I’m in the middle of changing out my dropped pitman arm for an oem and came to a roadblock. How do I tighten the castle nut back on if the threaded part coming out of the drag link’s ball and socket joint spins in place?
Which two parts?You can try some channel locks or similar tool to squeeze the two parts together. That'll keep it from spinning
There are only two.Which two parts?
Okay I’ll try that. Yes I may have slightly messed up the threads when getting the dropped one off. Does it not need to be torqued down? Just enough to get the cotter pin in?Try a file or a die to chase the threads out on the tapered bolt... looks like it got whacked/mushroomed when it was removed.
You're right. I guess I was having trouble picturing what he was talking about but nevermind that.There are only two.
I'm not. PO was.I think an impact wrench helps to get it tight... but don't tell anyone on here you are using a drop pitman arm....
Once you get tight, torque to 70 ft lb, then tighten as needed to line up the cotter pin.Okay I’ll try that. Yes I may have slightly messed up the threads when getting the dropped one off. Does it not need to be torqued down? Just enough to get the cotter pin in?