Pitman Arm

[chuck will]

I will check all the suspension for wear but pay special attention to
the pitman arm.

Maybe I missed something here. What are we looking for on the pitman
arm that needs special attention? Chuck W.

 

[sandy wilson]

Hello Chuck.
What Steve is referring to is called the "relay lever" on our units as
found on section 9 Steering, page 1 in the GMC maint. manual. Just
another name for the same part.
Regards, Gil

> I will check all the suspension for wear but pay special attention to
> the pitman arm.
>
> Maybe I missed something here. What are we looking for on the pitman
> arm that needs special attention? Chuck W.

 

[sandy wilson]

Whoops I goofed.
The Pitman arm is the connecting arm from the gearbox, to the rest of the
steering, and should be checked for wear like any other steering
component. What I had on my mind was checking the pivot point on the
relay lever, which could also be worn in the same fashion. Same page in
maint. manual.

Regards, Gil

> I will check all the suspension for wear but pay special attention to
> the pitman arm.
>
> Maybe I missed something here. What are we looking for on the pitman
> arm that needs special attention? Chuck W.