Pitman Arm Bushing, take a look

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Thundercats4e

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Location

Macungie, Pa

• Nov 19, 2006

• #1

what do you think...ive never dealt with pitman arms, so is this normal looking

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/43285369/

i would post the pic but deviant art is gay and doesnt allow remote hosting , for me at least

 

EricsXJ

NAXJA Member #616

NAXJA Member

Location

Reno, Nevada

• Nov 19, 2006

• #2

I think I see a pitman arm in there...

clean it up a little and it will look normal.

 

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MENEZES

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Location

San Jose, CA

• Nov 19, 2006

• #3

Its the tie rod end that looks like theres grease and dirt all over it. It looks to me that your bushing may not be of any use anymore allowing dirt to enter. Grease it at the zerk or zurk (cant spell) fitting then have someone steer left and right as you check to see if there is any play or not. If there is play, toss it.

 

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Lou

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ToronNo/Hamilton

• Nov 19, 2006

• #4

It appears that they are not gay -- in any case, I think they would prefer the term queer.

 

DaffyXJ

NAXJA Member #929

Location

southern MD

• Nov 19, 2006

• #5

Thundercats4e said:

what do you think...ive never dealt with pitman arms, so is this normal looking

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/43285369/

i would post the pic but deviant art is gay and doesnt allow remote hosting , for me at least

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First there is no pitman arm bushing. That's the Tie Rod End (TRE) that connects to the pitman arm. It looks like it's been over greased and perhaps has a bad rubber boot. Clean it up, check for play when you turn the wheel and if desired remove it and install a new boot.

 

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MENEZES

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Location

San Jose, CA

• Nov 19, 2006

• #6

i meant rubber boot haha. sorry