03CTDCO

What kind of a puller do I need to pull off the pitman arm from the sector shaft. Can you rent this item at a Autopart store ?

Also, what is needed to separate the pitman arm from the steering linkage ? Can this be left on and still pull the pitman arm off the sector shaft or do both need to be removed.

Any help would be great
Thanks

MulesDiesel

when I did mine the parts store didnt have any to buy so I bought one for 10 bucks. and to remove the sector shaft I just removed the nut and tapped the threads with a hammer. it popped right out.

D45

When I removed my stock pitman arm, I tried two different pullers before I bought this, made by Snap-On:

stroker101

most auto parts stores will have loaner tools for specific jobs.

D45

I know most will let you rent the loaner tools, but there is no way in he$% the typical 2 or 3 arm pullers would have been able to get the stock pitman arm off my truck

03CTDCO

Do you have to remove the linkage on the opposite end of the pitman arm ? or can I just wiggle off the pitman arm and swing it out of the way to get to the steering gear ?
Thanks for the responses everyone

MulesDiesel

shouldnt have to remove the linkage from the arm.... didnt try it that way though...

Pull Ya

I'd be afraid to ask how much that puller from Snap On costs??????
Jay

D45

I found one used on Ebay for about $60

Used it to remove the stock arm and then sold it for $60....

Pull Ya

Coming from Snap On I figured the plastic container would cost that much by itself.
Jay

NDanecker

I bought one made by K-D Industries (I think..it was a long time ago) and used it to pull mine when I did my lift kit. I needed to grind down the tabs so they would fit between the underside of the arm and the steering box housing. I'm guessing this clearance will be different from one truck to another because of tolerance variance ... but something to look at when purchasing a tool.

I like that cup-style from Snap On. Wonder what the price tag on that one is!?!?!?

TAS05CTD610

It's all in how you use a tool (and then yes there is the .1% that really need the pricey tool) My cheap 12 dollar one pulled mine off fine. It is a fine art of where to hit, how hard to hit, and what to use. I had to use a bit of heat, then cool the center and a few downward wacks on the puller it popped right off. There are those that are just rusted on for 50 years that are problably better to cut off than pull

cLAYH

I changed my steering box last night. Got lucky and the pitman arm popped right off with my puller, not heating or beating was nessacery. Although I've done that in the past before on other vehicles.

Too bad my leak wasn't from the box though..... Spent 4 hours pulling lines trying to find the leak before giving up and going to bed. All the lines look good but the leak only occurs when the wheel is turned to full lock and the pressure spikes. Must be a pin hole somewhere.