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@charlessena21843 жыл бұрын
I’m trying to purchase a front end rebuild kit from 1A it’s a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 2WD The only one I saw on your sight was for a 4WD. Does that matter
@garychristian82975 жыл бұрын
These video's are so helpful. I followed it in the pitman arm change on my 2000 chevy silverado and I did it in less than an hour with no lift. Thanks again and I always will be a returning customer.
@markmckinney98214 ай бұрын
Running the bolt back into the steering box before breaking the 34mm nut is GENIUS and why I love the 1A Auto videos so much. Just downright good maintenance techniques. 👌
@purelypiercing3 жыл бұрын
Love how you use hand tools that everyone usually has
@bigoboss26323 жыл бұрын
So we going to ignore that puller switch at 2:36 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀
@edwardthayer93866 жыл бұрын
Removal of the skid plate via 15mm bolts would have made this much easier. Plus for viewing.
@d10dozerman25 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing...lol.😆
@charliestone8922 жыл бұрын
Agreed fellas
@michaelconroy80875 жыл бұрын
I forgot to mention before, that you folks are great for teaching me. Many thanks! Also, thanks for wearing glasses and gloves. Too much can go wrong too quickly, no matter how tough a guy is.
@1AAuto5 жыл бұрын
+Michael Conroy Thanks for checking us out, I'm glad you like the videos. Don't forget to like the video and subscribe! 1aauto.com
@jason6325 Жыл бұрын
Mine has 439'211 miles. As far as i know that's the original Pittman arm. I just replaced it. The puller would not budge it. I ended up having to take a cutting wheel and cut 3/4 of the way thru the pitman arm. Then i put the puller back on it and it finally came on down. What a pain. But the ol Chevy will be rolling right. Whole new front end
@LC-go1uh4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! I bought my Pitman Arm for 1/4 of the price you were selling it for. I got it from a different supplier at a much better price. I'm glad you showed me how to replace it, though.
@1AAuto4 жыл бұрын
+From Thug to BusinessmaThanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c n
@br57472 жыл бұрын
But are you comparing apples to apples?
@tofertallman25124 жыл бұрын
Just ordered your 11 piece front end kit for my '02 Silverado. Can't say how much I like your videos and LOVE your prices. Thank you so much!
@1AAuto4 жыл бұрын
+tofer tallman Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com
@daddyrabbit8355 жыл бұрын
3:53 I thought for sure we were going to see some busted knuckles
@briankriss73103 жыл бұрын
You know if you take off the plastic skid plate in the front and also the aluminum skid plate it makes it a lot easier. But thanks for the video because I needed to know the size of the nut that was on the pitman arm which goes to the gearbox.
@tomlew2007 Жыл бұрын
It is impossible to move the steering box around without disconnecting the linkage from the steering shaft!! This is also putting a lot of pressure on the power steering lines attached to the box. The easiest way to do this job is to remove the steering box.. will take a bit longer but will be so much easier in the long run
@jesseisaac88083 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks for all the demonstrations you do.Its really good specific info on automotive wrenching.
@glenmutchler33186 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tutorial. Very helpful. There's was a rubber seal on mine that had to be pushed up into the gearbox with a flathead so the puller would fit. Also had to take the skid plate off to get a good angle on that 34mm. Thanks 1aauto.
@1AAuto6 жыл бұрын
+Glen Mutchler Thanks for watching. 1aauto.com
@Dan927926 жыл бұрын
The pitman arm, idler arm, idler arm brace and tierod ends I ordered for my Sierra 2500 HD all came with no grease zerks. Have you guys been selling them that way for a while? After I received them I did see in the description that it came without them.
@jameslawson26883 жыл бұрын
Tip. Loosen that nut before pulling bolts..
@condor56352 жыл бұрын
Maybe I missed something. Why did you mount the open end wrench to one bolt ? Why didn’t you just tighten the three bolts that mount the box to unloosen the 34 mm?
@dlamer17 жыл бұрын
Cool trick with the wrench and bolt!
@1AAuto7 жыл бұрын
+Daniel Lamer Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/pitman-arm/i/1aspa00009?KZfaq&CTA+Comment&BgQLOOwffj0
@sbond19635 жыл бұрын
Moving the gear like that damaged the bearing above the intermediate shaft. How do i brevent the steering shaft from bending?
