pitman arm replacement

1999 CHEVROLET TAHOE
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TVILLAREEVES
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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.
Apr 27, 2011 at 8:41 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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You probably have some rust holding it on have used any good penetrant yet?
Apr 27, 2011 at 8:47 PM
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Also you still have it hooked up to help prevent the arm from turning?
Apr 27, 2011 at 8:49 PM
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TVILLAREEVES
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i had to remove it from the vehicle to access is
Apr 27, 2011 at 8:54 PM
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CARADIODOC
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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.
Apr 27, 2011 at 8:55 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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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.
Apr 27, 2011 at 9:03 PM
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