How to service and repair the pitman arm on Cadillac Catera?

The procedure for servicing or fixing the Pitman Arm starts with properly supporting and raising the vehicle. Use the relay rod removal tool (J42400) to release the relay from the Pitman Arm while you have already taken off the relay rod to Pitman Arm ball stud nut. Safer methods than driving wedges should be used to disconnect steering linkage joints because this practice provides risk of both seal damage and early equipment failure. After matching the Pitman Arm layout with the steering gear splines, remove the Pitman Arm nut and washer with attention to the rubber steering gear shaft protector. The tool j6627-a serves to remove the Pitman Arm through the tie rod / wheel stud remover function. Start by positioning the front wheels at straight ahead while also placing the rubber steering gear shaft protector. Position the Pitman Arm shaft against the marked scribe of the steering gear while installing it for assembly. Both the Pitman Arm and steering gear include blind splines as their design. Use a new Pitman Arm washer followed by tightening the nut to 160 nm (118 ft. Lbs.). The relay rod needs to be put back onto the Pitman Arm while using the linkage installer (J42089) for the ball stud of the relay rod. Secure the new self-locking Pitman Arm ball stud nut by applying 30 nm (22 ft. Lbs) torque. Apply the linkage installer (J42089) to the relay rod ball stud once you remove it before fastening the relay rod to the Pitman Arm ball stud nut at 60 nm (44 ft. Lbs.). Adjust the toe until the steering wheel reaches its proper specification after lowering the vehicle.

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Cadillac Idler Arm
Part Number: 19149615
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Kit, Steering Linkage Idler; Pitman Arm
- Replaced by: 85819770
Fits the following Cadillac Models:
- Escalade | 2002-2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- Escalade ESV | 2003-2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- Escalade EXT | 2002-2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
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Cadillac Pitman Arm
Part Number: 12471379
$90.68 MSRP: $154.38
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Kit, Pitman; Idler Arm
- Replaced by: 85819770
Fits the following Cadillac Models:
- Escalade | 2002-2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- Escalade ESV | 2003-2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- Escalade EXT | 2002-2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
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Cadillac Pitman Arm
Part Number: 26051896
$103.77 MSRP: $142.06
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Kit, Pitman; Steering Pitman Arm; Idler Arm; Arm Kit, Steering Pitman; Arm, Steering Pitman
- Replaces: 26032996
Fits the following Cadillac Models:
- Escalade | 1999-2000 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Cadillac Idler Arm
Part Number: 26054932
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Kit, Steering Linkage Idler; Steering Idler Arm; Pitman Arm; Arm Kit, Steering Idler
- Replaces: 26033093, 31022859
Fits the following Cadillac Models:
- Eldorado | 1984-1985 | Base, Biarritz | 8 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
- Seville | 1985 | Base, Elegante | 8 Cyl 4.1 L GAS
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Cadillac Pitman Arm
Part Number: 9195731
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm, Steering Linkage Idler; Steering Idler Arm; Idler Arm; Arm, Steering Idler
Fits the following Cadillac Models:
- Catera | 1997-2001 | Base, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Cadillac Pitman Arm
Part Number: 7831535
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Kit, Pitman; Steering Pitman Arm; Idler Arm
Fits the following Cadillac Models:
- Eldorado | 1984-1985 | Base, Biarritz, Cabriolet, Touring | 8 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
- Seville | 1984-1985 | Base, Elegante | 8 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
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Cadillac Idler Arm Bracket
Part Number: 90445587
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft, Steering Gear Pitman; Shaft
Fits the following Cadillac Models:
- Catera | 1997-2001 | Base, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Cadillac Pitman Arm
Part Number: 90278818
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm, Steering Pitman; Idler Arm
Fits the following Cadillac Models:
- Catera | 1997-2001 | Base, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Cadillac Pitman Arm
Part Number: 7837646
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Kit, Pitman; Reservoir; Arm Kit, Steering Pitman
Fits the following Cadillac Models:
- Brougham | 1987-1992 | Base, d'Elegance | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
- DeVille | 1984-1987 | Base, Cabriolet, d'Elegance, Touring | 8 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
- Fleetwood | 1993-1996, 1990, 1984-1986 | 60 Special, Base, Brougham, Brougham d'Elegance, Formal | 8 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.5 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
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Cadillac Idler Arm
Part Number: 26059030
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Kit, Steering Linkage Idler; Steering Idler Arm; Pitman Arm; Idler Arm Assembly; Arm Kit, Steering Idler
- Replaces: 26028525
Fits the following Cadillac Models:
- Escalade | 1999-2000 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Cadillac Idler Arm
Part Number: 26041013
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Kit, Steering Linkage Idler; Pitman Arm; Arm Assembly, Steering Idler; Arm Kit, Steering Idler
Fits the following Cadillac Models:
- Brougham | 1987-1992 | Base, d'Elegance | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
- DeVille | 1984-1987 | Base, Cabriolet, d'Elegance, Touring | 8 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
- Fleetwood | 1993-1996, 1984-1986 | Base, Brougham, Brougham d'Elegance, Formal | 8 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
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Q: How to service and repair the pitman arm on Cadillac Catera?
A: The procedure for servicing or fixing the Pitman Arm starts with properly supporting and raising the vehicle. Use the relay rod removal tool (J42400) to release the relay from the Pitman Arm while you have already taken off the relay rod to Pitman Arm ball stud nut. Safer methods than driving wedges should be used to disconnect steering linkage joints because this practice provides risk of both seal damage and early equipment failure. After matching the Pitman Arm layout with the steering gear splines, remove the Pitman Arm nut and washer with attention to the rubber steering gear shaft protector. The tool j6627-a serves to remove the Pitman Arm through the tie rod / wheel stud remover function. Start by positioning the front wheels at straight ahead while also placing the rubber steering gear shaft protector. Position the Pitman Arm shaft against the marked scribe of the steering gear while installing it for assembly. Both the Pitman Arm and steering gear include blind splines as their design. Use a new Pitman Arm washer followed by tightening the nut to 160 nm (118 ft. Lbs.). The relay rod needs to be put back onto the Pitman Arm while using the linkage installer (J42089) for the ball stud of the relay rod. Secure the new self-locking Pitman Arm ball stud nut by applying 30 nm (22 ft. Lbs) torque. Apply the linkage installer (J42089) to the relay rod ball stud once you remove it before fastening the relay rod to the Pitman Arm ball stud nut at 60 nm (44 ft. Lbs.). Adjust the toe until the steering wheel reaches its proper specification after lowering the vehicle.

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