@HapPap815 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I think I’ll pay somebody to do it, lol.
@fsanchez1310 ай бұрын
Just wanted to know how much more difficult it would be to do the steering gear box!
@68paulie3 жыл бұрын
How much of the splines are you supposed to see after tightening it as much as possible I can see like an inch to an inch in a quarter of mine
@canyon.county2082 жыл бұрын
Did you figure this out? I'm currently doing mine and having the same issue with the new pitman arm
@briankriss73103 жыл бұрын
I do have one question now how far up on the splines does the pitman arm actually go meaning the space between a pitman arm and the gearbox? cuz I have at least about half inch of space on mine when I just installed it yesterday. Thanks
@canyon.county2082 жыл бұрын
Did you ever figure this out? I'm currently doing mine and the new pitman arm isn't going up as far as the original was
@wijub Жыл бұрын
also would like to know this
@bradbaker57133 жыл бұрын
Will this damage the clock spring when I take the steering gear loose? I've been trying to loosen the Pittman arm with a wrench and it moves the whole front end back and forth.
@stopprank22 жыл бұрын
Do you need an alignment after this?
@JG-ly3en4 жыл бұрын
I can not seem to get the pitman arm back on. I lined it up but it still won't go all the way on. Any suggestions?
@renderingrocks7 жыл бұрын
Great Video, are you afraid of seal damage when heating it up?
@1AAuto7 жыл бұрын
+Michael Dennis Thanks for watching! In this case the pitman arm is being replaced, so it does not matter if it is damaged when removing it! Here is the part if you need it for your fix: www.1aauto.com/pitman-arm/i/1aspa00009?KZfaq&CTA+Comment&BgQLOOwffj0
@whatsamablaber4 жыл бұрын
He meant seal damage in the box, and no you should be fine as long as your not in there with an oxy torch heating the pitman arm red hot
@sterlingwitherspoon57096 жыл бұрын
You refused to mention that you have to 1st remove the steering shaft from the gear box you can’t have that much movement in the gear box without the steering shaft removed from it.
@BIGMAN84356 жыл бұрын
Not true with the 3 steering box bolts out you have that much movement.
@ArmenArmenjs2 жыл бұрын
@@BIGMAN8435 So You don't need to remove steering bolt linkage out Just the three bolt on the box. If that's so a great help!
@heavyprogressive76 Жыл бұрын
That's where I'm at right now...I didn't see that mentioned and I can't get one bolt back into the steering box for getting the 34mm nut UNLESS they put a bolt back in in a DIFFERENT spot
@petermui21915 жыл бұрын
wow your camera is so clear
@1AAuto5 жыл бұрын
+Peter Mui Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com
@dannythornsburry30535 жыл бұрын
How much heat can it take before any seals in the power steering box get damaged? My pitman arm puller just ain't getting it to come off and I want to hit it with some heat, just don't want to roast any of the seals.
@psaibot695 жыл бұрын
I am currently on the heat step. This puller isn’t cutting it and I just grabbed a torch to heat it up. I’m afraid of frying the rubber seal at the bottom of the steering box. I noticed the video cut from heat being applied to arm popping off. How long did that take? Did you just apply continuous heat until it popped or did you heat and cool a few times? I have no vehicle until I can complete this!
@natalie82718 Жыл бұрын
I love how they skip thru the hard parts
@heavyprogressive76 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@diversity27396 жыл бұрын
thanks
@bloneyo15 жыл бұрын
Great Video !!!
@ArmenArmenjs2 жыл бұрын
did you have to disconnect the center link bolt to the steering linkage?
@hreg91073 жыл бұрын
do I need to jack my vehicle in the air to change my pitman and idler arm or can I replace them on the ground ?
@donwiley81105 жыл бұрын
When you reinstalled the bolt for the steering box, why did us use a wrench? Was the purpose of the wrench to use it as a spacer? Great video. Thx
@1AAuto5 жыл бұрын
+Don Wiley Thanks for watching! It was used to keep pressure on the bolt, or as leverage to gain access to the box. 1aauto.com
@RicardoVargas-dy9tf5 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video! 👍👍
@1AAuto5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! +Rick V
@travruhl2 жыл бұрын
Question when replacing the pitman arm do you need to get an alignment done?
