How I replace a pitman arm on a semi truck

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DIY SEMI

DIY SEMI

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#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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@DIYSEMI
@DIYSEMI 3 жыл бұрын
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@Dave19819
@Dave19819 3 жыл бұрын
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
@DIYSEMI 3 жыл бұрын
ohhhh buddy, that's scary. I'm glad you didn't get hurt. stay safe!
@TT-cv7rx
@TT-cv7rx 3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate this video so much. Thank you
@lotterywinners7461
@lotterywinners7461 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video really good explanation really helpful
@ivanvasik4170
@ivanvasik4170 3 жыл бұрын
Great job thanks for sharing
@suckafree3238
@suckafree3238 3 жыл бұрын
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!
@sayedbalkhi5780
@sayedbalkhi5780 Жыл бұрын
It was helpful thank you.
@jasminhabibovic7961
@jasminhabibovic7961 3 жыл бұрын
Good job! 👍
@ygtcbee23
@ygtcbee23 2 жыл бұрын
Helpful. Thank you
@alejandrogonzalez-xt6uk
@alejandrogonzalez-xt6uk 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very helpful
@LauraBruno33
@LauraBruno33 4 жыл бұрын
Good as new. Great replacement job. Well done!
@DIYSEMI
@DIYSEMI 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@LauraBruno33
@LauraBruno33 4 жыл бұрын
@@DIYSEMI Your welcome. Have a good weekend.
@1will4783
@1will4783 2 жыл бұрын
Thks 4 sharing. Blessings
@willmann30
@willmann30 Жыл бұрын
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?
@truckinnuttz7038
@truckinnuttz7038 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent Thanks
@marvlover6855
@marvlover6855 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@rmaguire1337
@rmaguire1337 4 жыл бұрын
Well done
@bbtg
@bbtg Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@chrisgaither2781
@chrisgaither2781 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro
@alexshortsplus
@alexshortsplus 4 жыл бұрын
Torquing less than 300... great idea to give you more room for pin
@EddieDrotar
@EddieDrotar 2 жыл бұрын
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
@DIYSEMI 2 жыл бұрын
Don't hit yourself in the face with the pry bar like I did
@easystreet8065
@easystreet8065 Жыл бұрын
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
@DIYSEMI Жыл бұрын
Yes, sounds like it's time
@bradleygoode116
@bradleygoode116 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@cryptoanalysts5793
@cryptoanalysts5793 2 жыл бұрын
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
@alex1701waller Жыл бұрын
I wish people would answer the questions in these damn comments
@alexshortsplus
@alexshortsplus 4 жыл бұрын
You just saved 1400 bucks dealership fees labor
@DIYSEMI
@DIYSEMI 4 жыл бұрын
Thats what its all about!
@Vertikala-pc5ig
@Vertikala-pc5ig 2 жыл бұрын
Why would they charge 1400 for 1 hour job?
@MC-cf8om
@MC-cf8om Жыл бұрын
I got put out of service doing blitz for that pitman arm
@LifewithJames
@LifewithJames 5 ай бұрын
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
@DIYSEMI 5 ай бұрын
U could try a gear puller
@LifewithJames
@LifewithJames 5 ай бұрын
@@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.
@salnev1686
@salnev1686 2 жыл бұрын
When drag link is bad do u have to change it pitman arm?
@DIYSEMI
@DIYSEMI 2 жыл бұрын
Not unless it is bad too
@lindsaygreen5102
@lindsaygreen5102 Жыл бұрын
How woul you know if you need a new shaft?
@DIYSEMI
@DIYSEMI Жыл бұрын
There will be play around the teeth when you move it
@shortthrow50
@shortthrow50 Жыл бұрын
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
@DIYSEMI Жыл бұрын
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
@shortthrow50 Жыл бұрын
@@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
@DIYSEMI Жыл бұрын
@@shortthrow50 I wouldn't take my word as gospel. Like I said. That's what freightliner said
@shortthrow50
@shortthrow50 Жыл бұрын
@@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
@alexshortsplus
@alexshortsplus 4 жыл бұрын
I always like to reTorque to satisfy myself too😄...I think I retorque too much😳
@DIYSEMI
@DIYSEMI 4 жыл бұрын
You and me both!
@kelp1779
@kelp1779 4 жыл бұрын
@@DIYSEMI great video
@terrellscaife2411
@terrellscaife2411 2 жыл бұрын
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
@turboflush 2 жыл бұрын
Automotive.. Wont fit.
@shortthrow50
@shortthrow50 Жыл бұрын
I’m gonna go out on a limb and say you never worked on big trucks before
@terrellscaife2411
@terrellscaife2411 Жыл бұрын
Who me
@alexshortsplus
@alexshortsplus 4 жыл бұрын
Old Pittman arm looked warped
@OMotoristaJacobMonteiro
@OMotoristaJacobMonteiro 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@kelp1779
@kelp1779 4 жыл бұрын
Geez no, sure don't want it to fall off!
@ellstackeradventures
@ellstackeradventures 4 жыл бұрын
Yooooo hey there
@DIYSEMI
@DIYSEMI 4 жыл бұрын
Yooooo!
@ellstackeradventures
@ellstackeradventures 4 жыл бұрын
@@DIYSEMI yo yo
@terrellscaife2411
@terrellscaife2411 2 жыл бұрын
Ha Ha so is that an old Snyder truck🤔
@DIYSEMI
@DIYSEMI 2 жыл бұрын
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