pitman arm removal

[paintballtommy]

im trying to pull out my steering box but i dont know how to get the pitman arm off of either the power steering controll valve or the gearbox itself.

any help guys?

 

[65fastback2+2]

get a puller for it, they have pitman arm pullers at auto parts shops, BUT they are sorry, so borrow a nice industrial one, if I hadnt of borrowed my dads works puller I couldnt have got mine off.

 

[thehueypilot]

You could also heat the bottom of the arms with a propane torch, but keep the flame away from sensitive parts and the center shaft, and whak it on the side with a big hammer while at the same time holding another big hammer on the other side. It should drop off after a few solid hits. If it does not than buy a pitman are puller.

 

[65fastback2+2]

You could also heat the bottom of the arms with a propane torch, but keep the flame away from sensitive parts and the center shaft, and whak it on the side with a big hammer while at the same time holding another big hammer on the other side. It should drop off after a few solid hits. If it does not than buy a pitman are puller.

just buy the puller, i tried that first and we ended up bending the ball joint seperator and pulling the ball joint straight outta the drag link haha.

 

[Burgundystang]

Although they are not the "industrial ones", you can rent a puller at autozone for free

 

[paintballtommy]

i went to autozone to rent a puller. they wanted 20 dollar deposit and since you guys say its not industrial theres a risk of it breaking so i figur efor 13 bucks ill buy my own. tools are a lifetime investment you know your bound to use it again.