Comments on: Pajero Pitman Arm Recall

By: Tony

Tony — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:24:31 +0000

I hvae just been looking to check out the play in my steering after I saw were the play was I check out thi site and now to check if my 1998 Pajer have been do. Many thanks to you all

By: Glenn

Glenn — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:26:45 +0000

My 94 paj is due for replacement, I’ve been ignoring it for some time now but its finally come to an end, very random erratic shakes, lots of play on the wheel, it takes a beating off road and I’ve physicly seen the play in it now so Its getting replaced today and I’ll be throwing a new idler on at the same time, Apparently they do have a habit of dropping off without notice, I wouldn’t want to be on the open road when this happens.

By: John

John — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:28:15 +0000

I appear to have two pitman arms a large one on drivers side and smaller on nearside .
Is this normal please?

By: Liz

Liz — Fri, 13 May 2011 02:01:58 +0000

have a 1995 SWB pajero. I love the car but sometimes it is hard to get spare parts in Namibia. How can i enquire about whether my car had pitman done by previous owner?

By: hayze

hayze — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 22:22:00 +0000

hi allhad my paj in to mitsi on the 25 02 2011 to have pitman arm done and front brake pipes all on the recall i was therefor 1 1/2 hours for them to tell me thay could not do the pitman arm because the bolts were seized so thay will have to order some when i asked about the brake pipes he said didant have time to look at them how long does it take to order some bolts

By: Tim

Tim — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:52:39 +0000

Hi Jack

Thanks for the advice – I’m sure it will help the many people who read this page.

By: Jack

Jack — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:31:11 +0000

Just read your thread and my advice is the pitman arm does have a thicker splined to enable the correct position however the arm has normally 32 splines of which (1) is slightly broader and should be aligned with the shaft on fitting and is difficult if you are lying under the car so it’s best to mark each point to ensure the right fitting.
I have seen arms fitted where the arm has been fitted in the wrong position after being forced on by the large securing nut. This only will cause the steering wheel to be out of alignment and in some cases damage the Steering box shaft splines and threads. A new steering box from the dealers are £3000 so be very carefull!!

By: Ian stanyard

Ian stanyard — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 21:48:09 +0000

Hi just bought a 1991 pajero i had no idea there was a recall on the pitman arm,my steering feels a bit loose and lookingback on old mot they advised the idler arm as slight free play detected at steering wheel so i am emailed MMC to find out if mine needs doing cheers guys.

By: Pete

Pete — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:05:29 +0000

Hello Tim,

I read you loud and clear – but the time taken to get to the agent and return is 3 hours – and then the wait. Thanks

Regards – Pete

By: Tim

Tim — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:33:32 +0000

Hi Pete

Common advice from people in the know is to tell the dealer when you take it in for the Pitman arm doing, that they need to put the steering wheel back on straight. Then make sure you don’t leave the dealer’s until you’ve checked it.
I’m sure your tracking will be fine, but that doesn’t solve your problem. Not sure about how to go about fixing this yourself so I’m afraid I can only suggest you take it back and insist on it fixing.