How To Use a Pitman Arm Puller

[Dougs91]

Well that's the question. I need to replace the front tie-rods and have never used this type of puller. Where do ya put those jaws and what does the bolt do? This is a job I want to do and not pay a shop,but this puller has me stumped,not only have I never "used this type of puller" I've never used one!!! So, some CAC help please. Thanks,Doug Have a Safe and Happy 4th

 

[Mac]

You mean one of these tools?

I found this image in one of the How To articles from CorvetteFever online. The subject of the article was http://corvettefever.com/howto/33162/Improving Ride Quality on C5s and the work being done was by one of our sponsors, Vette Brakes & Products Inc.

-Mac

 

[Dougs91]

Ya' that's the one,but the photo is still unclear(or it's just me) but Thanks

 

[maxrevs85]

Loosen the nut on the tie rod end and use the threaded bolt on the puller to push out the tierod stud . The puller should hooked be under the the spindle tierod bracket.Once you have some pressure on it , give a tap on top of the tool with s hammer to pop the stud loose . remove the nut and its apart.

 

[Dougs91]

maxrevs85,Thanks, so that's how it goes.... I can do this!!