@1AAuto2 жыл бұрын
+Travis Ruhl It is recommended that an alignment is needed any time you replace a suspension or steering component.
@josesantana5614 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Should steering be supported somehow once the bolts are removed?
@jeremymerrix6236 Жыл бұрын
Anyone else have bump steer after installation of this kit due to pitman arm setting at wrong angle?
@ramonortega15757 жыл бұрын
nice!
@tommygallagher41445 жыл бұрын
What should you torque the castle nut on to the ball joint part at?
@1AAuto5 жыл бұрын
+Tommy Gallagher We do not have any information on the torque but if you contact your local dealership or consult your owners manual it will be able to give you an exact torque.
@ArmenArmenjs2 жыл бұрын
46 inch/Ibs and 110 for gear box three bolts. 184 for pitman arm which may be impossible just make it good and tight.
@ssamsclubb6 жыл бұрын
great video
@1AAuto6 жыл бұрын
+brian samuels Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/pitman-arm/i/1aspa00009?KZfaq&CTA+Comment&BgQLOOwffj0
@frankribido64125 жыл бұрын
What the wrench
@herndon38333 жыл бұрын
What kind of grease do you use
@warrenlynn82222 жыл бұрын
Is this the same process for a 99-06 Silverado 1500?
@mcdizzle77402 жыл бұрын
yes it's basically the same
@osmanvasquez114 жыл бұрын
it supposed to seat all the way down to the steering box? I have about 1/4inch gap and my air wrench will not go further.
@jasonpsapp174 жыл бұрын
I'm looking for the same answer but I've read so far the torque spec is more important that how far it reaches. It doesn't sit completely flat. 180+ should be good
@1AAuto4 жыл бұрын
+Osman Vasquez Thanks for watching! As long as you get it on there real good and tight like we show in the video you should be fine! 1aauto.com
@rayben39724 жыл бұрын
There's a little gap, there should be like a rubber boot that you can move up and down
@ryanmozisek64645 жыл бұрын
Must the vehicle be lifted off the ground for this procedure? Can i do it without a jack
@ArmenArmenjs2 жыл бұрын
You may do it either way. just tie down the steering column inside. so the wheels cant move so much.
@generaldrz4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, I just did my idler arm and pitman arm now my steering wheel is not straight , is there a easy fix for this
@1AAuto4 жыл бұрын
+JMTZ Thanks for watching! Did you make sure to put the pitman arm back in the correct position? We mention this at the 7:00 minute mark of the video and could be the reason why.
@generaldrz4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for getting back, yes went back correct, It just off a little bit maybe cheaper part, I was thinking how could it be off tie rod did not get adjusted, it just seems to steer a bit different
@lukemundy73523 жыл бұрын
Get a alignment lol
@elinschneider3 жыл бұрын
When you replace an idler arm it has to be aligned to match the Pitman Arm within 2 mmeters
@DavidSelf34 жыл бұрын
Great video, super helpful!
@1AAuto4 жыл бұрын
+David Self Thanks for the feedback!
@kylepowell98295 жыл бұрын
Instead of removing gearbox could you have just cut a slice into the pitman arm to to remove old one.....
@86Chevymontecarlo4 жыл бұрын
Trust me you will be cutting forever... When I removed mines on my `00 Tahoe I thought the same thing and after several blades I realize I was going to be awhile. Also you still have the issue of removing the portion that is thoroughly seized to the gearbox. Then again I was using a cordless sawzall. An grinder with a cutoff wheel could do it faster but then you will have sparks all over the place.
@andrewcordova84003 жыл бұрын
(Not these guys in the video)They want 800$ to do this and idler arm too that's crazy where do they come up with these prices?
@1AAuto3 жыл бұрын
+Andrew Cordova Thanks for checking us out. Shop for high quality auto parts on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
@shawnmitchell36562 жыл бұрын
At 3:50 they skip over a half hour of swearing 🤬 and go straight to twisting off the nut hilarious!!!!
@23boum5 жыл бұрын
why you change puller ?
@timowen23075 жыл бұрын
23boum It broke.
@ljaymaster5 жыл бұрын
What does a job like this usually cost to have done?
@1AAuto5 жыл бұрын
+ONTHE ROCK Depending on the shop, around $300-$500
@DK-vx5co Жыл бұрын
Not a single torquing?
