Topic: Pitman Arm...any tricks???
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So as I follow the directions for the steering upgrade, the second instruction is to remove the pitman arm from the steering box..
|UPDATED|4/6/2012 8:03:24 PM (AZT)|/UPDATED|
I have removed the nut, soaked it with PB blaster and it wont budge....
Any pointers?
Im too afraid to pry really hard on it....(there's another one for Marshalls note book)...
Rook
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Dan, you will need a puller to get it off. The auto part stores will have it. You can buy one but you can just rent the puller. Soaking does help a little. Good luck and don't get hurt! Ebo can help you with some new swear words........which also helps!
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Dan, the pitman arm is on the gearbox REALLLLLLY tight...it ain't gonna fall of. You will definitely need a special puller, and you can rent, or borrow them from most parts houses. As far as getting the steering linkage off of the pitman arm, do that before removing the pitman arm. A few well placed whacks with a serious ball-peen will normally pop those things loose.
What am ya doing, anyway? If you're replacing the steering system, you prolly don't need to separate the pitman arm from the linkage....you're swapping in the Borgeson unit, aren't ya?
What am ya doing, anyway? If you're replacing the steering system, you prolly don't need to separate the pitman arm from the linkage....you're swapping in the Borgeson unit, aren't ya?
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I am indeed putting in the borgeson.....i dont see how the exisitng box is gonna come out with the pitman attached to the valve and the box....i probably should have pulled off the header.
|UPDATED|4/6/2012 8:06:43 PM (AZT)|/UPDATED|
looks like I have to get one end off to get it out.....
I have the assist arm off and was able to pop it out of the linkage with a pulley puller, I just cant fit the pulley puller around the pitman.
"As far as getting the steering linkage off of the pitman arm, do that before removing the pitman arm. A few well placed whacks with a serious ball-peen will normally pop those things loose."
Are you talking about beating on the old valve to remove it from the linkage? if so, top, bottom or sides?
|UPDATED|4/6/2012 8:06:43 PM (AZT)|/UPDATED|
KD Tools KD 2289 Pitman Arm Puller : Puller removes full-size pitman arms Puller has a drop-forged and heat-treated steel yoke Screw size 5/8"-18 ThreadRemoving the pitman arm, KD Tools has made a simple way! With this pitman arm puller simply mount jaws over pitman arm and turn center screw with wrench until tight.? Strike the center screw with hammer to release pitman arm. No other tools are needed! It's made to be hassle free! 
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When I did mine, I pulled the Pitman arm with a puller while still on the car. I moved the master cylinder out of the way because you have to move the proportioning valve and lines anyway, and took the steering box out from the top.
I took my gearbox off and took it to the autoparts store. Paid $10 to have them take it off. Mine came out easy once I removed the exhaust pipe from the manifold to make room. I only had to tweak the brake line on the proportioning valve to get it to not touch the new gearbox.
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