LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Cadillac >> 2008 >> Escalade EXT >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Steering >> Steering Linkage >> Repair Instructions >> Pitman Arm Replacement >> Removal Procedure
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Rack and Pinion) or Steering Gear Replacement (Non-Rack and Pinion) or Steering Gear Replacement (Two Mode Hybrid) .
  2. Place the steering gear into a vise.
  3. Fig 1: View Of Steering Gear & Pitman Arm
    GM1862648Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the pitman arm nut (1) and washer (2).
  5. Fig 2: View Of Pitman Arm, Power Steering Gear (Non Rack and Pinion) & Special Tools
    GM398243Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the pitman arm from the pitman arm shaft using puller J 6632-01  or puller J 29107-A  . See Special Tools .