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How to remove Pitman arm When you break the pitman arm puller

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Old 04-02-2013, 09:48 AM
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I need to get my Steering box out of my truck to replace it and i tryed to pull the pitman arm and the puller bolt snapped right off. Any other ideas
 
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Where did you get the puller from? If it is cheap quality like harbor freight tools it wont work. I broke 2 before I had to spend $ for a good one. A little bit of heat seemed to help also
 
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Old 04-02-2013, 10:11 AM
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I use two large hammers... (3 pounders...) Hold one against one side of the arm, and SMACK the other side with the other one. Usually, two or three good hits, and it pops right off.
 
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I use two large hammers... (3 pounders...) Hold one against one side of the arm, and SMACK the other side with the other one. Usually, two or three good hits, and it pops right off.
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Buy a new pitmanarm probly cheaper than a new tool.
 
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Old 04-02-2013, 04:52 PM
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had the same issue on my buddys 99 1500. couldnt get the pitman arm off... used some heat, and mopar penetrant. then out the puller back on, tightened it, and proceeded to use a hammer. came off after a couple hits, and retightening of the puller.
 



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