i AM TOLD MY TRUCK NEEDS A "PITTMAN ARM TO OBTAIN A PROPER FRONT END ALIGNMENT. WHAT IS A PITTMAN ARM??
Feb 18, 2013 at 9:22 PM
1998 Chevrolet S 10 Told Truck Needs Pittman Arm Obtain Proper Front End
1998 CHEVROLET S-10
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That's the steering arm that comes off the bottom of the steering gear box. It has a ball and socket that allows the linkages to turn and pivot. While they do get sloppy, the wheels can still be aligned. What they can't do is perfectly center the steering wheel.
Your truck is notorious for eating ball joints. They typically only last two years. I suspect your mechanic already checked them and would have said something. It's worth double-checking if no mention was made of them.
Your truck is notorious for eating ball joints. They typically only last two years. I suspect your mechanic already checked them and would have said something. It's worth double-checking if no mention was made of them.
Feb 19, 2013 at 1:29 AM
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