GM 26033290
Pitman Arm

Service and repair operations of the idler arm require Universal Steering Linkage Puller (J 24319-01), Steering Linkage Installer (12 mm) (J 29193) and Steering Linkage Installer (14 mm) (J 29194). The first step requires elevating the vehicle and stabling it with jack stands. First remove the idler arm frame bolts and nuts before dissolving the idler arm ball stud nut as it will not be used again. The Universal Steering Linkage Puller (J 24319-01) should be used to separate the idler arm from the relay rod. The inspection of ball stud threads must be completed followed by a check of ball stud seal condition before ball stud thread cleaning. Install the frame bolts through the idler arm mounting bracket which should be positioned on the frame and tighten the bolts to 99 Nm (73 ft. lbs.). Insert the relay rod onto the idler arm ball stud while positioning the seal towards the stud then secure it using either a Steering Linkage Installer (12 mm) (J 29193) or a Steering Linkage Installer (14 mm) (J 29194) until point reaches 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) for taper seating. Use the same tool to mount a new prevailing torque nut onto the ball stud of the idler arm before running the torque to 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.). Lower the vehicle afterward to finish by adjusting front toe alignment.

Start the Pitman Arm servicing and repair procedure by first elevating the vehicle and implementing jack stands for support. The service requires using proper equipment to detach ball joints before removing the Drag Link from the Pitman Arm ball stud and the Pitman Arm nut from the steering gear shaft. Keep track of the alignment points between the Pitman Arm and pitman shaft that will help during assembly. The j 6632-01 Pitman Arm puller or the j 29107-a universal Pitman Arm puller eliminate the Pitman Arm from the truck. First inspect the ball stud thread for damage and the ball stud seals for excessive wear before cleaning the ball stud threads. A clamp-type Pitman Arm requires spreading to slip onto the pitman shaft with a wedge but without hammering to prevent steering gear damage. Secure the Pitman Arm onto its shaft by using the installation marks initially established during disassembly. No damage will arise from using the 250 nm (184 ft. Lbs.) torque value during this Pitman Arm nut tightening procedure. Install the Drag Link onto the Pitman Arm ball stud making sure the ball stud seal faces the ball stud before tightening the j 29193 to 62 nm (48 ft. Lbs.) thus seating the tapers. Place the Pitman Arm nut onto the Pitman Arm ball stud after removing j 29193 before tightening it to 47 nm (35 ft. Lbs.). Finally, lower the vehicle. The necessary tools for this work are the j 24319-01 universal steering linkage puller, j 29107-a universal Pitman Arm puller, j 6632-01 Pitman Arm puller and j 29194 steering linkage installer (14 mm).

Service and repair operations of the idler arm require Universal Steering Linkage Puller (J 24319-01), Steering Linkage Installer (12 mm) (J 29193) and Steering Linkage Installer (14 mm) (J 29194). The first step requires elevating the vehicle and stabling it with jack stands. First remove the idler arm frame bolts and nuts before dissolving the idler arm ball stud nut as it will not be used again. The Universal Steering Linkage Puller (J 24319-01) should be used to separate the idler arm from the relay rod. The inspection of ball stud threads must be completed followed by a check of ball stud seal condition before ball stud thread cleaning. Install the frame bolts through the idler arm mounting bracket which should be positioned on the frame and tighten the bolts to 99 Nm (73 ft. lbs.). Insert the relay rod onto the idler arm ball stud while positioning the seal towards the stud then secure it using either a Steering Linkage Installer (12 mm) (J 29193) or a Steering Linkage Installer (14 mm) (J 29194) until point reaches 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) for taper seating. Use the same tool to mount a new prevailing torque nut onto the ball stud of the idler arm before running the torque to 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.). Lower the vehicle afterward to finish by adjusting front toe alignment.

First, lift the vehicle and make sure it is supported by jack stands to work on the Pitman Arm. Use the right tool to remove the ball joints. Clean the relay rod nut off the Pitman Arm ball stud and never reattach it for use again. Remove the relay rod from the Pitman Arm ball stud by following the (J 24319-01). Next, detach the nut on the Pitman Arm (8) and discard the washer since it is not necessary to use it again. Properly place the Pitman Arm (2) and shaft by aligning them and never try to drive or hammer them during assembly. With the use of the tool (J 29107-A), lift the Pitman Arm, inspect the ball stud for damage and test the seals on it. Install the Pitman Arm by putting it on the pitman shaft and align its marks with the marks on the shaft. Fit in the Pitman Arm washer and nut (8), then tighten them to 250 nm (184 ft. Lbs.). Apply the relay rod (9) to the Pitman Arm ball stud and check that the seal is present. Put in the (J 29193) and tighten to 62 nm (46 ft. Lbs.) to press the tapers until they are in place and afterwards, remove the (J 29193). In the end, replace the torque nut and tighten it to 62 nm (46 ft. Lbs.), after which you should lower the car.

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.

Start the Pitman Arm servicing and repair procedure by first elevating the vehicle and implementing jack stands for support. The service requires using proper equipment to detach ball joints before removing the Drag Link from the Pitman Arm ball stud and the Pitman Arm nut from the steering gear shaft. Keep track of the alignment points between the Pitman Arm and pitman shaft that will help during assembly. The j 6632-01 Pitman Arm puller or the j 29107-a universal Pitman Arm puller eliminate the Pitman Arm from the truck. First inspect the ball stud thread for damage and the ball stud seals for excessive wear before cleaning the ball stud threads. A clamp-type Pitman Arm requires spreading to slip onto the pitman shaft with a wedge but without hammering to prevent steering gear damage. Secure the Pitman Arm onto its shaft by using the installation marks initially established during disassembly. No damage will arise from using the 250 nm (184 ft. Lbs.) torque value during this Pitman Arm nut tightening procedure. Install the Drag Link onto the Pitman Arm ball stud making sure the ball stud seal faces the ball stud before tightening the j 29193 to 62 nm (48 ft. Lbs.) thus seating the tapers. Place the Pitman Arm nut onto the Pitman Arm ball stud after removing j 29193 before tightening it to 47 nm (35 ft. Lbs.). Finally, lower the vehicle. The necessary tools for this work are the j 24319-01 universal steering linkage puller, j 29107-a universal Pitman Arm puller, j 6632-01 Pitman Arm puller and j 29194 steering linkage installer (14 mm).