connected to the bottom of the steering box
1997 chevy 3500 has play in steering,replaced bushings on sway arm,do not feel play in pitman arms what might be problem
With a pitman arm puller.
puting your finger in the motor
According to my internet research, to change the pitman and idler arm on a Chevy truck, one must remove the two bolts holding the idler arm as well as the nut holding it to the truck. Then to remove the pitman arm, remove the nut and the drag link.
No why would it? No why would it?
The Pitman arm is attached to the power steering pump, which is connected to your steering shaft, which is the long rod looking thing to the right of the engine, the idler arm is to the left of the pitman arm attached to the fram, it basically looks like a strip of metal bolted to the fram that is connected to your shaft that is also connced to the pitman arm
On that year you will have to remove the gear box before you can pull the pitman arm off with a puller.
there is an "idler arm", its part of the steering and runs horizontal, as well as a pitman arm
The 1997 Chevy Express 1500 van typically has one idler arm in its steering system. The idler arm works in conjunction with the pitman arm to help maintain the alignment of the steering linkage. If you're experiencing steering issues, it's essential to check this component along with other parts of the steering system.
Bring it to the garage. it is a pain. you have to remove the power steering pump
Hey, you need to buy or rent a pitman arm puller. lock the steering wheel on center, remove pitman arm nut, then use the puller to release the pitman arm from the steering gearbox. make sure not to turn the steering wheel while unhooked from the pitman arm or you will damage the airbag clock spring in the steering wheel. good luck and be carfull ps, you may have to tighten the puller then tap the head of the screw on the puller then tighten then tap ect.
Simply replace them. Make sure the pitman arm is bad before replacing it.