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Old 12-17-2016, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 888 View Post
The pitman arm tool came really close but the threaded section tended to wander off of the top of the stud in the support joint.
Try using the pitman arm puller again.
Spray a penetrant (PB Blaster, etc.) into the joint and let it soak overnight.
Use a punch (or drill) to create a divot in the top of the stud so the threaded shaft of the puller stays in place.
Grease the threads of the puller beforehand.

Best of luck.
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