Pitman Arm Replacement Saginaw Steering Gear

A nut-retained pitman arm is used on models with the Saginaw steering gear.

Pitman arms are non-repairable. Replace the pitman arm when it is damaged or worn.

Notice: Do not hammer on the pitman arm, pitman arm shaft or puller. Damage to the pitman arm or steering gear may result.

Tools Required

1. Loosen the Pitman arm nut approximately one turn.
2. Remove the cotter pin (4) from the relay rod nut (1).
3. Discard the cotter pin.
4. Remove the relay rod nut (1).



5. Use the J 26813-B in order to remove the relay rod assembly from the pitman arm end.



6. Mark the position of the pitman arm (13) on the pitman shaft (12).
7. Remove the pitman arm nut (1).
8. Remove the flat washer (14).



9. Use the J 39256 in order to remove the pitman arm. Place a prybar or similar tool between the pitman arm and the frame to prevent the pitman arm from turning when the bolt is tightened on the J 39256.

1. Align the position marks made during the removal.
2. Install the pitman arm (13).
3. Install the flat washer (14).

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.

4. Install the pitman arm nut (1).

Tighten
Tighten the pitman arm nut to 370 N·m (275 lb ft).




5. Install the relay rod assembly (2) to the pitman arm (3).
6. Install the relay rod nut (1).

Tighten
Tighten the relay rod ball joint nut to 130 N·m (95 lb ft).

•	Do not back off the relay rod nut in order to insert a cotter pin.

•	Advance the relay rod nut to the nearest cotter pin slot.

7. Install the new cotter pin (4).

Pitman Arm Replacement TRW Ross Steering Gear

This pitman arm is a clamp-bolt retained type. Pitman arms are non-repairable. Replace the pitman arm when it is damaged or worn.

Notice: Do not hammer on the pitman arm, pitman arm shaft or puller. Damage to the pitman arm or steering gear may result.

Tools Required

1. Remove the cotter pin (7).



2. Remove the cotter pin (left hand side) (13).
3. Discard the cotter pins.



4. Remove the relay rod nut (8).



5. Remove the relay rod nut (left hand side) (12).



6. Use the J 26813-B in order to remove the relay rod ball joint from the pitman arm end.



7. Remove the pitman arm clamp nut (1).



8. Remove the pitman arm clamp nut (left hand side) (4).



9. Remove the flat washer (2).



10. Remove the flat washer (left hand side) (3).



11. Remove the pitman arm clamp bolt (5).



12. Remove the pitman arm clamp bolt (left hand side) (15).



13. Mark the position of the pitman arm (3) on the pitman shaft (2).



14. Install a dial indicator (3).
15. Use a wedge-shaped tool (1) in order to spread the pitman arm clamp bosses.

Ensure that the pitman arm clamp bosses are spread no more than 0.1 mm (0.004 in).

16. Remove the dial indicator (3).



17. Use the J 33882 or J 8433 in order to remove the pitman arm (right or left hand side).

Important: Align the position marks made during the pitman arm removal.

Spread the bosses a maximum of 0.1 mm (0.004 in).
Spread the bosses only if necessary.
1. Install the pitman arm (3).




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 clamp bolt (5).



3. Install the pitman arm clamp bolt (left hand side) (15).



4. Install the flat washer (2).



5. Install the flat washer (left hand side) (3).



6. Install the pitman arm clamp nut (1).

Tighten
Tighten the pitman arm clamp nut to 325 N·m (240 lb ft).





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.

7. Install the pitman arm clamp nut (left hand side) (4).

Tighten
Tighten the pitman arm clamp nut to 325 N·m (240 lb ft).




8. Install the relay rod (11) into the pitman arm (9).



9. Install the relay rod (10) into the pitman arm (11) (left hand side).



10. Install the relay rod nut (8).

Tighten
Tighten the relay rod nut to 160 N·m (120 lb ft).





Important: 

•	Advance the relay rod nut to the nearest cotter pin slot.

•	Do not back off a relay rod nut in order to insert a cotter pin.

11. Install the relay rod nut (left hand side) (12).

Tighten
Tighten the relay rod nut to 160 N·m (120 lb ft).




12. Install the new cotter pin (7).



13. Install the new cotter pin (left hand side) (13).