbs.). Screw on the relay rod (9) to the idler arm ball stud (1), so the seal is positioned appropriately and tighten them with J 29193 or J 29194 to reach 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) which will seat the tapers properly. Get rid of the twist-lock nut and add the idler arm ball stud prevailing torque nut (10) to the idler arm ball stud (1), making sure it is tightened to 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.). After that, reinstall the carrier shield, bring the vehicle down and adjust the way the wheels are angled at the front.

The first step for replacing the Pitman Arm includes lifting the vehicle and finding suitable support. The power steering gear needs removal before securing it in a vise position. First you need to remove the nut along with washer from the Pitman Arm. You can detach the Pitman Arm from the pitman shaft either by using Pitman Arm puller (J 6632-01) or universal Pitman Arm puller (J 29107-A). Connect the Pitman Arm to the power steering gear so that the markings from removal remain properly aligned between the Pitman Arm and the Pitman Arm shaft. Use a new Pitman Arm washer then attach the nut and secure it to 250 n.m (184 lb ft). First detach the power steering gear from the vise before installing it properly then check for wheel alignment.

To replace the Idler Arm, first gather the necessary tools: three pieces of equipment required for Idler Arm replacement include universal steering linkage puller (J 24319-B) along with steering linkage installer (12 mm) (J 29193) and steering linkage installer (14 mm) (J 29194). First elevate the vehicle then detach the engine protection shield when present. First eliminate the Idler Arm ball stud nut before detaching the Idler Arm from the relay rod with a universal steering linkage puller (J 24319-B). First identify and remove Idler Arm frame bolts and nuts before extracting the Idler Arm from the vehicle. To install the new Idler Arm first place it on the frame before inserting the frame bolts and nuts with tightening torque set to 99 nm (73 ft. Lbs.). Use j 29193 steering linkage installer (12 mm) to position the tapers then torque with j 29194 steering linkage installer (14 mm) to 54 nm (40 ft. Lbs.). Use a new Idler Arm ball stud prevailing torque nut to tighten the Idler Arm ball stud to 62 nm (46 ft. Lbs.). Reinstall the engine protection shield if equipped after you lower the vehicle for a wheel alignment inspection.

A successful idler arm replacement requires Universal Steering Linkage Puller (J 24319-B) alongside Steering Linkage Installer (12 mm) (J 29193) and Steering Linkage Installer (14 mm) (J 29194). Start by elevating the vehicle then disconnect any engine protection shield from the vehicle when present. Remove the idler arm ball stud nut but do not reuse it and then use the Universal Steering Linkage Puller (J 24319-B) to separate the idler arm from the relay rod. First remove frame bolts of the idler arm together with nuts before removing the arm from the vehicle. The new idler arm should be positioned on the frame before inserting all frame bolts and nuts properly with torque set to 99 Nm (73 ft. lbs.). Fasten the relay rod onto the idler arm ball stud while verifying the seal sits correctly on the stud then apply the Steering Linkage Installer (J 29193) to seat the tapers before torquing it to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs. with a J 29194 or use the J 29193 tool instead). The new idler arm ball stud prevailing torque nut needs to be installed onto the idler arm ball stud and torqued to 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.). You should reinstall the engine protection shield if your vehicle is equipped then lower the vehicle before inspecting the wheel alignment.

Take off the idler arm ball stud nut, ensuring not to reuse it.

Use the Universal Steering Linkage Puller (J 24319-B) to detach the idler arm from the relay rod.

Use either the Pitman Arm Puller (J 6632-01) or the Universal Pitman Arm Puller (J 29107-A).

Tighten the nut to 250 Nm (184 ft. lbs.).

Remove the idler arm ball stud nut, ensuring not to reuse it.

Utilize the (J 24319-01) tool.

Install a new idler arm ball stud prevailing torque nut on the idler arm ball stud, tightening it to 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).

Remove it and discard it.

Install the pitman arm washer and nut, tightening the nut to 250 Nm (184 ft. lbs.).

Remove the power steering gear and secure it in a vise.

Remove the steering gear from the vise and reinstall it, followed by adjusting the front toe.