Is there a trick to removing the pitman arm?

I am trying to remove my steering box for a rebuild but I cannot get it off. I bought a puller and tried the small end to remove the box and pitman arm together but I could not get it to budge. Next, I tried to remove the arm from the steering box, but again, it would not move at all. I am thinking of using a torch to heat the pitman arm and try again. Is there something else I can try?

 

Heat it as little as possible. Smack it with a hammer, and use an air gun

 

a pitman arm puller has always worked for me

 

a puller works for me...heat or BFH... could ...damage...the ...worm gear...or your...balls...(bearings).

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Just dont hit the threads,,,,, Heat just one point on the pitman arm where it goes into the gear box,, I usually heat one point red and give a tap ,,,,, it usually falls rite off,,,

 

Soak it with PB Blaster then a little heat ,should pull right off.

 

You can rent/borrow a puller from many of the local parts houses...

 

I tried a puller and it would not budge. I'll try heating it.

 

The heat worked. I just used a propane torch to heat one spot for a few seconds then hit it four times with a hammer and it slid right off.