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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1971JIMMY 4.1L ENG VIN N, AUTOMATIC TRANS, TRANS MFR CD THM350REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)STEERINGPOWER STEERINGSTEERING LINKAGE1965-74 ALL MODELSPITMAN ARM REMOVAL
1971 GMC Jimmy 4.1L Eng VIN N, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD THM350

Pitman Arm Removal

1971 GMC Jimmy 4.1L Eng VIN N, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD THM350SECTION Pitman Arm Removal
  1. Raise vehicle on a hoist. Remove cotter pin from pitman arm ball stud and remove nut. Remove pitman arm or relay rod from ball stud by tapping on side of rod or arm (in which stud mounts) with a hammer while using another hammer as a back-up. Remove pitman arm nut from shaft or clamp bolt from pitman arm, and mark arm-to-shaft position. Remove pitman arm from shaft using suitable puller.
  2. To install, reverse removal procedure and note following: If a clamp type pitman arm is used, spread pitman arm with a wedge just enough to slip arm onto shaft by hand pressure. Do not hammer or damage to steering gear may result. Be sure to reinstall the hardened steel washer before installing nut.
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