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Old 12-18-2010, 08:34 PM
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Trying to replace the idler arm and pitman arm on my 98 jimmy 4x4. Am having trouble separating them from the centerlink . Tried a 2-jaw puller and a pickle fork but can't get them apart. Any suggestions?
 
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Old 12-19-2010, 02:14 PM
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might need a smaller pickle fork. on some trucks i find that the normal size one just kinda spreads the forks and doesnt really push it. if i go to the smaller one they will come right off. or a air hammer might work
 
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Old 12-21-2010, 06:10 PM
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tried air hammer, still will not budge
 
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I used a two jaw puller and a impact , came right off . As for the idler arm beat the crap out of it . BFH is preferred tool to use .
 
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I couldn't keep the 2-jaw puller from slipping off, could I heat it up some with a torch?
 
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Old 12-25-2010, 02:02 PM
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Finally got the idler arm off center link , but still working on the pitman arm.
 
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