Pitman & Lawn brazos para Jeep Wrangler

Pitman and Idler Arms for Jeep Wrangler

Your Jeep Wrangler needs a heavy-duty suspension system that includes durable parts. Problems with pitman and idler Arms for Jeep Wrangler are easily avoided with regular servicing and maintenance. Steering linkage systems contain many wearable parts, including idler arms and pitman arms, that may need to be replaced periodically.

No, theyre two similar components of the steering linkage. The pitman arm is bolted to the output side of the center link, while the idler arm bolts to the other side. Theyre joined together inside the steering box by the drag link.

These parts are found in the Jeep Wrangler because it requires a higher degree of handling capability. The two parts work together to support the steering linkage and control the direction of the vehicle. The pitman arm is the dominant force and is located on the drivers side. The idler acts as a secondary support and extends from the passengers side of the steering box. The two parts are hot-forged rather than cast to infuse them with increased strength, longer life, and greater resistance.

There are four distinctive signs that one or both of these Wrangler parts need servicing or replacement. If your Jeep truck has any of the following, check it out as soon as possible.

• Wandering or vehicle drift when holding the wheel steady
• Wear on the edge of tires
• Erratic or loose steering
• "Free wheeling" when the truck is placed on a lift and you try to move the tires back and forth

These two particular Jeep Wrangler pieces are easy to inspect, maintain, and replace if need be. Even if only one is bad, its a good idea to replace both anyway. You should also have the Jeeps wheels aligned after replacing the idler and pitman steering arms. An outline of the procedure is as follows

1. Jack the truck on the drivers side and place on jack stands.
2. Remove the two nuts that hold the idler arm in place and move it out of the way.
3. Remove the large nut that connects the pitman arm to the box.
4. Use the puller to disengage it from the shaft.
5. Remove the cotter pin and nut holding the steering arm to the center link and remove the old arm.
6. Wipe off any debris and squeeze a good glob of grease into the box and around the top bolt
7. Reverse the procedure to place the new pitman arm and idler arm