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1999 suburban 4x4 1500 pitman arm replacement

Submitted: 53 days and 21 hours ago.

Category: Chevy

Value: $15

Status: CLOSED

Year : 1999
Make : Chevrolet
Model : suburban 1500 4x4
Engine : 5.7

Already Tried:
removed tie rod end and small end of pitman arm. cannot get a puller onto the steering box end of arm. tried a air chisel and am at a loss as to what to try next. getting frustrated. any ideas or procedures. will not come loose from the steering box

Posted by john 53 days and 21 hours ago.

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Hello rwinlkleblack,
You will need a pitman arm puller (special tool) & you may need to unbolt the gear box from the from to get it on the arm & an impact in there.If you cannot get access to a puller,you can use an a small carbide wheel cutter & cut a slot in the arm.If you choose to do this be very careful not to cut all the way through & not to cur into the gear housing or pitman shaft.The puller is the best way.

53 days and 21 hours ago.

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there isnt room for the puller. I have one and it wont fit in the space I have

Posted by john 53 days and 21 hours ago.

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Unbolt the gear box & turn it side ways .I have done many this way.If you do not feel like you can get it in there ,remove the gear box & put it in a vice.It is up to you.

53 days and 21 hours ago.

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I'll try to turn it sideways. thanx

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You are very welcome.

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there isnt room for the puller. I have one and it wont fit in the space I have

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Unbolt the gear box & turn it side ways .I have done many this way.If you do not feel like you can get it in there ,remove the gear box & put it in a vice.It is up to you.

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I'll try to turn it sideways. thanx

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You are very welcome.

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there isnt room for the puller. I have one and it wont fit in the space I have

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Unbolt the gear box & turn it side ways .I have done many this way.If you do not feel like you can get it in there ,remove the gear box & put it in a vice.It is up to you.

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I'll try to turn it sideways. thanx

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You are very welcome.

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