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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: calhoun city ms
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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.
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Join Date: Oct 2004
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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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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
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will the pittman arm removal tool also install the new pittman arm? or does this call for another tool?
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To install the Pitman arm, you use your impact to pull it on with the nut.
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