No you didn't talk too much, appreciate every detail when doing this job. I'm going to attempt it on my 97 f-150

@FixingWithPassion

6 жыл бұрын

Ok hope it works out for you! I sold my Expedition few weeks ago. It still steered great still. Going to miss her.

That grinder maneuver separates the men from the boys. Better call my mechanic 😂😂😂

A million thumbs up ! Fantastic video!

GREAT CAMERA WORK IN SUCH A TIGHT SPOT.

I think your approach is very resourceful.Thank you for sharing!

What worked for me I used wd-40 plus pb blaster 24 hours in advance then rented the pitman arm puller from autozone worked like a charm. 2001 ford f150 4.6 2wd supercrew

@dewrus2153

4 жыл бұрын

Is there more room on the 2wd? I don't see how you can get a puller in a 2.5" space...that's all I got on my 2002 F-150 4x4.

Bro thanks for taking your time to show and explaining your way to replace the part it really helped me, you did an excellent job!!

@FixingWithPassion

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@FixingWithPassion

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Just checked it today and its still tight. Going Strong!

Well done! Thanks for the tips.

Very helpful video. Don’t forget the fitting and fill it up with grease. Thanks

@Mynamesalexa

2 жыл бұрын

Whoever does the wheel alignment should torque the nuts.

Thank you. Appreciate your complete instructions.

@FixingWithPassion

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Happy Fixing!

Thanks a lot for this video. Like Jose below it really helped me out. I was part way through this job yesterday on a 2009 Ford Ranger which also has some awkward frame parts in the way. Your tip of dropping off the idler arm (which I'd changed yesterday) to slacken the linkages was a big help and after taking the grinder to the pitman I finally got the stubborn thing off! thanks heaps

@FixingWithPassion

Жыл бұрын

Nice!

Well done. I'm doing mine this way! Thanks for this helpful video!

@FixingWithPassion

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Wish they had a pickle fork to knock it out with....just no room.

Amazing job! About to do this on my 98 Navigator...Thanks for posting!

@FixingWithPassion

3 жыл бұрын

Great!!

Great video, thank you...

good information thank you!!

👍 thanks. I’m probably gonna use the grinder, too

@FixingWithPassion

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!!

A Great helpful and informative video! Thanks!

@FixingWithPassion

6 жыл бұрын

Great! I

Great info and video. Thanks so much. Going to do this in the AM

@FixingWithPassion

4 жыл бұрын

;D

Great video thanks for posting it

@FixingWithPassion

4 жыл бұрын

;D

You're the luckiest son of a gun I've ever seen, if that would of been my rig I would of had to drop the gear box and track bar out of the truck to get it off. Nothing ever works out that smooth for me. Awesome video and very informative. Take care buddy and thumbs up on your video.

@FixingWithPassion

4 жыл бұрын

;D

@brianthomas9177

4 жыл бұрын

The key is penetrating oil! I am lubing mine every day for a week before attempting it. I want it to be as smooth as possible. I've gotta rebuild the front drivetrain in mine.

@christophereldredge5063

2 жыл бұрын

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@SanchoGracie

Жыл бұрын

Same on my expedition. Never a smooth repair. Ever.

Thanks...👍

Great job man

@FixingWithPassion

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm still driving it today and it steers great!

Nice job tried mine today no luck wasn't sure how to do it but thanks to you now I do.

@FixingWithPassion

6 жыл бұрын

Yea, gotta thank ford for giving us no room to change it...ugh...

What symptoms where you experiencing that led to diagnosing the Pitman arm replacement? Txs for your video and for responses to comments

Looks easy enough , and a 2002 f150 4×4 looks exactly like what you have !

@FixingWithPassion

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!!

Thanks for sharing with us. I need to replace the Pitman arm on my 2003 Ford F-150 4x4. Should be the same as the Expedition.

@FixingWithPassion

4 жыл бұрын

Should be.

@bryan6637

4 жыл бұрын

Same

@brianthomas9177

4 жыл бұрын

I think I paid 25 for mine.

Great camera work given the tight clearances...

@FixingWithPassion

4 жыл бұрын

Yea!!

Not to ask a stupid question but do you need to get the front tires off of the ground or can i pur my truck on ramps and work on it that way?

