Genuine Mitsubishi Pitman Arm

Mitsubishi Pitman Arm Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Idler Arm
  MB831042
  Q: How to remove and install the Idler Arm, Pitman Arm and Tie Rod on Mitsubishi Montero?

  A:

  All procedures for the removal and installation of the steering linkage should be performed with the front end of the vehicle raised and securely supported on jackstands. Prior to detaching any steering linkage parts, you must obtain a balljoint separator. A screw-type puller or wedge-type will work, but the latter risks damaging balljoint seals. Jarring a balljoin taper pin free can be performed by striking both sides of the eye simultaneously with two large hammers. However, the free space available is usually limited. After the installation of any steering linkage components, wheel alignment should be checked by a reputable front end alignment shop. To remove the Pitman arm, remove the nut securing it to the steering gear sector shaft, then scribe or paint match marks on the arm and shaft. In order to complete this task, we need to use a puller to disconnect the Pitman arm from the shaft splines. Now we need to remove the cotter pin and castle nut that secures the Pitman arm to the relay rod. After that, we will use a puller to disconnect it from the relay rod. The process of installation is just the reverse of the one used for removal. Care must be taken to tighten the nuts to the specified torque. Moreover, a new cotter pin must be installed. To separate the tie-rod, the cotter pins and castle nuts which are holding the relay rod and knuckle arm must first be removed. The tie-rod is then pulled off both using a puller. To loosen the jam nut when replacing a tie-rod end, mark the relationship of the tie-rod end to the tie-rod with white paint. While installing new rod end, thread it on the tie-rod until it reaches the mark, turn the jam nut until it makes contact with the rod end, but do not fully tighten it yet. Orient the tie-rod ends to an angle of approximately 90-degrees to each other. Tighten the jam nuts to lock the ends in position. The remaining installation steps are the reverse of removal. Make sure you tighten the castle nuts to the correct torque. To disconnect the idler arm, first remove the nut securing it to the bracket. Then, remove the cotter pin and castle nut that attach it to the relay rod and disconnect it from the relay rod using a puller. Remove the idler arm from the bracket shaft and out of the vehicle. Put the nuts back on to the specified torque and install a new cotter pin for the installation, which is the reverse of removal.