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Arl37 · 11-17-2012, 08:04 PM

Going to replace manual with power steering. I need to remove the end of the pitman arm that is not attached to the gear box. Will a tie rod separator do the job or do I neeed a puller?
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**truckster** · 11-17-2012, 08:31 PM

I use a pickle fork. I cheat, though, because my pickle fork is on an air chisel.

1972SUPERSB · 11-17-2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Arl37

Going to replace manual with power steering. I need to remove the end of the pitman arm that is not attached to the gear box. Will a tie rod separator do the job or do I neeed a puller?
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Yeah we he said above just use a tie rod separator hit it a few times with a mini sledge hammer and it will pop right out
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**WIDESIDE72** · 11-18-2012, 01:28 AM

Before you go to the trouble be sure that arm is the same for power vs non power. I always use a puller but heat the arm around the sahft with a toruch first. Of course you run the risk of burning up the seals on the old box, but if it is going in the scrap pile anyway, who cares?

jjzepplin · 11-18-2012, 07:10 AM

I loosen the bolt almost all the way. Then a sharp thwak with a mini sledge. No problem. I have a real nice Snap-On pickle fork but it never gets used.

Tx Firefighter · 11-18-2012, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

Before you go to the trouble be sure that arm is the same for power vs non power. I always use a puller but heat the arm around the sahft with a toruch first. Of course you run the risk of burning up the seals on the old box, but if it is going in the scrap pile anyway, who cares?

The pitman arms are different.

11-17-2012, 08:04 PM	#1
Arl37 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Valley Center, Ca Posts: 277	Do I need a Puller or tie rod separator? Going to replace manual with power steering. I need to remove the end of the pitman arm that is not attached to the gear box. Will a tie rod separator do the job or do I neeed a puller? Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

11-17-2012, 08:31 PM	#2
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,953	Re: Do I need a Puller or tie rod separator? I use a pickle fork. I cheat, though, because my pickle fork is on an air chisel.

11-18-2012, 01:28 AM	#4
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Do I need a Puller or tie rod separator? Before you go to the trouble be sure that arm is the same for power vs non power. I always use a puller but heat the arm around the sahft with a toruch first. Of course you run the risk of burning up the seals on the old box, but if it is going in the scrap pile anyway, who cares?

11-18-2012, 07:10 AM	#5
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,566	Re: Do I need a Puller or tie rod separator? I loosen the bolt almost all the way. Then a sharp thwak with a mini sledge. No problem. I have a real nice Snap-On pickle fork but it never gets used. __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350



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