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How much does a Pitman Arm Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Kia Spectra Pitman Arm Replacement is $275 with $180 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2008 Kia SpectraL4-2.0LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$475.75Shop/Dealer Price$575.94 - $854.01
2004 Kia SpectraL4-2.0LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$455.75Shop/Dealer Price$555.96 - $834.04
2003 Kia SpectraL4-1.8LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$455.75Shop/Dealer Price$555.96 - $834.04
2000 Kia SpectraL4-1.8LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$455.75Shop/Dealer Price$555.94 - $834.00
2005 Kia SpectraL4-2.0LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$455.75Shop/Dealer Price$555.97 - $834.07
2006 Kia SpectraL4-2.0LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$455.75Shop/Dealer Price$555.96 - $834.04
2004 Kia SpectraL4-1.8LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$460.75Shop/Dealer Price$560.82 - $838.80
2007 Kia SpectraL4-2.0LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$460.75Shop/Dealer Price$561.19 - $839.46
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What is the Pitman Arm all about?

Not the sexiest of all automotive parts, the Pitman Arm, named after railroad engineer George Pitman, is tasked with steering your car. The Pitman takes the circular motion generated by the sector shaft and converts it so that it can be used to turn the wheels. The Pitman arm, supported by the sector arm, is attached directly to the steering gearbox.

Keep in mind:

  • The Pitman Arm is robust. With proper maintenance, it will last the entire lifetime of your car.

How it's done:

  • The vehicle is raised, secured on jack stands and the front tire removed
  • The defective pitman arm is removed
  • The new pitman arm is installed with a new nut
  • The tire is installed and the vehicle is lowered off of the jack stands
  • The vehicle is road tested for proper steering operation

Our recommendation:

The Pitman Arm needs regular maintenance. If it receives that maintenance, it will easily last the life of your car. However, if you fail to give it regular maintenance, you will find that between 30,000 and 50,000 miles, your car's steering will falter. To prevent this, vehicle owners should have their Pitman Arm inspected regularly. A six-month inspection of the steering gear is more than adequate for most driving. However, if you drive in rough, rocky, off-road or other harsh conditions, the Pitman Arm will deteriorate quickly. It is wise to have it inspected, and replaced, if need be, on a three-month basis if this is the case. This may seem drastic, but remember that if your car's front wheels are taking a pounding, the Pitman Arm, as it sits on the steering gearbox, does too.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Pitman Arm?

  • Excessive play in the steering
  • Irregular or slipping steering
  • Inexact steering or wandering

How important is this service?

If you fail to follow the service recommendations in your owner's manual, you run the very real risk of losing steering control due to Pitman Arm failure. When the Pitman Arm fails, there is no longer a connection between the sector shaft and the wheels. When that direct connection is lost, you lose the ability to steer, which can result in dangerous consequences.

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Allen

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Allen
36 years of experience
Kia Spectra L4-1.8L - Car is not starting - Orlando, Florida
Allen was early, very professional and took the time to explain every detail so that I could understand what was happening to my vehicle. We made an appointment to fix the problem and made plans for a future visit to repair other items on my car. He is very knowledgeable and I felt very comfortable with him. This was a great experience and I would absolutely recommend him and this service again!

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Alex
16 years of experience
Kia Spectra L4-2.0L - Brake Master Cylinder - Richardson, Texas
Though the repair could not have been made on the day of the first appointment, Alex got my car back and running until our rescheduled appointment. He replaced my master brake cylinder which was leaking before. Alex was quick and professional and was knowledgeable about any questions that i asked him. I highly recommend considering him for your own car repair needs

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Kia Spectra L4-2.0L - Radiator Hose - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Well done. Thank you.

Mark

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Mark
24 years of experience
Kia Spectra L4-2.0L - Axle / CV Shaft Assembly Replacement (Driver Side Front) - Waukegan, Illinois
He sounds professional and found the real problem on my car (struts)

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