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coacholy 03-21-2002 10:02 PM

squeaky steering
 
Is the squeak usually come from the pitman arm or the ball joints on the control arms. I was told it is usually the pitman arm and you need to grease it or replace it?

my97offroad 03-25-2002 01:16 PM

I got the same problem with my truck! and when I get off my lazy ass and fix it I will let you know.

Boiler 03-30-2002 09:50 PM

Squeaky Steering
 
The problem is most likely your pitman arm. Mine was raising hell and so I had it replaced at about 51,000 miles. No problems since.

mhussey 03-31-2002 12:13 AM

I have the same problem, but...
 
Just wondering what a new pitman arm will cost?? How about having a ford garage that charges $50/hr to do it?? Any guesses??

I would do it myself but if I am correct, I think a puller is needed and I do not have one.

gillimonster 04-06-2002 03:34 AM

the pitman arm costs about $25, but go ahead and pay the guys at the dealer. it's a pain in the a@#. if you get a good front end guy it'll only take hime about 20 minutes but it'll take you a good 2 hours,no offince intended, i just did mine at the ford dealer(i used to work there) we faught that sob for a good hour, the my good buddy decided to help. it took him about ten minutes. you could imagine i had a few choice words for him!
dale

gillimonster 04-06-2002 03:35 AM

the pitman arm costs about $25, but go ahead and pay the guys at the dealer. it's a pain in the a@#. if you get a good front end guy it'll only take hime about 20 minutes but it'll take you a good 2 hours,not tring to offend anyone, i just did mine at the ford dealer(i used to work there) we faught that sob for a good hour, the my good buddy decided to help. it took him about ten minutes. you could imagine i had a few choice words for him!
dale


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