Nice plug for loctite, I used to work at loctite.

Great job . Don't listen to the haters. It was helpful for people who don't know what to do. I bet it feels better now . Always satisfying when you fix your own vehicle. Make sure you grease that( bleed nipple)ha ha i couldn't resist sorry

@FixingWithPassion

4 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Thanks Nathan. Now I know what I am in for. PS... You didnt talk too much. Some people are just ignorant.

@FixingWithPassion

5 жыл бұрын

Nice. Thanks!

thanks

@FixingWithPassion

3 жыл бұрын

Cool!

thumbs up, Great Job.. I gotta do my 1998 Ford Truck Expedition Pitman Arm (1998 and 2000 are the same setup) this weekend!! going to see if the pitman arm puller will fit 1st.. if not Cut it like you did. thanks for the JOB, And INFO.. P.S. I'm already a subscriber :-)

@FixingWithPassion

6 жыл бұрын

Be careful. Some pitman arms are off center, meaning the little slot that's cut in the center of them is not quite perfect. Go with a quality one to avoid this issue.

Hey so I was wondering do you have any play when u move steering wheel with new pitman arm .I used profited new and I see play maybe 3 millimeters of play and just wondered if you had any.

I'm about to replace the idler arm and pitman arm on my 97 Expedition. Although you didn't show it, I'm assuming you had no luck removing the pitman arm by rocking it back and forth and using the pickle fork which is why you went to the grinder. Thanks for making these videos. They've been a great help as I fix up my Expedition. Suggested topic: the rear door check has a rubber ring that usually wears out. Is there any replacement that's easy to install?

The bolt the pitman arm sits in on the steering box snapped when I wrecked do i have to replace the whole box?

Its a slightly tapered fit for the Pitmen arm; and it can be really tough to get loose. Unfortunately I had to cut mine off too seeing how two pullers were bent trying to get it off. I have a bit more room on a jeep. But man, it sure feels good when we do get it done.

@FixingWithPassion

5 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@SeekTruthinLight

5 жыл бұрын

@Edward Martinez Ya mean tightened too tight? I suspect that the arm was tightened too tight which is why it was so hard to get off.. I did tap on it to break it loose while under puller tension, but it was really seized on there being an ole 93 jeep... But your right... I ruined the puller by using it the wrong way, Ed.

While I’m doing this on a Town Car and have plenty of space, thanks for showing us how to use hand tools. Everyone that does this on a car uses an impact… Definitely like the idea of taking the idler arm bolts off. Honestly, wouldn’t hurt to pit a new idler arm in while it’s out. Tighten your steering right up to like new.

How has this held up?

170-230 ft lbs for those who use a torque wrench. :)

@FixingWithPassion

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I couldn't agree more. They are a pain in the ass to take off.. The idler arm is so much easier. I got this extended wrench and a pitman arm puller I bought from my now favorite place,,,,,, and probably yours. Harbor Freight. You have no room to work.

@FixingWithPassion

5 жыл бұрын

Right!!

@jamesrichardson4965

5 жыл бұрын

@@FixingWithPassion I too bought an air chisel and cutter to cut that annoying bolt. The bolt seems to be the only problem.

Out of curiosity, do you think it might have worked to put a prybar in there and hammer down on it? I don't have a way to cut it, nor do I have the special pitman puller.

@FixingWithPassion

4 жыл бұрын

Not much room....;(

You should of pb blasted that things a day ago and let it soak.. Patience is the key with these things, an old man taught me that.. 👍

When you change the pit arm the first one had the blue boot the second one had a black boot what happen?

@FixingWithPassion

8 ай бұрын

I liked the blue boot better lol

Man this helped more some of the other videos I've seen. I don't own a torch. So this way is better for my F150. Thanks.P.s how many miles did your expedition have before you sold it ?

@FixingWithPassion

4 жыл бұрын

;D

They do make a short pitman arm puller that would have fit nicely .

So what size nut did it end up being?

NIce Vid. You can take the back bolt (the 13/16th) off the pitman arm with a socket and an extender. Just turn the steering wheel to the right, and get under the truck or suv. Got right in there no problem Came off so fuckin easy it wasn't even funny. That front bolt is a 1 - 5/16th". Only way to do her is with a 1 * 1 & 5/16ths wrench or crescent wrench ..or pipe wrench I guess (LOL thats a first)

@FixingWithPassion

5 жыл бұрын

Good tips!!

