Pitman arm removal

[Norwegiandiesel]

Hi.
What is the better and easier way to remove the pitman arm from the steering box? Seems to be very tight space and I do remember other threads pointing to this job as a PITA.
Remove the steering box from the frame and do the job out of the truck?
Thanks

 

[THEFERMANATOR]

I take the 3 box bolts loose and lay it over to the side and pull it. A puller will not go on it with the box atatched to the frame unless you drop the sway bar. It is much easier to take out the 3 bolts and lay it to the side and do it.

 

[tanman_2006]

Yeah like Ferm said. You gotta pull it loose from the frame, typically the pitman starts coming off about the same time the puller starts to Crack.

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[Norwegiandiesel]

Hi to both of you!
Thanks for the replies.