@gabrielcasillas78827 жыл бұрын
Is this the same for a 2000 Silverado? And is there another way to grease it up without the gun?
@1AAuto7 жыл бұрын
+Gabriel Casillas Yes, the process should be the same for your Silverado. You can grease it when it is installed, but it is just difficult to reach up in there and access the zerk fitting. www.1aauto.com/pitman-arm/i/1aspa00009?KZfaq&CTA+Comment&BgQLOOwffj0
@jcp1991816 жыл бұрын
Where could I get a replacement 34 mm like that
@RobertSmith-ue2mn5 жыл бұрын
Wal-Mart $4.50 auto center
@jking17526 жыл бұрын
Is this the same as a suburban for the same years?
@1AAuto6 жыл бұрын
+jking1752 It may be the same or a similar procedure. 1aauto.com
@seanfinney92746 жыл бұрын
Is this the same process for a 2001 chevy tahoe?
@1AAuto6 жыл бұрын
+Sean Finney It may be the same or a similar process.
@danieljohnson50514 ай бұрын
Yeah. Yall made this look entirely too easy. 8 hours of work replacing my idler arm, idler arm bracket, and pitman arm. NOTHING was this easy. Given I don't have pneumatic tools. My everything hurts...............
@joselopezmorales97797 жыл бұрын
How many splines does it have on a 05 Chevy 1500?
@1AAuto7 жыл бұрын
+Jose Lopez Your truck will either have 4 or three grooves. The number of splines will depend on that, which you need to visually inspect. 1aauto.com
@blakepressley22585 жыл бұрын
Should have removed the skid plate
@bettyduncan84654 жыл бұрын
No torque specs for those parts?
@1AAuto4 жыл бұрын
+Betty Duncan Thanks for checking us out! Correct, there are no torque specifications for this item. Please let us know if you have any further questions, thank you.
@madevo1237 жыл бұрын
I have a question when you replace the pitman control arm you need to have the steering wheel lock???
@1AAuto7 жыл бұрын
+madevo123 Thanks for watching! No you do not, because the pitman arm is grooved which will make sure it is in the correct position. The steering wheel will not move that much from the point of removing it and replacing it, anyway! 1aauto.com
@huhwhat68874 жыл бұрын
How much do you charge for this?
@billjoseph85122 жыл бұрын
Uhm. I keep seeing other ase licensed shops saying no air tools and only torque to 180 ft #s. Or you damage the sector shaft bearings. I dont see how the new ones in the video just plop on past the threads. I had to love tap one on to get the nut and washer to even start threads. Than at the 180 ft lbs mark it was only 2/3 of the way on the splines, then the threads stripped out on the sector shaft. They say dont beat it on with a hammer or use a harbor press cause the needle bearing for sector shaft will be damaged. I dont see how just using a torque wrench to 180ft #s presses the damn pitman arm to where it needs to be. Plus these gearboxes are cheaper than they were 15 yrs ago so your buying cheap shit from the get go too.
@sobeforlife2 жыл бұрын
Whew, no torque specs? No tightening steering components to correct specs? Yikes.
@Johnbrian2105 жыл бұрын
Be sure you wear a football helmet while doing it lol
@ArmenArmenjs2 жыл бұрын
An eye piece a must.
@Privat3Kag36 жыл бұрын
Is there any way to figure out your Spline number, Other than visual inspection? I've got a 1/2 ton/'03 /5.3
@1AAuto6 жыл бұрын
+ProSTEEL RAIN Unfortunately that is the best way to tell if you have a 3 or 4 groove pitman arm. You can try to contact your local GM dealership with your VIN to find out! 1aauto.com
@izaiasortega15596 жыл бұрын
1A Auto Parts when you tighten the 34 mm nut is it suppose to go all the way up to the top I tightened it as far as it would let me
@casheighty84 жыл бұрын
Throw the whole truck in the trash 😬
@ljaymaster5 жыл бұрын
It seems my 02 Avalanche has two idler arm's..is that correct?
@1AAuto5 жыл бұрын
+ONTHE ROCK Thank you for checking us out! The idler arm and the pitman arm are very similar, you should have one of each rather than two idler arms.
@RicardoVargas-dy9tf5 жыл бұрын
One idler arm on the passenger. One pitman arm on the driver