adrock430
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- Boston, MA
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1994 Ranger XLT 4.0L
Hi all, I'm replacing my gear box on my 1994 ranger xlt 4x4 (4.0L) due to excessive play. I purchased a new pitman arm for the sake of it as well, so also not to deal with its removal, figured it'd be a bear after 23 yrs in the same position.
Anyway, I lined up the wheels and secured the steering wheel to eliminate play. No marks were made on the gear box or pitman arm, as both were being removed.
Question is, when the pitman arm is installed onto the gear box, should it go on easily initially? I've been able to get it line up and all but it isn't like it slides on perfectly to start. It seems to approx a millimeter off of the splines. Can I just tighten to get it on, or should i rotate the shaft just a touch? Just looking for some insight into how easily the arm should go on initially. Thanks
Anyway, I lined up the wheels and secured the steering wheel to eliminate play. No marks were made on the gear box or pitman arm, as both were being removed.
Question is, when the pitman arm is installed onto the gear box, should it go on easily initially? I've been able to get it line up and all but it isn't like it slides on perfectly to start. It seems to approx a millimeter off of the splines. Can I just tighten to get it on, or should i rotate the shaft just a touch? Just looking for some insight into how easily the arm should go on initially. Thanks