OEM Cadillac Catera Pitman Arm

Cadillac Catera Pitman Arm Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Pitman Arm
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  Q: How to replace the pitman arm on Cadillac Catera?

  A: Raising and supporting the vehicle must happen before starting the pitman arm replacement work. Remove the pitman arm ball stud nut on the relay rod and detach the relay from the arm through the use of the Relay Rod Removal Tool (J 42400). Driving wedges between the steering linkage joint and its attached part leads to damage of seals and speeds up failure. Mark the pitman arm alignment with the steering gear splines before taking off the pitman arm nut along with washer while keeping note of the rubber steering gear shaft protector. The Tie Rod / Wheel Stud Remover (J 6627-A) will help you remove the pitman arm. When installing the front wheels must be parallel while the rubber steering gear shaft protector must be correctly positioned. Install the pitman arm onto the pitman arm shaft at the marked positions on the steering gear assuring the blind-splined connection between the pitman arm and steering gear. Insert a new washer onto the pitman arm before tightening its nut to 160 Nm using torque wrench. Install the Linkage Installer (J 42089) into the relay rod ball stud for tightening it to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) with a new self-locking pitman arm ball stud nut. Secure the relay rod onto the pitman arm ball stud nut by using the Linkage Installer (J 42089) until it reaches 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.). Adjust the toe to the proper specification after lowering the vehicle when the steering wheel maintains its straight alignment.