1995 Ford F-250 Repair Question
Topics covered: Pitman arm, Tie rod end, Tool.
Mileage: 160,000 miles.
Mileage: 160,000 miles.
Asked on March 1, 2011
Pitman arm
I AM removing the pitman arm from the drag link,is there enough play in the linkage to use a pickle fork to separate the ball stud from the tie rod end without bending the linkage?
Asked by kwmrnAnswer
Replied on March 1, 2011
If you can bend that linkage, I don't want to meet you in dark alley! A pickle fork will work. One with an air hammer will make the job easier. There are also tools that go over the stud, then tightening a bolt presses the stud out. Wrapping it with a hammer helps while the bolt has pressure on the stud.