idler arm & pitman arm

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FYUG3
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I recently replaced the idler arms & pitman arm on my 2000 Chevy K3500. Now the steering seems awfully tight. Could I have over tightened the nuts? If so , what is the proper procedure in lining up the cotter pins?
Nov 30, 2006 at 10:58 AM
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I recently replaced the idler arms & pitman arm on my 2000 Chevy K3500 with 75000 miles. Now the steering seems awfully tight. Could I have over tightened the nuts? If so , what is the proper procedure in lining up the cotter pins?[/quote]
Nov 30, 2006 at 11:20 AM
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