[Shawn]

I've got a 69 Z28 that I've been doing a complete front end overhaul on. I ordered new Polyurethane Bushings, ball joints and springs, etc. I've got the arms and springs off, but I can't for the life of me get the Pittmn arm off the power steering shaft, nor can I get the center drag link to let go of the pitman arm. I beat them as hard as I dare but can't get them apart. I don't care about the ball joints because I have new ones. Does anybdy know how to get the Pitman arm off the seering pump, and the drag link separated from the arm. Is there some type of puller that works fo this? I'm obviously stuck with an imobile car in my garage.... HELP.

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[YenkoYS100]

Shawn, I use a balljoint "picklefork" tool on the centerlink at the pittman arm. You strike the tool with a hammer while the tapered tool is between both of them.(wear safety glasses). I use a large Proto puller on the pittman arm to remove them from the steering gearbox. Don't buy a small cheap puller. See if you can rent one from somewhere around you. The Proto puller I use is a jaw type puller. It is a Proto #4011 and uses 2 #4017 legs that attach to it. I usually tighten it up fairly good, and give it a light smack on the end with a hammer. It has removed every one that I have done and has not bent or broken. (it's very rugged). This puller might be a little overkill for the job, but it never fails.

[YenkoYS100]

Shawn, I use a balljoint "picklefork" tool on the centerlink at the pittman arm. You strike the tool with a hammer while the tapered tool is between both of them.(wear safety glasses). I use a large Proto puller on the pittman arm to remove them from the steering gearbox. Don't buy a small cheap puller. See if you can rent one from somewhere around you. The Proto puller I use is a jaw type puller. It is a Proto #4011 and uses 2 #4017 legs that attach to it. I usually tighten it up fairly good, and give it a light smack on the end with a hammer. It has removed every one that I have done and has not bent or broken. (it's very rugged). This puller might be a little overkill for the job, but it never fails.