GM 12479051
Pitman Arm

Vehicle elevation with suitable support allows technicians to detach the power steering gear before locking it in a vise. First remove the Pitman Arm nut with washer and detach the Pitman Arm from the pitman shaft through usage of either the Pitman Arm puller (J 6632-01) or the Pitman Arm puller (J 29107-A). The new Pitman Arm requires attachment to the power steering gear but it must be accompanied by a fresh Pitman Arm washer and a proper nut installation at 250 nm (184 ft. Lbs.) torque. After the vise release the power steering gear you should reinstall it before lowering the vehicle to inspect wheel alignment.

The first step before replacing the Pitman Arm requires steering gear removal. Suspend the steering gear with a vise before removing the Pitman Arm nut together with its washer. Two alternative Pitman Arm removal tools exist: the Pitman Arm puller (J 6632-01) and the Pitman Arm puller (J 29107-A). The new Pitman Arm should be mounted onto the steering gear first before adding a Pitman Arm washer and nut which must be securely fastened to 250 n.m (184 lb ft). When completing the procedure take out the steering gear from the vise for reinstallation. If necessary apply the necessary adjustments to the front toe configuration.

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.

The replacement process for an Idler Arm requires three essential tools consisting of universal steering linkage puller (J 24319-B), steering linkage installer (12 mm) (J 29193) and steering linkage installer (14 mm) (J 29194). Start the replacement by lifting up the vehicle then take off the protective shield if it exists. Remove the Idler Arm ball stud nut after which you should detach the Idler Arm from the relay rod by using the universal steering linkage puller (J 24319-B). Remove all bolts from the Idler Arm frame then unfasten all frame nuts before extracting the Idler Arm from the vehicle. The new Idler Arm needs to be positioned on the frame followed by securing it with frame bolts and nuts . Tighten everything to 99 nm (73 ft. Lbs.). The Idler Arm ball stud receives the relay rod with its seal correctly positioned after which employ a steering linkage installer (J 29193, 12mm) to drive the tapers and achieve 54nm (40ft.lbs.) while using the alternative j 29194 (14mm) might also be utilized. The last step involves installing the new Idler Arm ball stud prevailing torque nut to the ball stud and tightening it to 62 nm (46 ft. Lbs.). Reinstall the engine protection shield if present and check the wheel alignment along with safely lowering the vehicle.

Vehicle support alongside proper elevation enables the replacement of the Pitman Arm. The next procedure requires the removal of the power steering gear. Place the power steering gear inside a vise before you can remove the Pitman Arm nut together with its washer. Detach the Pitman Arm from its shaft through use of the Pitman Arm puller (J 6632-01) or alternative Pitman Arm puller (J 29107-A). Always use a new Pitman Arm washer before installing it on the power steering gear followed by tight-fitting the nut to 250 nm (184 ft. Lbs.). Lower the power steering gear from the vise before reinstallation. Lower the vehicle and perform the wheel alignment test as the final step.

To change the idle arm, you will need the following tools Universal Steering Linkage Puller (J24319-B), Steering Linkage Installer (12 mm) (J29193), and Steering Linkage Installer (14 mm) (J29194). Start by lifting the car and take off the engine protection shield if applicable. Next, unscrew the idler arm ball stud nut but avoid reusing it and then unplug the idler arm off the relay rod using Universal Steering Linkage Puller (&24319-B). Go ahead and remove the idler arm frame bolts and nuts and then the idler arm from the vehicle. For installation place the new idler arm on the frame, then put the frame bolts and nuts and tighten the bolts to 99 Nm (73 ft. lbs.). Connect relay rod to idler arm ball stud, seal should be on the stud, use Steering Linkage Installer (12mm) J29193 or Steering Linkage Installer (14mm) J29194 to seat the tapers, tighten to 54Nm(40ft lbs). Assemble a new idler arm ball stud prevailing torque nut to the idler arm ball stud and provide a torque of 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.). Finally, if equipped, reinstall the engine protection shield, resituate the vehicle, and perform a wheel alignment check.

