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Old 08-21-2013, 08:50 PM
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I am trying to remove the PS Control valve to rebuild, can someone help me with how to get the ball joint loose and is it possible to replace the ball joint boot?

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Old 08-21-2013, 09:20 PM
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I believe you need a pickle fork.
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The Kit should have a boot in it mine did.
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Or, you can remove the castle-nut from the ball stud; turn it upside-down and reinstall it on the ball stud while keeping the top surface of that nut just above the end surface of the ball stud.

Now, you can put some kind of sturdy support under the bottom surface of the pittman arm and give the top of that ballstud/nut one helluva whack! If the pittman arm support is solid, the joint should separate.

P.S. You might need to use a tap to chase the threads in that nut when you get done....but if you don't have a pickle fork, well.....
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Originally Posted by archer417
I believe you need a pickle fork.
I have tried with no success!!! :-(
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Originally Posted by 1969Corvette
The Kit should have a boot in it mine did.
I got a seal kit from Oreilly but no boot... Bummer!
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Old 08-21-2013, 10:38 PM
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Cant find the link right now but Harbor Freight has a ball joint separator tool, worked great

Found the link:
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-4-qua...tor-99849.html
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Originally Posted by rafalc
Cant find the link right now but Harbor Freight has a ball joint separator tool, worked great
If I don't get it in the morn, I may run over there.
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Got it thanks for the help!
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Autozone may have this tool, in their rental tools program. Tie Rod/Pitman Arm Puller they also sell this tool.

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Originally Posted by boat196
Autozone may have this tool, in their rental tools program. Tie Rod/Pitman Arm Puller they also sell this tool.

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This is what I used. Think I got it at Advance Auto, but might have been Harbor Freight.
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2-3 days spent discussing 'what tool to use'...instead of just smacking it loose?
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Originally Posted by 7T1vette
2-3 days spent discussing 'what tool to use'...instead of just smacking it loose?
Sometimes i just LOVE your posts


But on a serious note.... during my "restoration" I did not feel comfortable smacking things too hard potentially damaging other parts
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Originally Posted by rafalc
Sometimes i just LOVE your posts


But on a serious note.... during my "restoration" I did not feel comfortable smacking things too hard potentially damaging other parts
Hahaha I agree! I don't have the know how to know what to smack or not smack!
The control valve is done!
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Originally Posted by FatCat
Hahaha I agree! I don't have the know how to know what to smack or not smack!
The control valve is done!
Did you rebuild it yourself?

How did it go? What made you decide it needed a rebuild?
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Originally Posted by 7T1vette
2-3 days spent discussing 'what tool to use'...instead of just smacking it loose?
Actually I posted it on the night of the21st and had it off the next day by noon and the control valve rebuilt this AM. Hahaha just messing with ya!
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Originally Posted by rafalc
Did you rebuild it yourself?

How did it go? What made you decide it needed a rebuild?
The decision was made because I am still waiting for a friend to come look over the car to help me decide how original or not it really is.
I wanted to get the car safe while waiting so I decided rebuild is safe. Oh BTW not to much time to do and saves about $200....
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Old 08-23-2013, 12:16 PM
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Now balance it out when you reinstall it.
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