Power Steering Control Valve Removal

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Oct 2, 2025 | 04:43 PM

captng1

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Power Steering Control Valve Removal

Hello All,
I am trying to remove my power steering control valve. All the lines are disconnected, and the castle nut and cotter pin have been removed. I have a pickle fork between the Pittman arm but can't get a big enough swing on it with a hammer to break it free. (not enough room) Does anyone see a reason why I can't put a little heat on the Pittman arm where it goes around the ball stud to assist with breaking it free?
Thanks

Oct 2, 2025 | 07:40 PM

interpon

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Maybe a cheap air hammer with a fork like that or I think Harbor freight sells or the automotive store sell a pretty good remover that you screw down and it pops off. Inspect everything close maybe it’s time to replace some parts to while you’re there

https://www.harborfreight.com/tie-ro...xoCbioQAvD_BwE

Oct 2, 2025 | 09:18 PM

stingr69

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This is what you need.

Put a little pressure on the top of the stud by tightening the screw and a few taps on top of the lever and it will pop out.

Oct 2, 2025 | 09:59 PM

captng1

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Thanks Interpon,
That harbor freight tool may work. Not sure I have enough room to get it in there, but will check it out...

Oct 2, 2025 | 10:02 PM

captng1

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Thanks Stingr69,
I'm not sure I have enough room to get that in there? Its pretty tight, but I will check it out..

Oct 2, 2025 | 10:39 PM

barkingrats

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If you have an air hammer, hold it against the side of the pitman arm. Vibration and side-load will help release it.

Oct 2, 2025 | 11:19 PM

Bikespace

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In a real pinch, you could remove the pitman arm from the steering box.

It's one of the steps to installing a Borgeson power steering solution anyway.

You will likely need to buy tools for this solution.

Oct 3, 2025 | 06:44 AM

stingr69

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Quote:

Originally Posted by captng1

Thanks Stingr69,
I'm not sure I have enough room to get that in there? Its pretty tight, but I will check it out..

That tool is what I used when I took my power stering control valve off for an overhaul. Came from Harbour Freight as well. It's pretty compact.

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Oct 3, 2025 | 07:18 AM

jthornton

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Quote:

Originally Posted by stingr69

This is what you need.

Put a little pressure on the top of the stud by tightening the screw and a few taps on top of the lever and it will pop out.

That's the tool I used and it works great!

Edit: and I see you properly greased the threads before using it.

JT

Oct 3, 2025 | 07:40 AM

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cottoneg

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jthornton

That's the tool I used and it works great!

Edit: and I see you properly greased the threads before using it.

JT

I must agree with all of you. I was getting very frustrated and could not get it to separate. I was trying to get the pickle fork in there and it was driving me crazy. I went to Harbor freight, purchased stingr69 and others recommended. Off in 5 minutes. It’s worth the cost.