To replace the idler arm, first, gather the necessary tools: Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller (J 24319-B). Start by taking off the engine shield (if present) before getting rid of the old idler arm nut. Thoroughly separate the idler arm from the relay rod by first removing the idler arm nut from the idler arm position. You can pull out the idler arm from the relay rod with the puller (J 24319-B) before removing bolts and nuts at the vehicle frame to detach the idler arm from the vehicle. To install the new idler arm position it on the vehicle frame then install its bolts and nuts to the frame while torquing them to 105 N.m (78 lb ft). Install the idler arm onto the relay rod while attaching a new idler arm nut to the idler arm before tightening it to 62 N.m (46 lb ft). Engine shield reinstallation should take place if present while performing a front toe adjustment.

The replacement process for an Idler Arm requires three essential tools consisting of universal steering linkage puller (J 24319-B), steering linkage installer (12 mm) (J 29193) and steering linkage installer (14 mm) (J 29194). Start the replacement by lifting up the vehicle then take off the protective shield if it exists. Remove the Idler Arm ball stud nut after which you should detach the Idler Arm from the relay rod by using the universal steering linkage puller (J 24319-B). Remove all bolts from the Idler Arm frame then unfasten all frame nuts before extracting the Idler Arm from the vehicle. The new Idler Arm needs to be positioned on the frame followed by securing it with frame bolts and nuts . Tighten everything to 99 nm (73 ft. Lbs.). The Idler Arm ball stud receives the relay rod with its seal correctly positioned after which employ a steering linkage installer (J 29193, 12mm) to drive the tapers and achieve 54nm (40ft.lbs.) while using the alternative j 29194 (14mm) might also be utilized. The last step involves installing the new Idler Arm ball stud prevailing torque nut to the ball stud and tightening it to 62 nm (46 ft. Lbs.). Reinstall the engine protection shield if present and check the wheel alignment along with safely lowering the vehicle.

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 process to replace the idler arm begins with acquiring the necessary tools which include Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller (J 24319-B). Start by removing the engine shield if present then dispose of the former idler arm nut. Start by taking off the idler arm nut attached to the idler arm and disconnect the idler arm from the relay rod. The puller device (J 24319-B) should be used for removing the idler arm from its relay rod position before removing bolts and nuts that attach the idler arm to the vehicle frame. Install the new idler arm according to the vehicle frame and proceed to tighten its bolts and nuts to 105 N.m (78 lb. ft). After hooking the idler arm to the relay rod avoid using the old idler arm nut while tightening a new one to 62 N.m (46 lb ft). The last step involves installing the engine shield when present along with performing front toe adjustment.

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

Use the Steering Linkage Installer (12 mm) (J 29193) to seat the tapers, tightening it or the Steering Linkage Installer (14 mm) (J 29194) to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).

Use the Steering Linkage Installer (12 mm) (J 29193) to seat the tapers, tightening it or the Steering Linkage Installer (14 mm) (J 29194) to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).

Tighten the nut to 250 N.m (184 lb ft).

Attach the new pitman arm to the power steering gear, ensuring the marks made during removal are aligned on both the pitman arm and the pitman arm shaft.

Use the Ball Joint Remover (J43631).

Attach the relay rod to the idler arm ball stud, ensuring the seal is in place.

Reinstall the engine protection shield if equipped, lower the vehicle, and check the wheel alignment.

Attach the relay rod to the pitman arm ball stud, ensuring the seal is in place.

First, remove the steering gear and secure it in a vise.

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

Remove it and discard it.

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

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

Remove the idler arm to frame mounting bolts and take the idler arm out of the vehicle.

First, remove the steering gear and secure it in a vise.

Remove the power steering gear from the vise, reinstall it, lower the vehicle, and check the wheel alignment.

Raise the vehicle and remove the engine protection shield if equipped.

Remove the steering gear from the vise, reinstall it, and adjust the front toe.