Mevotech MK8290 Steering Pitman Arm - Front

Mevotech MK8290 Steering Pitman Arm

The Mevotech MK8290 is a front steering pitman arm for classic Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications. It is built with a corrosion-resistant finish, pre-greased construction, and serviceable grease fittings to support steering linkage maintenance.

Key Features

• 36-spline pitman arm for the steering gear connection
• 7.5-inch length and 2.335-inch width
• Corrosion-resistant finish for added surface protection
• Pre-greased with grease fitting included
• Greaseable design for routine service
• Includes hardware for installation

Detailed Description

Mevotech MK8290 is a steering pitman arm engineered for front steering applications on 1980-1994 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. It is a direct-fit style replacement for vehicles such as the Ford Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car, and Mercury Grand Marquis, with fitment also covering LTD Crown Victoria, Colony Park, Mark VI, LTD, Marquis, and Continental applications. This part cross-references Delphi TA2144 and Dorman Premium PA8290PR for the same application. The MK8290 part number is also commonly searched alongside OE-style steering repair terms for these classic full-size platforms.

What This Part Helps Address

• Excessive play in the steering linkage
• Loose or imprecise steering response
• Wear at the steering gear connection point
• Corrosion on an aging pitman arm
• Service needs on greaseable steering components

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify spline count, arm length, and steering gear compatibility before installation. This MK8290 pitman arm is a front steering component, so alignment should be checked after replacement. Confirm vehicle-specific fitment for 1992-1994 Ford Crown Victoria, 1981-1994 Lincoln Town Car, and 1980-1994 Mercury Grand Marquis applications, along with the other listed Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury models.

Quality Assurance

Mevotech supplies steering and suspension components with serviceable designs and corrosion-resistant finishes for repair-focused applications. The MK8290 includes pre-greased construction, a grease fitting, and hardware to support a complete steering service installation.