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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 01:32 PM
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my girlfriends wj has gearbox that is leaking fluid... got one from pullapart but the center link was already detached from wheel so I could not get pitman arm off...then I tryed taking the link of the arm but it wouldnt budge....took out the cotter pin and the nut...is there special tool or trick to this... I just need steering box replaced and the center link off...any help is apreesh! thanks
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 02:03 PM
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as you can see...
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 02:03 PM
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Whack the side of the pitman arm where the drag link is with a good sized ball peen hammer, or go out and get a pickle fork and drive it between the pitman arm and tie rod end.
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 02:11 PM
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never mind... my dad has the TIE ROD END REMOVER TOOL...haha
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 02:12 PM
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i think that is what he has is the pickle fork
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