Jacking a car can be a really dangerous and time-consuming process, and it’s something that many drivers find themselves struggling with. In this article, we’ll show you how to remove the pitman arm without having to jack the car up.
Pitman arm
If you’re having trouble getting your pitman arm off your car, try jacking the car first.
Jacking the car
I couldn’t get my pitman arm off without jacking the car.
I tried using a ratchet and socket, but it wouldn’t budge. After some more searching, I found that I could remove my pitman arm by jackhammering it off the car.
It was a tight fit and the process took longer than I anticipated, but in the end I was able to free my arm and get back on track.
Removal procedure
The Pitman arm is a type of armrest used on some vehicles. The arm can be difficult to remove without jacking the car. Here is a step-by-step procedure for removing the arm:
1. Park the car in a safe location.
2. Remove the front wheels.
3. Raise the car and support it with jack stands.
4. Loosen the lug nuts on the axle by hand and pull out the axle assembly.
5. Disconnect the ball joint from the steering column housing by unbuckingling and pulling out the retaining clips.
6. Disconnect the pitman arm from the bracket by unbuckling and pulling out the bolts.
7. Remove the pitman arm from the vehicle by unscrewing and removing it from its bracket.
Pitman arm replacement
If your car doesn’t have a jack, you’ll need to remove the pitman arm. You can do this by using a lug wrench or a wrench that has a ratchet. Jack up the car so that the weight is on the arm and wiggle it until it comes off.
Conclusion
If you’ve been struggling to remove your Pitman arm without jacking the car, don’t worry. There is a workaround that will allow you to remove your arm without having to resort to such drastic measures.