pitman arm dilema
 

i am installing a new poly bushing front end kit on my 70 RR. the kit came with everything but the pitman arm. do they sell a new seal kit for the pitman or should i buy a new arm? looks like when i try to disconnect from the centerlink i will probably destroy the seal. will the arm need replaced anyway ,do they go bad?. what should i do?
thanks

If you are careful and use the right tool NO damage to the seal.. IF you use a pickel fork type tool there is a possibility of damage to the seal..
Make sure it is greased properly check it for movement. It should take considerable pressure to move it.. If it moves very easy It is probably bad

thanks for the advice. do u have any advice for getting it off the centerlink with out damaging. or should i just leave it attached and try to clean both up in place?

You need a puller like this:

I don't know for certain that particular one works in this instance, you'll have to measure and see. You tighten it up, and give a good smack with a hammer either on the side of the center link on the "hole" bulge, or smack the end of the puller screw

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...e=35-7359977-2

http://s.shld.net/is/image/Sears/009...sm=0.9,0.5,0,0

got it guys. thanks for the advice. broke the nut, hit it with the air hammer on side a couple of times and then on the stud ,came off nicely and didnt even damage the threads.