9002054

9002054
06/05/2013
MY03-08
DR, DX
GPOP - Issue Review System
Part Number: 52122362A$, 52106836A$, 68036940A$
Part Description: Pitman Arm
Issue Issue 1: Pitman Arm~
Description:
If replacing the steering linkage or drag link inner tie rod assembly at the pitman arm
on a vehicle built before Febuary 14 th, 2008, verify that the pitman arm part
number is 68039930AA. The part number is embossed on the pitman arm.~
If the pitman arm is not a 68039930AA, it must be replaced with a 68039930AA.~
Issue 2: For 2003 to 2007 MY only. If the OE steering linkage has been replaced
with 52122362AA, 52122362AB, 52122362AC, 52122362AD, 52122362AE, or
52122362AF and pitman arm 68039930AA the following service parts are
available:~
68038055AA Outer end Tie Rod Package~
68034233AA Tie Rod Adjuster Tube~
68038054AA Inner end Tie Rod Package~
68036726AB Drag Link Outer Socket Package~
68034229AA Drag Link Adjuster Tube~
68036940AA Drag Link Inner Socket Package~
You can go to the 2008 MY for graphically representation of parts.
Issue 3: Some vehicles have been updated with the Big Steering Gear Kit. The Big
Steering gear is identified by a 6 bolt top cap and replaces the 4 bolt top cap unit.
The Big Steering Gear uses Pitman Arm 68141515AA and DOES NOT use
68039930AA. Ensure Tie Rod alignment procedure is used for proper setup and at
vehicle alignment.
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