: IFS pitman arm balljoint removal...


brimy311
04-02-2002, 08:11 PM
How do those balljoints come out of the IFS pitman arm?

Bones
04-02-2002, 08:16 PM
Grind the bottom of the arm (as it is mounted on the truck), then press out the joint.

brimy311
04-02-2002, 08:26 PM
you mean the top section? not the ball joint thing right?

DRM
04-02-2002, 08:35 PM
The "cap" opposite of the tie rod end part this sticks out. I suggest cutting ot off with a band saw to start with, then grind till you can remove the tie rod stud... saves time/effort over just grinding...

ErikB
04-03-2002, 09:42 AM
Just grind off the edges of the cap and then the cap and stud will fall right out. Only takes a minute or two.

Or if you have a press, plop it in there and press the stud & cap out at the same time. :D