Popping noise coming from Pitman arm

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jrod1290

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Recently I have noticed a popping sound coming from the pitman arm when turning the wheels left while stationary. I don't hear the sound when rolling though. I had my wife turn the steering wheel while I was under there and I can hear/feel the pop coming from the Pitman Arm, not entirely sure if it's coming from the draglink end or the sector shaft end. I have a feeling it's coming from the draglink end though. I greased both and still having the pop. Any ideas what maybe causing this?
 
Is it a dropped pitman arm? Can you see if there is shifting of it at the sector shaft?
 
Not a dropped pitman arm. And forgot to note I have a sector shaft brace - no shifting in the area, I also retorqued all the bolts.
 
jrod1290 said:
Not a dropped pitman arm. And forgot to note I have a sector shaft brace - no shifting in the area, I also retorqued all the bolts.
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You likely have grit in the bushing for the sector shaft brace. Remove, clean and reinstall. If it’s the grease-able one, give it a squirt or two.
 
The sector shaft and pitman arm have a splined taper. The pitman arm tends to wallow out and play develops. At that point the only fix is to replace the pitman arm.
 
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