2014 Jeep Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 19 - Steering

ARM, Pitman

REMOVAL

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle.

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  2. Remove the track bar retaining bolt (2) at the frame and lower the track bar (1).

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  3. Remove the pitman arm (1) retaining nut at the drag link (3).

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  4. Using the Ball Joint Remover 9360 (2) or equivalent, separate the pitman arm (1) from the drag link (3).

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  5. Mark the steering gear (1) shaft and pitman arm (2) for installation reference.

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  6. Remove the pitman arm retaining nut (3).

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  7. Using the Ball Joint Press C-4150A (1) or equivalent, remove the pitman arm (2) from the steering gear (Refer to 19 - Steering/Linkage/ARM, Pitman - Removal) .

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INSTALLATION

  1. Align and install the pitman arm (2) on steering gear shaft.

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  2. Install the washer and nut (3) on the shaft and tighten the nut to 265 N·m (195 ft. lbs.).

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  3. Install drag link ball stud to pitman arm, install nut and tighten to 105 N·m (77 ft. lbs.).

    NOTE:

    It may be necessary to pry the axle assembly over to install the track bar (1) at the frame rail.


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  4. Position the track bar (1) at the axle bracket, install the nut and bolt (2) at the frame rail bracket and tighten to 169 N·m (125 ft. lbs.).

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  5. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.

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  6. Fill power steering system to proper level, (Refer to 19 - Steering - Standard Procedure) .

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  7. Check the toe setting, (Refer to 02 - Front Suspension/Wheel Alignment - Standard Procedure) .

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