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--- 3d_prints:instructions:conventional:step9 [2026/03/12 22:50] – [Step 9.4 –] unexpectedlee
+++ 3d_prints:instructions:conventional:step9 [2026/03/14 22:00] (current) – [Step 9.1 – Identify parts] unexpectedlee
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 ====== Step 9 – Install Pitman Arms  ======
-<WRAP box>
+<WRAP info>
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+New Parts needed for this step:
+  - Pitman Arm Pins (2)
+  - Equalizer
+  - Pitman Arms (2)
 </WRAP>
-===== Step 9.1 –   =====
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+===== Step 9.1 – Identify parts =====
+The pitman arm pins are the small cylinders on top.  The equalize is in the middle flanked by pitman arms.  The equalize and pins are bidirectional.  The pitman arms are identical.
+<WRAP important>
+The upper pitman arms are obviously very thin.  This part can be easily broken if care is not taken.
+</WRAP>
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-===== Step 9.2 –  =====
+===== Step 9.2 – Place pitman arms =====
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+Place one pitman arm on each side of the equalizer as shown.
+<WRAP tip>
+Though the pitman arms are identical, they do have a direction.  The side with the concave opening faces outward.
+</WRAP>
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-===== Step 9.3 –  =====
+===== Step 9.3 – Correct orientation of pitman arm =====
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+This step shows the correct orientation and alignment of one pitman arm.
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-===== Step 9.4 –  =====
+===== Step 9.4 – Place pitman arm pins =====
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+Insert one pitman arm pin in each socket.
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-===== Step 9.4 –  =====
+===== Step 9.5 – Part completion =====
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+Push the pins in until they are flush.
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