Steer Box Removal
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Le Mans Master
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Steer Box Removal
Does anyone have good suggestions on how to take the steering box out of a 78, specifically how to separate the pitman arm from the balancing valve without the use of a ball joint/Tie rod/pitman arm fork. I am concerned about damaging not so much the boot on the pitman arm/balancing value, but the balancing valve itself using a fork. Any and all suggestions welcome. Thanx.
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Le Mans Master
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Burning Brakes
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If you only want to pull the steering box why not just separate the box from the pitman arm. You can leave the pitman arm connected to the valve and not deal with your concerns of damaging the valve.
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Le Mans Master
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From: RI, Now Franklin/Nashville TN
GTR99 wants the pitman arm on the box when I send it to him. Gary (GTR99) suggests a tie rod puller to remove the pitman arm from the control value. I think that I will try that technique, Thanx.
Racer
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From: Roselle IL
Auto stores will rent/sell at tie rod puller (NOT a pickle fork). This is what I used. You will need to manuever the steering around quite a bit to find a position that works. Also, use a c clamp to keep the puller forks from separating and popping off.
Good luck
Good luck
Does anyone have good suggestions on how to take the steering box out of a 78, specifically how to separate the pitman arm from the balancing valve without the use of a ball joint/Tie rod/pitman arm fork. I am concerned about damaging not so much the boot on the pitman arm/balancing value, but the balancing valve itself using a fork. Any and all suggestions welcome. Thanx.
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Le Mans Master
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From: RI, Now Franklin/Nashville TN
Good tips guys! Thanx
Le Mans Master
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You should check the ball stud on the control valve for play as well while you have the box out. I had my box rebuilt by Gary as well and found that the ball stud was so worn that it was causing half of my steering wheel play.
BTW - Gary does outstanding work.
BTW - Gary does outstanding work.
