Tools Required

Caution: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with safety stands.




Important: Do not free the ball stud by using a pickle fork or a wedge-type tool. Damage to the seal or bushing may result.

2. Remove the connecting rod nut (2) from the pitman arm (3).



3. Using the J 24319-B , separate the connecting rod from the pitman arm .



4. Remove the pitman arm nut and washer.

Mark the pitman arm and the pitman shaft in order to properly align at reassembly.





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

5. Remove the pitman arm using the J 6632-01 , or the J 29107-A .
6. Clean the threads on the ball stud and the ball stud nut.
7. Inspect the ball stud threads for damage.
8. Inspect the ball stud seals for excessive wear.

Notice: If a clamp-type pitman arm is used, spread the pitman arm just enough with a wedge to slip the arm onto the pitman shaft. Do not spread the pitman arm more than required to slip over the pitman shaft with hand pressure. Do not hammer. Damage to the steering gear may result.

1. Install the pitman arm on the pitman shaft.

Line up the marks made at removal.

Use a new torque prevailing nut.

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 nut.

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




3. Connect the connecting rod (4) to the pitman arm (3) ball stud.

Make sure the seal is on the stud.

Tighten
Tighten the J 29193 , or theJ 29194 to 54 N·m (40 lb ft) in order to seat the tapers.




4. Remove the J 29193 . Install a new torque prevailing nut.

Tighten
Tighten the connecting rod nut to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).

5. Remove the safety stands.
6. Lower the vehicle.