I found that a pitman puller works a lot better than a gear puller to get
the steering arm off. The pitman puller is a lot sturdier.
Elton
BJ7 in progress
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Kuzman" <jjkbj7@yahoo.com>
To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 7:51 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal
> I need some guidance on the removal of the steering arm from the
> steering box on my BJ7. I am attempting to replace the seal.
>
> I removed the large nut and washer and soaked the joint with PB
> Blaster for over a week. I attached a puller and tightened the puller
> down to the point of almost deforming the puller and the arm has not
> budged. I did not remove the steering side rods from the other end of
> the steering arm. Do these need to come off to remove the arm from the
> steering box splined shaft? Any other suggestions? Thanks.
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