Installation Procedure

Align the marks made on the pitman arm during removal in order to install the pitman arm on the pitman shaft.
NOTE:
Install the washer and the new prevailing torque nut to the pitman shaft.
Tighten

Tighten the pitman arm prevailing torque nut to 250 N.m (185 lb ft).

Fig 1: Installing Pitman Arm On Pitman Shaft
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Use the J 29193 in order to install the connecting rod ball stud to the pitman arm.
Ensure that the seal is on the stud.

Tighten

Tighten the J 29193 to 54 N.m (40 lb ft) in order to seat the tapers.
Remove the J 29193

Fig 2: Installing Connecting Rod Ball Stud To Pitman Arm
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Install the new prevailing torque nut (2) to the connecting rod (1) ball stud at the pitman arm (3).
Tighten

Tighten the connecting rod to pitman arm prevailing torque nut to 62 N.m (48 lb ft).
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 3: Installing Prevailing Torque Nut To Connecting Rod Ball Stud At Pitman Arm
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