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chevybill · 11-28-2004, 11:34 PM

I am about to start my front suspension and steering rebuild.

Do I need a special tool to remove the pitman arm from the steering box? and the idler arm?

Can I hammer and pry (carefully) these two pieces off or must I have some special tools?

What are some suggestions for coil spring compressors? I am working on a rolling chassis with no engine or drive train.

Thanks for your help and replies.

TheFabShop · 11-28-2004, 11:38 PM

To take the coils out I put the frame on jackstands and take the lower ball joint nut off with a jack under the lca let the pressure off slow.You can rent a pitman arm puller from your local parts store.

cableguy0 · 11-29-2004, 12:05 AM

yup your going to need a pitman arm puller without it you could beat on it untill your arms falls off and it will be right where it was when you started

chevybill · 11-29-2004, 04:28 PM

will the pittman arm removal tool also install the new pittman arm? or does this call for another tool?

Tx Firefighter · 11-29-2004, 06:25 PM

To install the Pitman arm, you use your impact to pull it on with the nut.

11-28-2004, 11:34 PM	#1
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	Special tool needed to remove pittman arm and idler arm? I am about to start my front suspension and steering rebuild. Do I need a special tool to remove the pitman arm from the steering box? and the idler arm? Can I hammer and pry (carefully) these two pieces off or must I have some special tools? What are some suggestions for coil spring compressors? I am working on a rolling chassis with no engine or drive train. Thanks for your help and replies. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

11-29-2004, 12:05 AM	#3
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	yup your going to need a pitman arm puller without it you could beat on it untill your arms falls off and it will be right where it was when you started __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

11-29-2004, 04:28 PM	#4
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	will the pittman arm removal tool also install the new pittman arm? or does this call for another tool? __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

11-29-2004, 06:25 PM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	To install the Pitman arm, you use your impact to pull it on with the nut. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

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11-28-2004, 11:38 PM	#2
TheFabShop Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 67	To take the coils out I put the frame on jackstands and take the lower ball joint nut off with a jack under the lca let the pressure off slow.You can rent a pitman arm puller from your local parts store.



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