Tools Required

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking in General Information in the 1999 C/K Truck Service Manual.



2. Remove the relay rod nut from the pitman arm ball stud. Do not reuse the nut.
3. Use the J 24319-01 in order to remove the pitman arm ball stud from the relay rod.
4. Remove the power steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering Systems.

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

5. Mark the alignment of the pitman arm and the pitman shaft for proper reinstallation.



6. Use the J 6632-01 or the J 29107-A in order to remove the pitman arm from the pitman shaft of the steering gear.
7. Inspect the threads on the ball stud.
8. Clean the threads on the ball stud.
9. Inspect the ball stud seals for excessive wear.

Tools Required

1. Install the pitman arm on the pitman shaft using the marks that were made during removal.



2. Install the pitman arm washer and the nut.

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

3. Install the steering gear to the frame of the vehicle. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering System.
4. Install the pitman arm ball stud to the relay rod. Ensure that the seal is on the stud.

Tighten
Use the J 29193 or the J 29194 in order to tighten the nut to 62 N·m (46 lb ft).




5. Remove the tool.
6. Install the new nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 62 N·m (46 lb ft).

7. Lower the vehicle.