Pitman Arm Replacement Saginaw Steering Gear

Tools Required

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

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

Pitman arms are non-repairable. Replace the pitman arm when the arm becomes damaged or worn.
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 on the pitman shaft (12).
7. Remove the pitman arm nut (1).
8. Remove the flat washer (14).



9. Use 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 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).