How I replace a pitman arm on a semi truck

#pitmanarm #draglink #steering
In this video I will show how I replace a trw style pitman arm on a semi truck.This is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is merely showing the way I do it. You should always consult your dealership and qualified individuals.

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[@Dave19819]

I have been on that ride this gentleman speaks of, I walked away miraculously with no damage to the truck or load, if anything learn from my pain, when that arms starts to go it will not happen suddendly, if start to feel your steering getting progressively looser as in you have to make bigger movements to compenste for the usual steering play please stop, pull over and check that pitman arm, I ignored that symptom and I had to change my drawers for doing so, be mindful of that steering play.

[@DIYSEMI]

ohhhh buddy, that's scary. I'm glad you didn't get hurt. stay safe!

[@TT-cv7rx]

I appreciate this video so much. Thank you

[@lotterywinners7461]

Thank you for the video really good explanation really helpful

[@LauraBruno33]

Good as new. Great replacement job. Well done!

[@DIYSEMI]

Thanks 👍

[@LauraBruno33]

@@DIYSEMI Your welcome. Have a good weekend.

[@suckafree3238]

Great help watching this video. My friend was working on his rig for hours until I showed up & found this on KZbin. Thank you, sir!

[@ivanvasik4170]

Great job thanks for sharing

[@ygtcbee23]

Helpful. Thank you

[@jasminhabibovic7961]

Good job! 👍

[@sayedbalkhi5780]

It was helpful thank you.

[@alejandrogonzalez-xt6uk]

Thank you very helpful

[@1will4783]

Thks 4 sharing. Blessings

[@truckinnuttz7038]

Excellent Thanks

[@rmaguire1337]

Well done

[@marvlover6855]

Thanks for sharing

[@willmann30]

I ALWAYS come back and watch your vids. You make things so simple. Very elaborate as well. Can those drag link boots be replaced or just buy a new one?

[@chrisgaither2781]

Thanks bro

[@alexshortsplus]

Torquing less than 300... great idea to give you more room for pin

[@bbtg]

Thanks

[@alexshortsplus]

You just saved 1400 bucks dealership fees labor

[@DIYSEMI]

Thats what its all about!

[@Vertikala-pc5ig]

Why would they charge 1400 for 1 hour job?

[@EddieDrotar]

Replacing my steering drag link arm in the morning. I got a fork ball joint opener, pry bar and sledgehammer on standby. I’m sure mine is original to the truck.

[@DIYSEMI]

Don't hit yourself in the face with the pry bar like I did

[@bradleygoode116]

I would guess this pinch bolt has been loose for a while to cause the teeth to be worn out, the rust probable caused it to get loose in the first place. doesnt matter how it happened you just need to check yours out and make sure its not loose, and if the teeth on the gear box is worn out go ahead a replace it also, could lose your steering if the teeth on the gear box are too far gone and you decide its too exspensive to replace both parts.

[@easystreet8065]

My trucks pitman arm is starting to have some play in it, I tightened it up a couple of times but it keeps getting loose again. I was hoping i wouldnt have to replace the steering box and pitman arm. Maybe i should try just replacing the arm first.

[@DIYSEMI]

Yes, sounds like it's time

[@MC-cf8om]

I got put out of service doing blitz for that pitman arm

[@LifewithJames]

You made removing the pitman arm look way too easy. I’m trying to remove mine on a 1985 cabover and it’s not wanting to budge. I’m going to try again this week and see if maybe it’ll pop off

[@DIYSEMI]

U could try a gear puller

[@LifewithJames]

@@DIYSEMI I was able to tap it off with a mini sledge. Removing the leftover ball joint from the other end wasn’t so easy but I found a local shop to press it out and they had it back to me maybe 20 minutes later. Now to reinstall tommorow and brush some rustoleum onto it so it doesn’t get all rusty and crusty again, then bolt up the brand new drag link. Everything else felt tight so crossing my fingers that the steering is nice and tight like it should be.

[@alexshortsplus]

I always like to reTorque to satisfy myself too😄...I think I retorque too much😳

[@DIYSEMI]

You and me both!

[@kelp1779]

@@DIYSEMI great video

[@cryptoanalysts5793]

If it wiggle to the out is it bad ? I mean when I move the steering , it won’t move period but when I try to push it left and right it do wigggle from the side and down , is that normal ?

[@alex1701waller]

I wish people would answer the questions in these damn comments

[@alexshortsplus]

Old Pittman arm looked warped

[@OMotoristaJacobMonteiro]

Just a suggestion. You don't tight enough with the gun that much, or you won't have the wright torque, because the gun overpasses the torque. Nice video, by the way.

[@lindsaygreen5102]

How woul you know if you need a new shaft?

[@DIYSEMI]

There will be play around the teeth when you move it

[@salnev1686]

When drag link is bad do u have to change it pitman arm?

[@DIYSEMI]

Not unless it is bad too

[@shortthrow50]

Question for ya. Why are you torquing that castle nut to 300 foot pounds when spicer and meritor manual calls for 160 foot pounds for 7/8 inch stud. Yes the standard torque would be 300 pounds but the manual states 160 on the big castle nut. Checked multiple sources to verify. Working on a Pete 379 so I’m just trying to get your input to see what your reasoning is. Thanks for your time pal

[@DIYSEMI]

Frieghtliner told me 300 so that's what I went with. They said that's the spec they go by. Could be wrong I don't know

[@shortthrow50]

@@DIYSEMI well I agree that that size thread call for 300. So I’m gonna go with at least 2-250. Thanks for the reply bud

[@DIYSEMI]

@@shortthrow50 I wouldn't take my word as gospel. Like I said. That's what freightliner said

[@shortthrow50]

@@DIYSEMI understood. And a rule of thumb for all these guys. You are responsible for your own work and your own truck. Always use other peoples work as kind of a guide

[@kelp1779]

Geez no, sure don't want it to fall off!

[@terrellscaife2411]

I think if you would’ve used an automotive Pitman arm puller on the bottom it would help to come loose a lot easier

[@turboflush]

Automotive.. Wont fit.

[@shortthrow50]

I’m gonna go out on a limb and say you never worked on big trucks before

[@terrellscaife2411]

Who me

[@ellstackeradventures]

Yooooo hey there

[@DIYSEMI]

Yooooo!

[@ellstackeradventures]

@@DIYSEMI yo yo

[@terrellscaife2411]

Ha Ha so is that an old Snyder truck🤔

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