Dorman 541-436 Steering Pitman Arm

Dorman 541-436 Steering Pitman Arm

The Dorman 541-436 steering pitman arm is a standard replacement part for select Chevrolet and GMC vans and utility vehicles with manual steering. Built from steel with a coated black finish, it is precision-engineered and tested to match the original steering linkage function on the listed applications.

Key Features

• Steel construction with a coated black finish for durable service
• 36-spline design for proper steering shaft engagement
• Pre-greased and supplied with a grease fitting
• Includes a castle nut, cotter pin, and mounting hardware
• Standard replacement for manual steering applications
• Cross-references Delphi TA5933 and MOOG Chassis Products K6130

Detailed Product Overview

This Dorman 541-436 pitman arm is built for steering systems that require a direct replacement at the steering gear output. It uses a spline connection on one end and a male taper on the other, with a 32.3 mm steering shaft diameter and 25.4 mm mount hole diameter. The part is pre-greased and finished in black coating to support long-term corrosion resistance in everyday service.

Compatible With 1975-1982 Chevrolet G10, G20, and G30; 1979-1982 GMC G1500, G2500, and G3500; 1975-1978 GMC G15, G25, and G35; 1971-1974 GMC G15/G1500 Van, G25/G2500 Van, and G35/G3500 Van with manual steering; 1969-1972 Chevrolet Blazer, C10 Suburban, and C20 Suburban with manual steering; and 1970-1972 GMC Jimmy with manual steering. The Dorman 541-436 is a practical OE-style steering pitman arm for restoring steering linkage geometry on these vehicles.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Loose or worn steering linkage at the pitman arm connection
• Excessive steering play caused by a damaged steering arm
• Clunking or movement at the steering gear output
• Corrosion or wear on the original pitman arm
• Steering response issues on manual steering Chevrolet and GMC applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify spline count, shaft diameter, and taper style before installation. This part is listed for N/A position applications and should be matched to the vehicle’s manual steering configuration. Inspect the center link and related steering components during replacement to confirm proper alignment and wear condition.

Quality Assurance

Dorman states that this steering pitman arm is precision-engineered and rigorously tested for reliable replacement performance on the specified vehicles. The part number 541-436 is built as a standard replacement component for the original steering linkage part.