Looks like I need a new pitman arm seal. I read dpetryk's fabulous write-up. Seems like something I'll look forward to in retirement. For now, I just want to keep PS fluid off the control arm bushings :/

Is it possible to pry off the old seal without pulling the pitman arm shaft? If not, it looks like I can drop the pitman arm shaft without pulling the box. Has anyone done that?

cross-posted in Diesel discussion forum

Thanks,
Sixto
87 300D

I've done it on older cars. Why would you "drop" the shaft? The pitman arm itself must be removed, the shaft can stay.

It can be done. 2 things to know.... use electrical tape over the splines to protect the new seal and A properly sized piece of PVC pipe makes a great seal install tool (make sure to cut it longer than the pitman arm)

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