Pitman Arm Removal - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LuckyHenriksen · 10-23-2008, 02:06 PM

How do i get it off the spline end?

bmrrwolfe · 10-23-2008, 02:09 PM

I came to the same problem when i needed to get my PS assembly off, and ended up using a gear puller, worked pretty easy.

OLDIRON69 · 10-23-2008, 02:14 PM

If you have an orielly auto parts store there they have a free loaner tool program. Just leave a deposit..

**Classic Bowties** · 10-23-2008, 02:18 PM

There is a tool/puller available at most auto supply stores, some parts houses have them for rent also.

LuckyHenriksen · 10-23-2008, 02:23 PM

Is the puller specific to pitman arms?

**Classic Bowties** · 10-23-2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by LuckyHenriksen

Is the puller specific to pitman arms?

The one pictured is specifically designed for pitman arm removal, but there are some more universal designed one's out there that could be used for other jobs also.

**Classic Bowties** · 10-23-2008, 02:46 PM

Hey, just noticed you are only in Sherwood. Are you ever in the Portland area running errands, if you have your steering gear removed off of your truck, then drop in/come by and I will remove the pitman for you?

LuckyHenriksen · 10-23-2008, 02:52 PM

I actually go to school right next to Mall 205, and I think your right down the street arent you? Thanks for the offer! Im gonna look into a puller, but if I cant figure it out I will come looking for you

LuckyHenriksen · 10-23-2008, 02:53 PM

Once I get it off, how do I get the new one back on?

LuckyHenriksen · 10-23-2008, 04:15 PM

I just went and bought a puller like in the picture, and it doesn't work. I clamped it on and tightened the sh*t out of it, even breakin out the cheater bar. Then I read the directions on the package and it said to hit the center pin with a hammer, so I tried that. Still no luck. Any ideas?

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 10-23-2008, 04:36 PM

Put some penetrating oil on it and with the puller under tension hit the side of the pitman with a hammer and it should come off!!!

LuckyHenriksen · 10-23-2008, 04:43 PM

Alright thanks Ill give it another try

hounddogs! · 10-23-2008, 05:07 PM

Marinade for a day in SiliKroil, then the puller and a BFH will work great.

cparman · 10-23-2008, 07:57 PM

like with all things, you can buy a WAL-MART brand puller, or a SNAP ON PULLER. Some of those pitman arms can be a bugger. A good puller, and a BFH, will usually get them off. Some of the steering boxes are master splined ( meaning the pitman arm will only go on one way). I would make sure the truck is going straight ahead, and that the steering wheel is centered. pull the pitman arm, going slowly, and have the new one ready to put right back on. I don't remember what size socket it is, but put the arm on, and the nut and lock washer, and tighten the crap out of it and you will be fine.

LuckyHenriksen · 10-23-2008, 09:31 PM

Well I bought a cheapo NAPA one so its probably crappy

**leddzepp** · 10-23-2008, 10:09 PM

You can get one at harbor freight also. It does not have to be a snap on top-of-the-line tool, as you are only going to use it once.

LuckyHenriksen · 10-23-2008, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

You can get one at harbor freight also. It does not have to be a snap on top-of-the-line tool, as you are only going to use it once.

That was my thought, I will probably use it maybe once again

10-23-2008, 02:06 PM	#1
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Pitman Arm Removal How do i get it off the spline end? __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

10-23-2008, 02:09 PM	#2
bmrrwolfe 1970 C10 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 212	Re: Pitman Arm Removal I came to the same problem when i needed to get my PS assembly off, and ended up using a gear puller, worked pretty easy.

10-23-2008, 02:14 PM	#3
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: Pitman Arm Removal If you have an orielly auto parts store there they have a free loaner tool program. Just leave a deposit.. __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd

10-23-2008, 02:18 PM	#4
Classic Bowties Always on the hunt... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 5,732	Re: Pitman Arm Removal There is a tool/puller available at most auto supply stores, some parts houses have them for rent also. Attached Images

10-23-2008, 02:23 PM	#5
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Pitman Arm Removal Is the puller specific to pitman arms? __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

10-23-2008, 02:46 PM	#7
Classic Bowties Always on the hunt... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 5,732	Re: Pitman Arm Removal Hey, just noticed you are only in Sherwood. Are you ever in the Portland area running errands, if you have your steering gear removed off of your truck, then drop in/come by and I will remove the pitman for you?

10-23-2008, 02:52 PM	#8
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Pitman Arm Removal I actually go to school right next to Mall 205, and I think your right down the street arent you? Thanks for the offer! Im gonna look into a puller, but if I cant figure it out I will come looking for you __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

10-23-2008, 02:53 PM	#9
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Pitman Arm Removal Once I get it off, how do I get the new one back on? __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

10-23-2008, 04:15 PM	#10
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Pitman Arm Removal I just went and bought a puller like in the picture, and it doesn't work. I clamped it on and tightened the sht out of it, even breakin out the cheater bar. Then I read the directions on the package and it said to hit the center pin with a hammer, so I tried that. Still no luck. Any ideas? __________________ 1968 Yenko* Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

10-23-2008, 04:36 PM	#11
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: Pitman Arm Removal Put some penetrating oil on it and with the puller under tension hit the side of the pitman with a hammer and it should come off!!! __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

10-23-2008, 04:43 PM	#12
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Pitman Arm Removal Alright thanks Ill give it another try __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

10-23-2008, 05:07 PM	#13
hounddogs! Restoring it $200 at a time... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NE Kansas Posts: 887	Re: Pitman Arm Removal Marinade for a day in SiliKroil, then the puller and a BFH will work great. __________________ Charter member of the 'Put the dimmer switch back on the damn floor where it belongs' Society '68 5.3L-4 speed LWB C20; grandpa bought it for the farm in '71. Now LS 5.3, rather than 327. DD '09 Pilot Weekender '65 Skylark 300-4V-4 speed Wife's '07 Lexus ES350; 117 actuator motors and I can't see the engine. Son's '04 F250 SuperCab 6.0

10-23-2008, 07:57 PM	#14
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: Pitman Arm Removal like with all things, you can buy a WAL-MART brand puller, or a SNAP ON PULLER. Some of those pitman arms can be a bugger. A good puller, and a BFH, will usually get them off. Some of the steering boxes are master splined ( meaning the pitman arm will only go on one way). I would make sure the truck is going straight ahead, and that the steering wheel is centered. pull the pitman arm, going slowly, and have the new one ready to put right back on. I don't remember what size socket it is, but put the arm on, and the nut and lock washer, and tighten the crap out of it and you will be fine.

10-23-2008, 09:31 PM	#15
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Pitman Arm Removal Well I bought a cheapo NAPA one so its probably crappy __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

10-23-2008, 10:09 PM	#16
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Pitman Arm Removal You can get one at harbor freight also. It does not have to be a snap on top-of-the-line tool, as you are only going to use it once.



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