Tools Required

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



2. Remove the connecting rod from the pitman arm ball stud using the J 24319-B (2).
3. Remove the pitman arm nut from the steering gear shaft.



4. Use the J 6632-01 or the J 29107-A in order to remove the pitman arm.
5. Inspect the following:

5.1.	The ball stud threads for damage

5.2.	The ball stud seals for excessive wear

5.3.	Clean the threads on the ball stud.

1. Install the pitman arm on the pitman arm shaft.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.




2. Install the pitman arm washer and the nut (8).

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




3. Install the connecting rod to the pitman arm ball stud.

Make sure the ball stud seal is on the ball stud.

4. Install the J 29194 to the connecting rod.

Tighten
Tighten the J 29194 to 62 N·m (48 lb ft).

5. Remove the J 29194 .
6. Install the pitman arm nut to the pitman arm ball stud.

Tighten
Tighten the pitman arm nut to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

7. Lower the vehicle.