Question: 1981 pitman arm bushing or no bushing?

[FactoryC3]

Is there supposed to be a bushing on the steering box shaft above the pitman arm? (with Power Steering) See photo

 

[dougelam]

No, the pitman arm shaft is tapered


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[GTR1999]

Dougelam is correct, no bushing, tapered splines. The nut should be torqued to at least 140 ft/lb. If the splines are copper plated then that is an original pitman shaft, the new ones are not plated.

 

[toobroketoretire]

There is a bronze bushing in the lower end of the gearbox and then the seal to keep the lubricant in. If you haven't done it already fill the steering box with any #2 chassis lube but if the grease leaks out you'll have to replace the bottom seal.