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Steering Gear #876805 03/22/08 06:16 PM

Joined: Jan 2007

Posts: 44

Savannah, GA

85Montero

Getting the Wheeling Fever

Hi all,

I have a leaking steering gear seal I need to replace. I have about killed my puller to no avail on the pitman arm. Its not rusted so I havent gotten out the torch. Anyone who has pulled a pitman arm have any suggestions on seperating the pitman from the steering gear? Ive banged down on it with a sledge too.

Thanks

Re: Steering Gear [Re: 85Montero] #876806 03/22/08 08:20 PM

Joined: Mar 2003

Posts: 2,324

SLO County, CA 93453

KrzyDav

Body Damage is Cool

1st ,I would bang on it.

I had to get the right puller. A big black OTC from Taylor rental. 2 6 in. jaws with bolts between to keep from popping off. Tighten it a bit , soak with P-blaster, tighten a little more, let it sit under tension for an hour or two, tighten some more. If you realy have to , tap here a there with a small ball pien. A PITA , patients, and good luck.

dave h.
'89 Raider V6 5spd;Aisin Hubs;; Gen2 LS: frt. brakes, rear coils;U.C.arms;R.trailing arms;idler arm; rear LSD axle w.disc brakes ;2 battery system for Dog's fan; relocated ECU; custom bumpers;J.Baker receiver;Conferr roofrack; t-bar crank.

Re: Steering Gear [Re: KrzyDav] #876807 03/22/08 11:12 PM

Joined: Jan 2001

Posts: 13,649

Helen , GA

fasteddy

Web Wheeler

I fixed mine with PS fluid with stop leak, about 80K miles ago...

Not responsible for advice not taken...

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