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How much does a Pitman Arm Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Nissan 200SX Pitman Arm Replacement is $269 with $174 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1981 Nissan 200SXL4-2.0LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$475.51Shop/Dealer Price$575.64 - $853.53
1996 Nissan 200SXL4-1.6LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$455.51Shop/Dealer Price$555.66 - $833.56
1988 Nissan 200SXL4-2.0LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$455.51Shop/Dealer Price$555.66 - $833.56
1986 Nissan 200SXL4-2.0LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$455.51Shop/Dealer Price$555.64 - $833.52
1995 Nissan 200SXL4-2.0LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$455.51Shop/Dealer Price$555.67 - $833.59
1979 Nissan 200SXL4-2.0LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$455.51Shop/Dealer Price$555.66 - $833.56
1987 Nissan 200SXL4-2.0LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$460.51Shop/Dealer Price$560.52 - $838.32
1997 Nissan 200SXL4-2.0LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$460.51Shop/Dealer Price$560.89 - $838.98
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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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Tam
22 years of experience
Nissan 200SX L4-2.0L - Car is shaking or vibrating - Union City, California
Tam is fantastic! He quickly assessed the problem, listened to confirm his suspicions in a test drive. Effectively communicated what needed to be fixed and updated the database before leaving premises. Great work overall!

Theodore

16 years of experience
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Theodore
16 years of experience
Nissan 200SX L4-1.6L - Car is not starting - Redmond, Washington
Showed up on time, and did an extremely thorough check of my car. He is coming back to do repairs soon, too! Awesome services, highly recommended.

Whitney

39 years of experience
783 reviews
Whitney
39 years of experience
Nissan 200SX L4-1.6L - Other Inspections - San Jose, California
Whitney is a great mechanic! He genuinely wants to help people out as opposed to scare them with the kind of problems they might encounter. He was very understanding about my financial situation (I'm a grad student who owns a beat up Nissan 98), and explained the costs clearly. I had initially called in to replace my alternator, but it turned out it was my battery that was at fault. He charged me for an inspection and gave me suggestions on how to pick out a used battery- and actually drove me to an auto-parts store a block away! (But ended up buying a new battery). Would highly recommend both the mechanic as well as this service. It's nice to see a business model where the mechanic earns a good fraction of the consumer cost.

Victor

11 years of experience
211 reviews
Victor
11 years of experience
Nissan 200SX L4-2.0L - Battery - Chesapeake, Virginia
Excellent; no complaints at all with him or his work.

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