Removing center link

[Jamminjohn]

Got a donor truck (68 lwb)and need to change over the steering components.
How hard is it it remove the centerlink and things?

Anything special I need to do or watch out for?


Thanks
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[Jamminjohn]

Any special tools needed?
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[Rufton]

I just popped cl from pitman and idler using AZ loaner tools. I prefer the puller and it worked on pitman but too fat for idler. Instead of grinding loaner tool I just used the fork. Was easy.

[Jamminjohn]

quick question, Do I have to jack it up?
Can I remove everything while is on the ground?

[Rufton]

I changed idler and pitman without jack.

[Jamminjohn]

do u happen to know the sizes of the wrenches and sockets I would need?
are there any other tools id need besides some pullers and wrench and sockets?

thanks

[Rufton]

Typical wrenches plus all of autozone relevant loaner tools. If changing pitman arm it will require a large socket; maybe 1 5/16". Need torque wrench to tighten to torque specs. May throw alignment off.

[Jamminjohn]

Pulled everything, less the idler arm and pitman arm in 30 minutes, whoo hoo!!!!
Used a 1" socket on them with a pickle fork and ball joint puller.

I'd have to say I was a little intimidated at first.

Thanks for all the help
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