Pitman Arm Replacement - GMC 1986 P-Truck Service Manual

3B1-6 STEERING LINKAGE
3. Tie Rod Assembly
4. Steering Knuckle
Pitman Arm
5.
6 Steering Gear
.
7. Shock Absorber
8 . Connecting Rod Assembly
Tighten
• Nuts to " Specifications" at the end of this
section.
3. Inner tie rod (3) to the relay rod. Refer to " Tie Rod
Replacement."
• Lower the vehicle.

PITMAN ARM REPLACEMENT

Im portant
• Use the proper tool to separate all ball joints.
Remove or Disconnect (Figures 1, 2, 3, 7 and
8 )
Tools Required:
J-24319-01 Steering Linkage Puller.
J-29107 Pitman Arm Puller.
J-6632-01 Pitman Arm Remover.
• Raise the vehicle.
1. Relay rod nut or connecting rod nut and cotter pin
from the pitman arm ball stud.
2. Relay rod (2) or connecting rod (8) from the
pitman arm (5). Use J-24319-01.
3. Pitman arm nut and washer.
Figure 7—Steering Linkage (P30(00)FS3)
y | Inspect
jQJ Clean
-►4- Install or Connect (Figures 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8)
Mark the pitman arm and the pitman shaft. This
will permit proper alignment at assembly.
NOTICE: Do not hammer on pitman arm,
pitman shaft, or puller. Damage to pitman arm
or steering gear may result.
4. Pitman arm (5). Use J-6632-01 or J-29107.
• Ball stud threads for damage.
• Ball stud seals for excessive wear.
• Threads on the ball stud and ball stud nut.
Tools Required:
J-29193 Steering Linkage Installer (12mm).
J-29194 Steering Linkage Installer (14mm).
B-07367