Thanks for the suggestions, i checked all the steering components and i could clearly see and hear the noises coming from both the idler and pitman arms, i just order them along with the inner outer tie rod ends from rock auto. I dont think i can get the puller around the pitman arm with the steering gear box in place, i might have to at least loosen all the bolts on the gear box and try to move it away from the frame. Has anybody tackled this project? I'm open to suggestions. Many thanks.

99 Montero Stock