Dorman - OE Solutions Steering Pitman Arm P/N:541-436
Help bring back firm, predictable steering with the Dorman - OE Solutions Pitman Arm, part number 541-433. It links the steering gear to the rest of the steering linkage so your steering wheel input reaches the wheels. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1997-2003 Ford F-150, 1997-1999 Ford F-250 and 1997-2002 Ford Expedition. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
Dorman precision-engineers and thoroughly tests this arm as a dependable stand-in for the original part on the listed applications.
How it works: The pitman arm attaches to the steering gear's output shaft. It turns the gear's rotating motion into the push-pull movement that the linkage carries out to steer the wheels.
Signs this part may need replacing: Excess play in the steering wheel, wandering on the highway, clunking when turning, or uneven tire wear can all point to worn steering components. Diagnose the cause first. If a worn pitman arm is the problem, 541-433 replaces it.
Interchange: 620.65521 · F75A-3590-AB
62065521 · F75A3590AB · 45C0063 · 46C0063A · TA2421 · FA8700 · XL3Z3590AA · K8700 · FA6039 · FA6039E · FA6039GL · GK8700 · MK8700 · JPA162
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Is this the right 1997-2003 Ford F-150 pitman arm for my truck?
Dorman 541-433 is listed for the 1997-2003 Ford F-150. Check your exact truck in the Buyer's Guide tab before ordering.
Will this work as a 1997-1999 Ford F-250 pitman arm or on a 1997-2002 Ford Expedition?
Yes. It is listed for the 1997-1999 Ford F-250 and the 1997-2002 Ford Expedition. The Buyer's Guide tab shows every listed application.
What does a steering pitman arm do?
It connects the steering gear's output shaft to the steering linkage. It turns the gear's rotation into the movement that steers the wheels.
What are signs a pitman arm may need replacing?
Look for excess steering wheel play, wandering, clunking when turning, or uneven tire wear. Other steering parts can cause these too, so diagnose the cause before replacing.
What should I know about installing it?
Removal often needs a pitman arm puller. Follow the vehicle service information for torque specs and whether fasteners can be reused, then have the alignment checked afterward.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.