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No, there is a pitman arm on the steering box and two idler arms on the linkage.
In an automotive steering system, the steering wheel, steering column, rag joint, steering box/rack & pinion, power steering pump & hoses, pitman arm, drag link, center link, idler arm, tie rods, tie rod ends, steering knuckles/spindles, tires and rims.
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
Check for worn parts Steering box Tie rod ends Idler arm Pitman Arm Drag link Ball joints Check for worn parts Steering box Tie rod ends Idler arm Pitman Arm Drag link Ball joints
there is an "idler arm", its part of the steering and runs horizontal, as well as a pitman arm
Oh, dude, like, so you know how a parallelogram has four sides, right? Well, steering with a parallelogram is kinda like that, but with your car. The steering system uses two control arms connected to the steering box to move the wheels in sync, allowing you to turn left or right. It's all about that geometry, man.
Check for worn or loose steering components: Tie rod ends; drag link; pitman arm; idler arm
Warn steering components? Steering box, Rack. Tie rod ends, Pitman arm, idler arm? Worn tires?
ARE YOU SURE YOU HAVE TO CHANGE THE PITMAN ARM? MAYBE YOU MEAN THE IDLER ARM? THE PITMAN ARM IS RALREY EVER CHANGED. THIS IS THE ARM THAT CONNECTS THE STEERING LINKAGE TO THE POWER STEERING BOX. ITS AT THE BASE OF THE STEERING BOX , UNDER THE CAR, IT PROTRUDES FROM THE STEERING BOX SHAFT CONNECTING SAME TO THE CENTER LINK.
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.
Changing an Idler Arm on a '99 Saturn is MIGHTY difficult, especially since they don't have one. The '99 Saturn uses a Rack and Pinion steering system, and as such does not have an idler arm.
I would suspect wheel balance is the problem but the steering and suspension system such as tie rod ends, pitman arm, idler arm, steering box, ball joints and control arm bushings if applicable should be checked also.