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More pitman arm questions #633012 03/07/10 06:06 PM 03/07/10 06:06 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 738 OK D David_Trimble OP super stock
David_Trimble OP super stock D Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 738 OK	Ok, I managed to get the nut off the pitman arm, and the arm is disconnected from the center link. So now's the 'fun' part - getting the arm pulled off the steering box shaft. I'm trying to get it off using a 2-arm gear puller but it's not budging so far. Would I be better of using something like this or has anyone managed to do it with a gear puller? Again- thanks! David '69 Dodge Charger R/T

Re: More pitman arm questions [Re: David_Trimble] #633013 03/07/10 06:17 PM 03/07/10 06:17 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska R RapidRobert Circle Track
RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska	Yes "that" is what you need and you might call your parts house & see if they have it to rent. It'd be cheaper for you as you rarely use it. Pitman arms get on there tight live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

Re: More pitman arm questions [Re: RapidRobert] #633014 03/07/10 06:21 PM 03/07/10 06:21 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 33,005 Grand Prairie,Texas stumpy I Win
stumpy I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 33,005 Grand Prairie,Texas	You can get one at the parts store a lot cheaper than that. I think I paid $15 for mine at O'Reilly's. Like Robert said most bigger parts stores will loan the tool with a deposit and not charge for the use of it.

Re: More pitman arm questions [Re: David_Trimble] #633015 03/07/10 06:31 PM 03/07/10 06:31 PM
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 25 London Ontario Canada S SYDWAZ member
SYDWAZ member S Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 25 London Ontario Canada	I used a good hand held grinder on the side of it. Don't grind all the way through it. As I got about 7/8 of the way through it popped and I gave it a tap and it fell off. Good luck.

Re: More pitman arm questions [Re: stumpy] #633016 03/07/10 06:37 PM 03/07/10 06:37 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 738 OK D David_Trimble OP super stock
David_Trimble OP super stock D Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 738 OK	Ok, thanks- I was able to pull the center link off with the gear puller but I figured with the splines on the pitman arm that it was going to require a LOT more force to get that off.... I'll ask the local parts stores to see if they rent specifically a pitman arm puller. I think the O'Reillys near me does rent- and if not I've got Advance and Autozone, too.... '69 Dodge Charger R/T

Re: More pitman arm questions [Re: David_Trimble] #633017 03/07/10 06:44 PM 03/07/10 06:44 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 12,291 Kent, Wa 340SHORTY Truck Nut
340SHORTY Truck Nut Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 12,291 Kent, Wa	why do you want to take it off? pitman arms are a no wear item... I am truckless..

Re: More pitman arm questions [Re: 340SHORTY] #633018 03/07/10 06:51 PM 03/07/10 06:51 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,314 Carstairs, Alberta, Canada dave571 master
dave571 master Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,314 Carstairs, Alberta, Canada	Quote: why do you want to take it off? pitman arms are a no wear item... Only on a chevy. On a mopar, The joint is in the pitman arm. The center link is the piece that doesn't wear on most mopars.

Re: More pitman arm questions [Re: David_Trimble] #633019 03/07/10 07:58 PM 03/07/10 07:58 PM
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 671 Los Osos, Ca C CKessel mopar
CKessel mopar C Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 671 Los Osos, Ca	You might try and put some heat to it also. When it gets hot enough, it will expand some. Keep the puller on it when heating but be careful to stay out of the way when it comes off. You will not need too much tension on the puller during this time. Also watch out for other things that might cause you to have the hottest Mopar around[ gas leaks etc.] If you don't feel safe with the heat, you can also use an air hammer with the hammer type head to work on the sides of the arm when the puller is in place. Still be VERY careful as if its this stuck, it most likely will come off with quite a pop. Carl Kessel

Re: More pitman arm questions [Re: dave571] #633020 03/07/10 08:40 PM 03/07/10 08:40 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 738 OK D David_Trimble OP super stock
David_Trimble OP super stock D Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 738 OK	Quote: Quote: why do you want to take it off? pitman arms are a no wear item... Only on a chevy. On a mopar, The joint is in the pitman arm. The center link is the piece that doesn't wear on most mopars. Well, to get to the seal- the box is leaking power steering fluid. Before I disconnected the center link I had someone turn the steering wheel back and forth while I checked for any play on the pitman arm ball joint and it looked good. I just need to find a new boot for it though... '69 Dodge Charger R/T

Re: More pitman arm questions [Re: CKessel] #633021 03/07/10 08:45 PM 03/07/10 08:45 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 738 OK D David_Trimble OP super stock
David_Trimble OP super stock D Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 738 OK	Quote: You might try and put some heat to it also. When it gets hot enough, it will expand some. Keep the puller on it when heating but be careful to stay out of the way when it comes off. You will not need too much tension on the puller during this time. Also watch out for other things that might cause you to have the hottest Mopar around[ gas leaks etc.] If you don't feel safe with the heat, you can also use an air hammer with the hammer type head to work on the sides of the arm when the puller is in place. Still be VERY careful as if its this stuck, it most likely will come off with quite a pop. Well I don't have a air hammer (or compressor) so I can't do that. I have thought of using a propane torch but the area's kinda greasy. I suppose I could do it relatively safely if I degrease the area first, but I'll try that as a last resort.... '69 Dodge Charger R/T

Re: More pitman arm questions [Re: David_Trimble] #633022 03/07/10 10:22 PM 03/07/10 10:22 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,664 IN A ahy master
ahy master A Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,664 IN	For steering arm to PS shaft I have used a good sized crafstman 2 jaw puller (somewhere between 6"-8"). It looks big for the job but it is needed. I loosen the nut but leave it on then put quite a bit of pressure on the puller. Next hit the side of the arm and the shaft of the puller a sharp blow with a hammer. It always takes the hammer blow to get it off for me.

Re: More pitman arm questions [Re: ahy] #633023 03/07/10 11:05 PM 03/07/10 11:05 PM
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 183 Canada M Mofopar member
Mofopar member M Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 183 Canada	I judt did this on my Duster and she didn't come willingly. I used one of these (loaner tool from local auto parts shop) with some liquid-wrench and plenty of heat from a propane torch. Once it bugded it was no problem the rest of the way off.

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