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Pitman Arm: Installation

To install pitman arm, reverse removal procedure and tighten nuts as required.

Fig 1: Exploded View of Steering Linkage
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TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs.
AMERICAN MOTORS 
Pitman Arm-to-Steering Gear 115
Idler Arm-to-Support 50
Pitman Arm-to-Cross Link 40
Idler Arm-to-Cross Link 40
Tie Rod-to-Steering Knuckle
  Pacer 50
  All Others 35
Tie Rod-to-Cross Link 40
Tie Rod Clamps
  Pacer 20
  All Others 14
CHRYSLER CORP. 
Pitman Arm-to-Steering Gear 175
Idler Arm-to-Support 65-70
Pitman Arm-to-Cross Link 40
Idler Arm-to-Cross Link 40
Tie Rod-to-Steering Knuckle 40
CHRYSLER CORP. 
Tie Rod-to-Cross Link 40
Tie Rod Clamps 17
FORD MOTOR CO. 
Pitman Arm-to-Steering Gear
  Granada, Monarch, Versailles (1)200-225
  Others 236-250
Idler Arm-to-Support
  Granada, Monarch, Versailles 60-65
  Others 45-50
Pitman Arm-to-Cross Link (1)43-47
Idler Arm-to-Cross Link
  Granada, Monarch, Versailles (1)77-85
  Others (1)53-70
Tie Rod-to-Steering Knuckle (1)43-47
Tie Rod-to-Cross Link (1)43-47
Tie Rod Clamps 20-22
(1) Torque to low limit, then tighten nut to nearest cotter pin hole.