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How can the pitman arm be detached from steering gear for replacement have tried gear pullers but to no avail?
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∙ 15y ago
It can be removed but it requires a "pitman arm puller". Some auto parts stores will rent it to you.
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∙ 15y ago
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What effect does bad pitman arm have on steering?
You will have alot of play in the steering wheel.
How do you remove the Pitman arm on a 1998 Chevy silverado?
Hey, you need to buy or rent a pitman arm puller. lock the steering wheel on center, remove pitman arm nut, then use the puller to release the pitman arm from the steering gearbox. make sure not to turn the steering wheel while unhooked from the pitman arm or you will damage the airbag clock spring in the steering wheel. good luck and be carfull ps, you may have to tighten the puller then tap the head of the screw on the puller then tighten then tap ect.
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