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Old 08-16-2011, 02:58 PM   #1
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Sequence for steering gear/column removal

HI! I'll save this job for tomorrow, but I know how to get the pitman arm off. That's one tool I don't have however is a pitman arm puller. How do I get the rest of it out~ does the steering column come out in one piece? I have plenty of room, no seats, no glass in the way to get it out if that were to present a problem.
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Old 08-16-2011, 05:19 PM   #2
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Re: Sequence for steering gear/column removal

yes it is one piece i had to jack up the frame a little then slide it out the bottom of the frame
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Old 08-16-2011, 06:00 PM   #3
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Re: Sequence for steering gear/column removal

THanks Jimig! I'll get that column out tomorrow, actually I may put the truck outside first and pressure wash the engine compartment, then pull the column/gear! ; )

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Old 08-16-2011, 06:43 PM   #4
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Re: Sequence for steering gear/column removal

CAn you tell me what size the pitman arm nut is, the large nut; I may have to go get one? Or would a large sized adjustable wrench work?

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Old 08-16-2011, 06:50 PM   #5
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Re: Sequence for steering gear/column removal

dont do what i did....sawzall.....lol at least i was updating to a 71 setup..
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Old 08-16-2011, 07:04 PM   #6
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Re: Sequence for steering gear/column removal

What did you cut with the sawzall? the nut? the frame for clearance?

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Old 08-16-2011, 11:57 PM   #7
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CAn you tell me what size the pitman arm nut is, the large nut; I may have to go get one? Or would a large sized adjustable wrench work?
I'm not sure the size of the nut. I used a monkey wrench to get it off and got a pitman arm puller from O'Reilly
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Old 08-17-2011, 11:46 AM   #8
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Re: Sequence for steering gear/column removal

big Crescent wrench for the nut, rent a puller.
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air impact wrench
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Old 08-17-2011, 12:02 PM   #10
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Well, I have a very large adjustable wrench; I'll try that first; not feeling too great today I'll try it tomorrow~ thanks! ; )
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