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How much does a Pitman Arm Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Toyota Celica Pitman Arm Replacement is $206 with $111 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1990 Toyota CelicaL4-2.0L TurboService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$399.07Shop/Dealer Price$480.09 - $700.65
1984 Toyota CelicaL6-2.8LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$379.07Shop/Dealer Price$460.11 - $680.68
1999 Toyota CelicaL4-2.2LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$379.07Shop/Dealer Price$460.11 - $680.68
1989 Toyota CelicaL4-2.0L TurboService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$379.07Shop/Dealer Price$460.09 - $680.64
1991 Toyota CelicaL4-1.6LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$379.07Shop/Dealer Price$460.12 - $680.71
1982 Toyota CelicaL6-2.8LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$379.07Shop/Dealer Price$460.11 - $680.68
1991 Toyota CelicaL4-2.0L TurboService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$384.07Shop/Dealer Price$464.97 - $685.44
1994 Toyota CelicaL4-1.8LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$384.07Shop/Dealer Price$465.34 - $686.10
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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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Chris

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Chris
22 years of experience
Toyota Celica L4-1.8L - Spark Plugs - Huntington Beach, California
We had some problems acquiring the correct parts, and when Chris arrived for his follow up visit, he was unable to complete the installation. But he did agree to make a second follow up once I had the proper parts. It took a few days to obtain the parts, since the dealer had to order them, but when they arrived, Chris slotted a revisit into his busy schedule and finished the job to my complete satisfaction. I will certainly book Chris again.

Jonathan

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35 years of experience
Toyota Celica L4-2.2L - Timing Belt - Clearwater, Florida
Jonathan has worked on my car twice and both times he has gone far above and beyond. First time he came out, he chased away a snake that was resting in my engine. Then, when my battery wouldn’t start, he took the battery out of his own truck and used it to get my car started (my car had been sitting for a couple of months). The second time, he spent 5 hours working on a job which ended up being much more complicated than was expected. He stayed and worked by lamplight to make sure it was done right before he left. I highly recommend him. He is professional, knowledgeable, pleasant, and thorough. Thank you, Jonathan.

James

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Toyota Celica L4-2.2L - Car is not starting - Marietta, Georgia
He was thorough and knowledgeable!

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Toyota Celica L4-2.2L - Serpentine/Drive Belt Replacement - Santee, California

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