pitman arm removal

2003 CHEVROLET TAHOE
163,000 MILES • 5.3L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RICHARD PAYAN
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hi i just saw a video on how to remove the steering box on a 2002 tahoe and i want to know if u lossen up the steering box and disconnect all the lines before u use the puller to remove the the pitman arm or can i just use the puller with out disconnecting the lines or loosen the steering box thank you
Apr 1, 2016 at 8:55 PM
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CAR-MAN145
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I think you need to loosen the box to get enough room to use the tool if I remember right the frame is in the way
Apr 2, 2016 at 12:19 AM
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RICHARD PAYAN
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would i have to disconnect the lines even to just remove the pitman arm?
Apr 2, 2016 at 1:38 AM
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CAR-MAN145
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no just need to remove the bolts to be able to turn the box
Apr 2, 2016 at 3:16 AM
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RICHARD PAYAN
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thank you very much that helped alot!
Apr 2, 2016 at 2:37 PM
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CAR-MAN145
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You are welcome
Apr 2, 2016 at 10:25 PM
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