Posted by Mavman (IP: 204.181.93.71) on March 07, 2000 at 12:48:43:
In Reply to: Re: pitman arm posted by Sparks on March 07, 2000 at 12:33:58:
: Unless the 'donor' is in great shape, consider a new one.
: They are not too high priced and are available at most part stores.
: I replaced mine, and the new bushings did wonders for the handling.
: The factory part did not have grease fittings, but the new one did.
I think you are talking about the Idler arm on the passenger side. The Pitman is attached to the steering gearbox. Just a solid piece of metal.