How far does the pitman arm go on the steering box?
You should have a 1/8″-1/4″ gap between the pitman arm and housing. You WILL see splines in the gap. They are tapered near the box and that’s normal.
How hard is it to replace pitman arm?
You’ll need a big socket and a puller to get the pittman arm off. Possibly a fork to separate the idler and pittman arms from the centerlink also. It’s not hard to do but keep in mind you should have an alignment to re-center the steering wheel when you’re done.
Can you cut off a pitman arm?
-Use an angle grinder to cut a notch in the pitman arm around where the sector shaft passes through the pitman arm. For this project, the method of cutting a notch in the pitman arm is going to be used as it’s the least likely to damage the gear box.
Can you put a pitman arm on wrong?
You cannot put the pitman arm the wrong way, you “would” notice is since the there are only 4 ways to install it.
How tight should pitman arm?
So while they can be just barely proud of the arm itself, you want enough clearance with the lockwasher in place so that they are not want proud of the washer. Bottom line, as long as it’s tight, you’re good to go.
What are the symptoms of a bad pitman arm?
The most common vehicle symptoms associated with a worn pitman arm include play in the steering wheel, wandering, tire edge wear, and loose or erratic steering.
Can you remove a pitman arm with a pickle fork?
You need to buy or borrow some special tools. You will need a pitman arm puller to remove your pitman are obviously and you will need a pickle fork to remove your drag link.
How long does it take to change a pitman arm?
The pitman can run an hour or more. Two hours labor should cover both pretty easily.
How do I know if my pitman arm is bad?
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Pitman Arm
- Poor steering. If you notice your steering has lots of play while you are driving, such as the wheel turns more than it should before the wheels engage, then chances are your pitman arm needs to be looked at.
- Wandering to the left or right while on the road.
- Inability to steer.
How do you replace a pitman arm?
Step 1: Raise the vehicle and remove the appropriate tire. Step 2: Locate the pitman arm. Step 3: Remove the retaining bolt. Step 4: Remove the pitman arm from the steering box. Step 5: Remove the castle nut and cotter pin. Step 6: Remove the pitman arm. Step 1: Prepare to install the new pitman arm.
How do you remove the pitman arm?
The key steps in the pitman arm removal process are Remove the draglink using a ball joint remover device. Remove the retainer bolt. Apply grease to the face of the sector shaft and position the pitman arm puller on the center line of the sector shaft. Tighten puller bolt, a tap with a hammer on the pitman arm may be required to release the tapers.
Should I install a dropped pitman arm?
For the typical lift heights installed on a TJ, like up to about 5 or 5.5″ inches or so, you should not install a dropped Pitman arm unless you also installed a dropped upper mount for the trackbar. Aftermarket dropped upper trackbar mount installed = a dropped Pitman arm is needed.
Can you flip the pitman arm?
No, you can’t flip the pitman arm, but you can find tapered inserts. Drill the end of pitman arm to required size press new insert in and tack weld and grind flat. I don’t remember sizes but think the inserts are on Ebay. Also the guys are giving some good advise on DW.