C 3500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN R (1996)
Steering Linkage I-Beam Front Axle (C3HD Models)
INSTALL OR CONNECT
TOOLS REQUIRED:
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J 29194 Steering Linkage Installer (14 mm).
NOTICE: If a clamp type pitman arm is used, spread the pitman arm just enough, with a wedge, to slip the arm onto the pitman shaft. Do not
spread the pitman arm more than required to slip over the pitman shaft with hand pressure. Do not hammer, or damage to the steering gear
may result.
1. Pitman arm on the pitman shaft. Line up the marks made at removal.
2. Pitman arm washer and nut.
TIGHTEN
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Pitman arm nut to 250 Nm (184 lbs. ft.).
3. Drag link (31) to the pitman arm ball stud. Make sure the seal is on the stud.
TIGHTEN
^ J 29194 to 62 Nm (48 lbs. ft.) to seat the tapers. Remove the tool.
4. Pitman arm nut (38) to the pitman arm ball stud.
TIGHTEN
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Nut (38) to 54 Nm (40 ft.lbs.).
5. Lower the vehicle.