Replace: Pitman Arm - Chevy Tahoe
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Date: 2020-08-05
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musicfanclassical
There is a simple trick that can be used to make removing the pitman arm incredibly easier. I have used it and can assure you that it works. All that needs to be done is to put the pitman arm puller and tighten it down as much as possible. Instead of trying to force it off, after tightening leave the puller arm overnight. When you come back in the morning, it will most likely be pulled off completely. Even if that doesn't happen in rare cases, it will still be much easier to finish removing it. The constant pressure during the night will gradually weaken whatever is holding it on until it falls off. Of course, it does take time. Maybe you could just go work on something else and come back 4-5 hours later and it might still work. I'm not sure how many hours it would take because I did it overnight and the arm was off when I looked at it in the morning.
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There is a simple trick that can be used to make removing the pitman arm incredibly easier. I have used it and can assure you that it works. All that needs to be done is to put the pitman arm puller and tighten it down as much as possible. Instead of trying to force it off, after tightening leave the puller arm overnight. When you come back in the morning, it will most likely be pulled off completely. Even if that doesn't happen in rare cases, it will still be much easier to finish removing it. The constant pressure during the night will gradually weaken whatever is holding it on until it falls off. Of course, it does take time. Maybe you could just go work on something else and come back 4-5 hours later and it might still work. I'm not sure how many hours it would take because I did it overnight and the arm was off when I looked at it in the morning.
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Duncan
I'm far from a safety nazi, I grew up in the sixties, things were different back then. No one really pushed safety as they do today, thank goodness. Anyway, I hardly ever wore eye protection, but standing under the vehicles you service with all the rust flying around I'd think you'd not want to get that shit in your eyes. I knew a guy that lost and eye. hey a rhyme, due to an infection from rust embedded in it. Just saying, you've only got two and having just one sucks! Not seeing in stereo is just no fun! Anyway, love the vids. been on a SMA binge. Thanks for sharing the ride.
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I'm far from a safety nazi, I grew up in the sixties, things were different back then. No one really pushed safety as they do today, thank goodness. Anyway, I hardly ever wore eye protection, but standing under the vehicles you service with all the rust flying around I'd think you'd not want to get that shit in your eyes. I knew a guy that lost and eye. hey a rhyme, due to an infection from rust embedded in it. Just saying, you've only got two and having just one sucks! Not seeing in stereo is just no fun! Anyway, love the vids. been on a SMA binge. Thanks for sharing the ride.
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Topper
I have a 98 Gmc Suburban it's nice to work on a vehicle with some room isn't it. Been working on a Olds Bravada not much room and who the heck was the engineering genius I'd like to get my hands on him front CV axles that run threw a oil pan? A Problematic vehicle if I ever seen one! I'd work on my Old 71 Charger anyday with a Smile on my face lots of room to work with! Love watching your video's you talk clearly and with no BS and going way off track like some of them! Best of luck!
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I have a 98 Gmc Suburban it's nice to work on a vehicle with some room isn't it. Been working on a Olds Bravada not much room and who the heck was the engineering genius I'd like to get my hands on him front CV axles that run threw a oil pan? A Problematic vehicle if I ever seen one! I'd work on my Old 71 Charger anyday with a Smile on my face lots of room to work with! Love watching your video's you talk clearly and with no BS and going way off track like some of them! Best of luck!
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kevin
I was just thinking Wow, I actually think this guy is pretty cool. then the damn thing fell off like I have never seen. What the heck? was this staged? ppl I've known from up north have always told me we don't know about suspension rust buildup and the evils of road salt in OK. I was expecting a knuckle bloodbath, a minimum of 10 expletives, and that 1 5/16 wrench to bounce off of something in a fit of fury. I think I hate you now.
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I was just thinking Wow, I actually think this guy is pretty cool. then the damn thing fell off like I have never seen. What the heck? was this staged? ppl I've known from up north have always told me we don't know about suspension rust buildup and the evils of road salt in OK. I was expecting a knuckle bloodbath, a minimum of 10 expletives, and that 1 5/16 wrench to bounce off of something in a fit of fury. I think I hate you now.
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leverguy
I got my suburban back from alignment shop the other day. They put new parts including pitman arm in, but the steering wheel is now 90 degrees off. I'm NOT taking it back to them, but I should, with the wheels straight, be able to take the pitman arm loose, turn the steering wheel where it needs to be, and put it back together, correct?
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I got my suburban back from alignment shop the other day. They put new parts including pitman arm in, but the steering wheel is now 90 degrees off. I'm NOT taking it back to them, but I should, with the wheels straight, be able to take the pitman arm loose, turn the steering wheel where it needs to be, and put it back together, correct?
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ddforrester
Just helped my bro-in-law do his yesterday. His pitman arm was on so tight we had to use a grinder on the eyelet of the arm itself, cut a cannel 90% depth as to not damage the splined shaft, and drive a chisel into the cut to get it to split it open. Easy peasy after twenty minutes of grinding/cutting.
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Just helped my bro-in-law do his yesterday. His pitman arm was on so tight we had to use a grinder on the eyelet of the arm itself, cut a cannel 90% depth as to not damage the splined shaft, and drive a chisel into the cut to get it to split it open. Easy peasy after twenty minutes of grinding/cutting.
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applejacks971
Sooo, how did you know it was the pitman arm and not the centerlink that was bad without even taking it apart? Obviously I'm no mechanic, but I always have to take things a part first to see what my problem is. I'm always amazed how you guys do that! I'm not good a diagnosing: (
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Sooo, how did you know it was the pitman arm and not the centerlink that was bad without even taking it apart? Obviously I'm no mechanic, but I always have to take things a part first to see what my problem is. I'm always amazed how you guys do that! I'm not good a diagnosing: (
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Jim
that pitman arm came out way to easy--i have never see it come out in 1 second---must be wrong part from last shop----when i did them on the jimmyz i had to remove the steering box---i have not seen this folks----------------------------30 year tech from canada
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that pitman arm came out way to easy--i have never see it come out in 1 second---must be wrong part from last shop----when i did them on the jimmyz i had to remove the steering box---i have not seen this folks----------------------------30 year tech from canada
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David
Ordered parts to do my 2001 1500 HD. NOT SURE IF MINE HAS 3 or 4 big splines. Im praying for the correct part! I hope mine goes this smooth, every bolt Ive turned on this truck has been like its welded on. Great video! Thank u
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Ordered parts to do my 2001 1500 HD. NOT SURE IF MINE HAS 3 or 4 big splines. Im praying for the correct part! I hope mine goes this smooth, every bolt Ive turned on this truck has been like its welded on. Great video! Thank u
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