Pitman Arm: Removal
- Raise vehicle and mark position of pitman arm-to-steering shaft. Remove center link ball joint stud cotter pin and nut. Using puller, disconnect center link from pitman arm.
- On Eldorado, Seville, Riviera and Toronado models, it is necessary to disconnect and/or remove steering gear from its mounting before removing pitman arm. Remove pitman arm retaining nut and lock washer. Install puller and remove pitman arm.
NOTE:
DO NOT
hammer on end of puller as damage to steering gear components may result.