How do you install a pitman arm on a 1999 ford f 250?

Answer 1

to install a pitman arm, make sur vehicle steel wheels are lined up exaxtly straigh when u park

this will allow easy replacement

now chock wheel front and back so car don't run over you

get under car and remove nut from ball joint where pitman arm connects to sterring linkage

then remove large nut from steeering box shaft where pitman arm connects

using a puler if you have one separate pitman arm from ball joint

then separate pitman arm from steering box shaft

PS if you don't have a puller or ball joint remover, usually a good wack with a hammer on the ball will separate the parts

new pitman arm usally will have a small flat spot so arm can only go onto steering box shaft in one position

install to steering box before connecting to ball joint

when you tighten nuts to secure ends this will pull both parts together and seat the arm properly

grease inserts if it has them

if front end alignment was good to start with u should not need alignment

teast drive if needed, have steering alignment done at a shop