1999 Chevrolet Tahoe Repair Question
Topics covered: Pitman arm, Radio, Rust.
Mileage: No information provided.
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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?
Replied on April 27, 2011
Also you still have it hooked up to help prevent the arm from turning?
Replied on April 27, 2011
i had to remove it from the vehicle to access is
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.
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.