what is the best way to remove pitman arm

TrevD · Post by **TrevD** » Sat Oct 16, 04 4:00 pm

i have been trying to get the pitman arm off amanual steering box ,i have trid a 3 leg puller ( big one) and a large hammer but i cant shift it , does it require a press or heat ?

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Sat Oct 16, 04 4:12 pm

I use a hydraulic puller, wind it up with the nut still on but loose (A friend still has a sort of 3-leg puller brand from doing one without the nut on!) Give it a whack with a hammer, if this doesn't pop it off just show it some heat remembering it's just the Pitman arm that needs it, don't go mad and torch the seal! Philth has my Hydraulic Puller if you need a lend of it. (He's in BillyDicky)

TrevD · Post by **TrevD** » Sat Oct 16, 04 6:27 pm

cheers kev , i might take you up on that , ive tried a blow torch ,with a 3 leg puller but a hydraulic one is probably the way to go , if i cant get it off tomorow i will give philth a ring

Mick · Post by **Mick** » Sat Oct 16, 04 9:41 pm

I have just changed the pitman arm on my Dart with a hydraulic puller and it took about 2 minutes, absolutely amazing.
The last one i did a few years back, i broke the 3 legged puller i had and ended up taking the steering apart and pressing it off.

TrevD · Post by **TrevD** » Sat Oct 16, 04 9:46 pm

cheers mick , i think i will chat kev up and borrow his hydraulc puller it seems like the only way