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How do you remove pitman arm from car?

How do you remove pitman arm from car?

Insert the pitman arm removal tool into the gap between the steering box and the retaining bolt. Using a ratchet, turn the tool’s center screw until the pitman arm releases. Tip: You can use a mallet to help in the removal of this end of the pitman arm if necessary.

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Using a ratchet, turn the tool’s center screw until the pitman arm releases. Tip: You can use a mallet to help in the removal of this end of the pitman arm if necessary. Gently tap the arm or tool to pop it loose.

How do you attach pitman arm to steering box?

Step 10: Attach the pitman arm to the steering box. Install the pitman arm onto the steering gear by screwing in the retaining bolt which you removed in Step 3. Line up the notches on the pitman arm to the notches on the steering box as you slide them together. Look for and line up the flat marks on both units.

How big is the bolt on a pitman arm?

The large bolt connecting the pitman arm to the steering box must be removed first. The bolt is typically 1-5/16”, but can vary in size. It will be torqued and will most likely need to be removed with a breaker bar. Using the appropriate tools, remove this bolt.

Insert the pitman arm removal tool into the gap between the steering box and the retaining bolt. Using a ratchet, turn the tool’s center screw until the pitman arm releases. Tip: You can use a mallet to help in the removal of this end of the pitman arm if necessary.

Using a ratchet, turn the tool’s center screw until the pitman arm releases. Tip: You can use a mallet to help in the removal of this end of the pitman arm if necessary. Gently tap the arm or tool to pop it loose.

Step 10: Attach the pitman arm to the steering box. Install the pitman arm onto the steering gear by screwing in the retaining bolt which you removed in Step 3. Line up the notches on the pitman arm to the notches on the steering box as you slide them together. Look for and line up the flat marks on both units.

The large bolt connecting the pitman arm to the steering box must be removed first. The bolt is typically 1-5/16”, but can vary in size. It will be torqued and will most likely need to be removed with a breaker bar. Using the appropriate tools, remove this bolt.

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Ruth Doyle