Genuine Jeep Wagoneer Pitman Arm

Jeep Wagoneer Pitman Arm Parts Questions & Answers

• Arm PITMAN
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  Q: How to inspect and replace the Center Link,Idler Arm and Pitman Arm?

  A: The steering linkage, comprising the Pitman arm, center link, tie-rod assembly, and steering damper, plays a pivotal role in maintaining proper wheel alignment and facilitating steering motion. To inspect it, ensure the wheels are straight and immobilized, then elevate one side of the vehicle and mount a dial indicator on the wheel's outer edge to check for play, with readings below 0.108-inch deemed acceptable. Lift the vehicle, support it on jack stands, and inspect for torn ball stud boots, frozen joints, or damaged components. For removal and installation of the tie-rod, start by loosening wheel lug nuts, elevating the vehicle, and removing the wheel. Release cotter pins and slightly loosen the castellated nuts from the ball studs, then use a two-jaw puller to disconnect the tie-rod ends from the steering knuckle and center link. Should replacement of tie-rod ends be necessary, lubricate the new ends, adjust them to match the previous measurement, then install them. Securely fasten nuts, add new cotter pins, and tighten the clamp nuts. Reinstall the wheel, lower the vehicle, and torque the lug nuts to specifications, followed by a visit to an alignment shop if needed. For the center link, raise and support the vehicle, release but do not remove the nuts from the ball studs, separate the joints with a two-jaw puller, and then remove the nuts. Installation follows the reverse procedure, ensuring the nuts are adequately tightened. Lastly, for the steering damper, raise the front of the vehicle, separate it from the center link using the same method as in Step 16, unbolt it from the frame, remove it, and reinstall it following the reverse of the removal process.