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1999 Chevrolet Tahoe Repair Question


Topics covered: Pitman arm, Radio, Rust.
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Asked on April 27, 2011

Pitman arm replacement

In response to earlier question: i have the pitman arm puller and the arm just wants to spin right now i have locked between two blocks of wood and two vehicles and it is providing a great amount of resistance, is this normal.
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Replied on April 27, 2011

You probably have some rust holding it on have used any good penetrant yet?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on April 27, 2011

Also you still have it hooked up to help prevent the arm from turning?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on April 27, 2011

i had to remove it from the vehicle to access is

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Replied on April 27, 2011

Hi guys. If the pitman arm is being replaced, cut through it with a cutoff tool. It will crack open when you get about 90 percent of the way through.

Tiny Answered by caradiodoc (expert)
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Replied on April 27, 2011

That's a great idea caradiodoc if it's being replaced and not just being taking off to service the steering box.Thanks for the input.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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