So going at pitman arm, it's safer to remove the nut from top or to lift vehicle and try remove it from inderneath

I have same truck (almost)...I'm replacing my idler arm on the passenger side and I noticed the shaft coming out of the bottom of the steering box (that the pitman arm you are replacing is attached to) can move up and down about 1/4 of an inch with a pry bar under it. Would you know if that is a normal tolerance or if the steering box is worn? Wasn't sure if you noticed anything on yours when replacing the arm...

@FixingWithPassion

6 жыл бұрын

Should be no movement....none ;(

@JamesLee-oe7mt

6 жыл бұрын

TVWXMAN32 ok thanks much

@aviatorgm5383

5 жыл бұрын

My shaft has the same amount of play in and out of the gear box. I kinda wondered if maybe that was by design as it might need to move up and down. I'm going to check out a new one at the parts store to see how it compares. I'll report my findings. I Don't want to replace it if I don't have to.

How much do you tighten the new Pitman Idler on the steering box? Till the bottom is flushed to the ridges? Putting the nut and washer back on is to a point where it wont turn but still needs to go on further.

@Cavs1975

5 жыл бұрын

Im having same problem ,looks like arm needs to go up a little more ,but i cant get it to. Used a half inch breaker bar and got all my 275lbs on it . Drove it seems fine but should go up more. Just worried about long term

@noconsentgiven

3 жыл бұрын

Before he took it off you can see the pitman isnt flush against the stud

Man they gave you lots of room! My 2015 duramax has so little room, you actually have to remove the steering box just to get the nut off. In the process of grinding now but so far no luck! Grrrr. Gonna keep grinding and if that doesn't do the trick, off to the store for an air chisel.

@RodknockRhett

Жыл бұрын

Newer trucks for you.

i noticed mine has a leak coming from the gear box. how hard will that be to change?

@FixingWithPassion

3 жыл бұрын

About as hard to keep a hot wife...lol

@dickhead1

3 жыл бұрын

@@FixingWithPassion oooo man thats a good one because its sooo damn true!!!! It ant eazy or fun...

??? On my 88 Dodge Dakota the manual states a very specific 200 Ft Lbs the nut has to be torqued to because its not a castle nut and there is no guarantee something like a lock washer will not come loose. Figured I'd mention that because this is the torque figure on a light duty truck I'd imagine a heavy duty truck would be much higher?

@FixingWithPassion

4 жыл бұрын

I was worried about this also. I check, re-checked after I torqued the nut down. It never back off. So I'd say if you get it really tight you should be ok. Loctite can help.

@gittyupalice96

3 жыл бұрын

@@FixingWithPassion I think your right, I asked an old mechanic about it recently and he said as long as you snug it down as hard possible with a wrench it should be fine. I guess 205 Ft Lbs isn't necessary. I've also seen a few other guys do the job with adjustable wrenches, that wont come anywhere near that much force.

I just tried this WITH the fork, and even got a puller set with no luck.

@noconsentgiven

3 жыл бұрын

They have decent grinders/cutters at auto zone.

Helpful! Did you ever post the size of the nut? Gonna do our 2001 this weekend and am picking up a couple of tools I'm going to need. Thanks!

@FixingWithPassion

5 жыл бұрын

Boy I thought I did. I Think I used a big thumb wrench.

@jakeforester2705

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I know you did in the video. Thought you said you'd measure the nut and post it in the comments. No big deal. Thanks!

@djjdnap

5 жыл бұрын

Jake Forester 1 5/16 or 33mm

@FixingWithPassion

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

what brand is the pitman arm

@FixingWithPassion

7 жыл бұрын

Parts Master/Moog K8700 Pitman Arm I bought it on e-bay from a dealer.

Thank you my brother for your video I have not the side by the other side and is frozen but the ICU the struggle that you had in the Ford I think made it on purpose so you have to suffer and take it to the dealership so tight can't even get your hands in the insane engineer right I don't know why I didn't think of that common people they get what they want to do themselves sometime you can afford you no pay going to the dealer are you did it anything is possible if you have patience thank you for your video it was to baneful watch

Next time, use a "Metal Cutting Disc"!

