Part Description: 2001 Chevrolet Astro Arm Kit, Pitman
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Vehicle Fitment
2001 Chevrolet Astro | Base, CL, CS, LS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
FAQ for Pitman Arm Repair
Q: How to install the pitman arm?
A:
After aligning the marks made on the pitman arm, you need to install the washer and the pitman arm retaining nut. Then you can install the power steering gear and lower the vehicle.
By Bob
GM Specialist
02/11/2022
Q: What tools do you need to remove the pitman's arm?
A:
You need to prepare the J 29107 and a pitman arm puller.
By Bob
GM Specialist
02/11/2022
Q: How to remove the pitman arm?
A:
After raising the vehicle, you can remove the tire and wheel. Then you can remove the power steering gear and the pitman arm. Then you can inspect the ball stud threads and the ball stud seals for damage. After that, you need to clean the threads on the ball stud and the ball stud nut.
By Bob
GM Specialist
02/11/2022
FAQ for Other Repair Info
Q: How to remove the tie rod?
A:
After raising the vehicle, you can remove the cotter pin and the castellated nut, the outer tie rod, the prevailing torque nut, and the inner tie rod. Then you need to loosen the adjuster tube clamp bolts, unscrew the Tie Rod Ends, remove the tie rod ends, and inspect the components for damage. After that, you can clean the threads and the tapered surfaces.
Q: How to remove the idler arm?
A:
After raising the vehicle, you can remove the bolts from the Idler Arm. Then you can remove the prevailing torque nut, the relay rod, and the idler arm. After inspecting the ball stud threads and the ball stud seal for damage, you can clean the threads on the ball stud and in the ball stud nut.
Q: How to remove the connecting rod?
A:
After raising the vehicle, you need to remove the prevailing torque nut and disconnect the connecting rod. Then you can remove the prevailing torque nut, disconnect the connecting rod, and inspect the ball stud threads for damage. After inspecting the ball stud seals for excessive wear, you can clean the threads on the ball stud.