Grinchia

I'll be pulling my steering box out and apart this weekend. I still don't have air tools...will I have trouble removing that massive nut on the pitman arm? I have the puller to remove the arm from the shaft, I'm just spooked by that huge nut!

stingry

Don't be afraid obe one......(in Yoda voice)..

Spray it with PB Blaster let it soak. Get large wrench. Undo nut. At least with those big nuts you can get a good grip of them, they are almost impossible to strip.

Good lcuk.

Grinchia

I've got the PB Blaster armed and ready :D

I need to buy an extra-huge socket, my set doesn't go that high. I'll try a breaker bar and 4' pipe...


[Modified by Grinchia, 9:08 AM 4/21/2004]

norvalwilhelm

I have never had a problem with the nut. Pulling the arm can be tough. Even with the proper puller they can require heat to get them to move.

Jughead

:iagree: I had to buy a huge socket too. shoulda bought that 3/4" set years ago. The arm is flutted so you'll need a puller.

GTR1999

I believe the the nut is 1-5/16. I bought a $35 3/4 drive set,made in the new mfg capital of the world..China.
I use the sockets for all kinds on press jobs and the nut on the boxes. I also have several pullers and the one that works the best is the $7.00 large pitman arm puller. I use an impact gun with it though so you'll need a pipe extension to break it loose.
Gary

NHvette

Yup ... 1 5/16" is correct ... I need to buy this socket, too.

I'm gonna have to make a puller.

:seeya