Steering box is actually easy. Remove the the two fluid lines, pull the pitman arm, and steering shaft, and then three bolts hold it to the frame. Getting the pitman arm off is going to be the hardest part, you can probably rent a puller from the local neighborhood big-chain parts store......

 

any pics or video for it anywhere?

 

Need Help.............

I cannot get the pitman arm off the steering box. I used a medium sized gear puller but I break bolts in it before the pitman arm even thinks of breaking free. The tie rod end is loose from the drag link so that isnt causing any binding or interference.

So whats the trick.......?

I had to give it a rest for tonight after a couple hours and its soaking in liquid wrench for the night. I am wondering if I take off the top plate opposite the pitman arm end will that allow me to beat the shaft out from the bottom??

 

Sound like you are using the wrong tool....try an actual pitman arm puller. They are more on the heavy duty side than a gear puller and no moving parts to play with and slip. You can rent one for like 5 or ten bucks.

 

Or use two hammers..... Hold one against one side of the pitman arm, and SMACK the other side with the second hammer. I use a pair of three pounders. Works good.

 

Thanks for the replies. Was just having a conversation a couple days ago about "always" getting new tools when undertaking a project. Told the better half that nah.... this will be a cheap fix and I have everything I need already, haha

Better go find me a pitman arm puller before she wakes up, lol.

 

Bought a pitman arm puller and promptly broke it....grrrrrrrrrr

According to Haynes, there is the big nut and washer to take off. Use a puller and piece of cake....

Is there a hidden snap ring or something I dont know about and cant see.....?

 

Nope. Just the nut and washer. But.... consider where it hangs out..... and what it puts up with. The pitman arm gets a rather good grip on the shaft, and is rather reluctant to let go.... (which, considering what it does, is indeed a 'good thing'.)

If you have a couple big hammers, try the two hammer trick detailed above. Have a friend help you if ya have to. (you could also take the box off, with the pitman arm attached, so it's easier to work on too...)

 

Not much room to be swinging hammers under there and I have it up on jack stands but I'll give it a shot, if not off it comes pitman arm and all....

Thanks for the help.

 

and its out.......haha, let the rebuild commence!




Gonna have to get some shiny black paint when I'm done