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Pitman Arm: Installation

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

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Tie Rod End Nuts
  American Motors, Chrysler & Ford 35-45 (47-61)
  General Motors
  Eldorado, Riviera, Seville & Toronado (Inner End Only) 55-65 (75-88)
  All Others 30-40 (41-54)
Idler Arm-to-Center Link
  American Motors & Chrysler 35-45 (47-61)
  Ford 60-70 (81-95)
  General Motors
  Eldorado, Riviera, Seville & Toronado 55-65 (75-88)
  All Others 35-45 (47-61)
Idler Arm-to-Frame
  American Motors 50-60 (68-81)
  Chrysler 65-75 (75-102)
  Ford 85-95 (115-129)
  General Motors
  Corvette 25-35 (34-47)
  All Others 50-60 (66-81)
Pitman Arm-to-Center Link
  American Motors, Chrysler & Ford 40-45 (54-61)
  General Motors
  Eldorado, Riviera, Seville & Toronado 50-60 (66-81)
  All Others 40-45 (54-61)