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replace pitman arm. Attaching hardware threads stripped (threads missing) ...... A ..... Require replacement of part with stripped threads, if available; otherwise, replace pitman arm. Bent .................... B ............ Require replacement. Binding ................. A .......... ( 1) Further inspection required. Grease boot cracked ..... 2 ........ (2) Suggest replacement. Grease boot missing ..... 2 ........ (3) Suggest replacement. Grease boot torn ........ 2 ........ (4) Suggest replacement. Grease fitting broken ... A ...... Require replacement grease fitting. Grease fitting missing .. C ... Require replacement of grease fitting. Grease fitting won’t seal ............. A ... Require replacement of grease fitting. Grease seal missing ..... 2 ......... ( 3) Suggest replacement of seal. Grease seal torn ........ 2 ......... ( 4) Suggest replacement of seal. Looseness (perceptible horizontal movement) ... 1 ........ (5) Suggest replacement. Looseness that is excessive .............. B ..... (5)(6) Require replacement. Nut on stud loose ....... A ........... ( 7) Require repair or replacement. Seized .................. A ............ Require replacement. Splines damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement. Splines stripped (splines missing) ...... A ............ Require replacement. Stud bent ............... B ........ (8) Require replacement. Stud broken ............. A ........ (8) Require replacement. Stud loose in taper hole ............. A ........... ( 8) Require repair or replacement. Taper hole elongated .... A ........ (9) Require replacement. Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement. Threads stripped (threads missing) ............... A ........ (8) Require replacement. (1) - If greaseable, grease joint. If problem persists or joint is non-greaseable, require replacement. (2) - Cracked grease boot will allow contaminants to enter joint and will accelerate wear. (3) - Lack of grease boot will allow contaminants to enter joint and will accelerate wear. (4) - Torn grease boot will allow contaminants to enter joint and will accelerate wear. (5) - If manufacturer’s procedures for inspection exist, use those procedures; otherwise, use an approved inspection method such as the dry park check. CAUTION: DO NOT use pliers or pry bar to check ball and socket movement. Use only moderate hand pressure. (6) - Excessive looseness is defined as being significant enough to affect vehicle handling or structural integrity. (7) - Check for bent stud of damaged taper hole. (8) - Check for damaged taper hole. (9) - Check for damaged stud. |