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Old Dec 26, 2020 | 03:13 AM
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Hey guys! I’m in desperate need of some help here! I have a 99’ Durango 4x4, 5.9 46RE. I’m in the process of rebuilding my steering and I can’t seem to get the pitman arm off the steering box. There seems to be absolutely no room to work! Has anyone had any success? Please help me out, the snow is falling in my area lol....thanks a bunch guys!
 
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Old Dec 26, 2020 | 09:05 AM
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Hey guys! I’m in desperate need of some help here! I have a 99’ Durango 4x4, 5.9 46RE. I’m in the process of rebuilding my steering and I can’t seem to get the pitman arm off the steering box. There seems to be absolutely no room to work! Has anyone had any success? Please help me out, the snow is falling in my area lol....thanks a bunch guys!
Are you using a puller?
https://www.harborfreight.com/tie-ro...RoCEEMQAvD_BwE

 
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Old Dec 26, 2020 | 09:39 AM
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The arm tends to 'become one' with the steering box, after having been attached for 20 plus years. Chemicals, a puller, and an impact wrench are your friend.
 
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I can’t get one in there, there isn’t enough room 😫
 
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Pull the steering box then.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2020 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by tomlexa1983
I can’t get one in there, there isn’t enough room 😫
Get a cutting wheel and cut thru the arm, almost down to the splines, then split it with a chisel
 
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