@FixingWithPassion

2 жыл бұрын

Yea its better

Cómo se llama esa pieza q cortaste

@eduardoaguilera37

4 жыл бұрын

Leobardo García valois pitman arm

I think there might be more room on the 2WD trucks

@FixingWithPassion

3 жыл бұрын

Right on!

Would bad pitman arm ... make car follow ruts in road . Pulls hard left and right... I have had wheel alignment done still pulls and I have same rattle as you did

@FixingWithPassion

4 жыл бұрын

Yep check it get a friend to help

With a grinding disk

@FixingWithPassion

5 жыл бұрын

True...But you gotta use what you have 1am.

@dickhead1

3 жыл бұрын

@@FixingWithPassion I used a grinding disc and a metal metal cut off wheel with a diamond edge those little small thin cut off blades I've seen them do a whole heap of trouble to people when they shatter apart especially with those tools spinning at 10000 RPMs i wouldn't want one of those thin disks breaking on me in such a tight area...

How is the pitman arm holding up and by any chance so you remember the brand

@FixingWithPassion

6 жыл бұрын

Great! No more swaying....Working Perfect.

@FixingWithPassion

6 жыл бұрын

I'd have to go back and look in my notes. I got it on e-bay form a dealer. $25 free shipping.

@kylepowell9829

6 жыл бұрын

I bout to do the same on my 99 already did ball points and upper control arms and tie rods only thing left is the idea and pitman arms

@FixingWithPassion

6 жыл бұрын

Well your almost done! Let us know how it goes!

WD-40. Makes everything easier under there...even the cotter pins

@FixingWithPassion

5 жыл бұрын

=True!~

@ew332

3 жыл бұрын

Zepco was the best.

Looks as if it was more the heat from the grinder than the cut from the grinder but good job

@FixingWithPassion

6 жыл бұрын

Maybe so.....Thnak's for viewing!

I have got a 2005 f250 6.o and it is at a place where it is kinda easier to get to but the guy that owned the truck before me ig never changed it before and it was a bitch to get of from the streaing box

@FixingWithPassion

6 жыл бұрын

I guess ford though these pitman arms would last for ever...lol

🤣👍

No entendi nada deveria ser el idioma español

Habla más de lo que trabaja. Adelantaba y adelantaba y seguía hablando jajaja

A grinder......

Rully informative, especially when you took the Carter pin out of the bold

Listen old mate ,you didn't tighten the nut up completely on the pitman arm.You can see in the video that the spring washer wasn't completely compressed.You will have a worn out spline in no time if you don't tighten it up.If the nut was tight you may have cross threaded it.

@FixingWithPassion

5 жыл бұрын

Na, its tight. it was off centered. Still going today re-checked and re-checked.

Lmao Well if you don't know what your doing Just cut it. Yes true skill is not cutting the teeth off those gears. Wow he did it

@FixingWithPassion

3 жыл бұрын

sky is blue

Cut it off

Not being disrespectful... but you talk to much in this video

@FixingWithPassion

7 жыл бұрын

TRYING...to cover all the bases....just my style.

@realitycheck4296

6 жыл бұрын

Timothy Bell I agree, too much comentary for such little content, KISS method highly recommended. Enjoyed video however!

@MrPutrifyingEagor

6 жыл бұрын

Hey! Why don't you upload a video showing us how to do the job then?

You forgot to put on the "GREASE FITTING", since you don't like it brought to your attention, and had to whine about me calling it a "BLEEDER VALVE". I guarantee you never put it in until I brought it to your attention either, so stop pretending to others that you did, and you didn't know what I meant.

You talk too much.

@FixingWithPassion

5 жыл бұрын

I know right!~~~~~~

@dennisreynolds6915

5 жыл бұрын

He explains stuff

IF you had a torch that night, do you think heating up the metal, letting it expand and cool back down to knock it off would have worked? My great uncle was a bit of a mechanical genius and I always heard he did this all the time. What do you think? And thanks I may try this it nothing else works.

@FixingWithPassion

Жыл бұрын

Heat is a force of help sometimes. Could have worked!