b7100 steering box advice needed

[KubotainNH]

Hit reply and under the box where you type inside the "additional options" box is a "manage attachments" button used to attach files like pictures. Click it and browse to the picture that you already placed on your computer.

 

[rick sheltra]

Thanks KubotainNH that worked fine. I tried it on reply to your message. Does that automatically get it into the thread I need it on for others too see?
Thanks for your help
Rick

 

[KubotainNH]

Yep, you got it. So for getting the pitman arm off get or borrow one of these. Make sure the size is correct for the arms to fit behind the round part. Pitman Arm Puller & Tie Rod Puller Attached is a pick of the ball joint you want off. Hit with a heavy hammer where the blue arrow points. You can hit where the red arrow points but you would need to hold something heavier than the hammer against the opposite, like a sledge hammer sized item. I use a 4lb hammer, a few whacks heading towards a solid back piece and they pop right off.

 

[Travelover]

Yep, you got it. So for getting the pitman arm off get or borrow one of these. Make sure the size is correct for the arms to fit behind the round part. Pitman Arm Puller & Tie Rod Puller Attached is a pick of the ball joint you want off. Hit with a heavy hammer where the blue arrow points. You can hit where the red arrow points but you would need to hold something heavier than the hammer against the opposite, like a sledge hammer sized item. I use a 4lb hammer, a few whacks heading towards a solid back piece and they pop right off.

AutoZone has free tool rental, if you have one near you.

 

[rick sheltra]

AutoZone has free tool rental, if you have one near you.

Thanks There is one near here appreciate it

 

[rick sheltra]

I was eyeing that puller for 10 bucks and there is a store about 25 miles from here...might as well get one. The autozone i was told has free rental but I might need one again. Thanks for takin the time to point out where to whack I will try this tomorrow Ill keep updating as I go if thats OK and thanks to all for the input.

 

[rick sheltra]

Hey I hit it with a hammer and it popped right off just like you said! Pitman arm puller didnt fit right as you said it might not and I improvised and after using a long handled breaker bar I got it to break loose. It was really in there tight perhaps because of the other problems I found. I am going to try and post pics of the pitman arm which is definately twisted, and the arm knuckle which I cant tell if they are ok or not.
So I am now going to order the tie rod new because its only 19.95 from big orange parts. I found a guy on ebay that has the shaft and thrust bearing for 135.00 brand new he has over 10 of them free shipping. So I will probably get that however he does not have the races and it looks like I need 2 of the same kind of those. as well.
Below is a quote from Big orange parts on items I requested. The shaft is higher price at big orange but it might include the races and seals?? ill find out.
ok gonna try and post pics on another post so I dont lose what i wrote. thanks for all the help...never thought I could even get this far with the repair.
Have you ever taken a knuckle arm off? I was thinking to take it off and see if there is even any lube in there. I guess I would have to have a new gasket if i did get it off right?
supposed to be first snowstorm for us here in western maryland tomorow so guess ill be stuck inside and unable to plow again ...but I am getting closer thanks to you all




Action Product Product Code Product Description Quantity Sales Price LBS Total Product LBS
Edit | Del Kubota-09500-22358 09500-22358 Seal, Oil (PQ 5) 2.00 $2.47 0
Edit | Del Kubota-66711-56530 66711-56530 Rod (PQ 1) 1.00 $19.95 0
Edit | Del Kubota-66811-41140 66811-41140 Brg Thrust Ball16/35 (PQ 1) 2.00 $8.99 0
Edit | Del Kubota-H6680-41150 H6680-41150 Shaft, Sector * (PQ 1) 1.00 $202.99 0
Edit | Del Kubota-H6680-41202 H6680-41202 Comp Ball Nut, Steering * (PQ 1) 1.00 $185.25 0





Subtotal------------------------------$431.11



Freight--------------------------------FREE When You Spend Over $50.00!!!

 

[rick sheltra]

Thanks KubotainNH that worked fine. I tried it on reply to your message. Does that automatically get it into the thread I need it on for others too see?
Thanks for your help
Rick

Hey I hit it with a hammer and it popped right off just like you said! Pitman arm puller didnt fit right as you said it might not and I improvised and after using a long handled breaker bar I got it to break loose. It was really in there tight perhaps because of the other problems I found. I am going to try and post pics of the pitman arm which is definately twisted, and the arm knuckle which I cant tell if they are ok or not.
So I am now going to order the tie rod new because its only 19.95 from big orange parts. I found a guy on ebay that has the shaft and thrust bearing for 135.00 brand new he has over 10 of them free shipping. So I will probably get that however he does not have the races and it looks like I need 2 of the same kind of those. as well.
Below is a quote from Big orange parts on items I requested. The shaft is higher price at big orange but it might include the races and seals?? ill find out.
ok gonna try and post pics on another post so I dont lose what i wrote. thanks for all the help...never thought I could even get this far with the repair.
Have you ever taken a knuckle arm off? I was thinking to take it off and see if there is even any lube in there. I guess I would have to have a new gasket if i did get it off right?
supposed to be first snowstorm for us here in western maryland tomorow so guess ill be stuck inside and unable to plow again ...but I am getting closer thanks to you all

tried to post pics and they suck so i will take pics again tomorrow




Action Product Product Code Product Description Quantity Sales Price LBS Total Product LBS
Edit | Del Kubota-09500-22358 09500-22358 Seal, Oil (PQ 5) 2.00 $2.47 0
Edit | Del Kubota-66711-56530 66711-56530 Rod (PQ 1) 1.00 $19.95 0
Edit | Del Kubota-66811-41140 66811-41140 Brg Thrust Ball16/35 (PQ 1) 2.00 $8.99 0
Edit | Del Kubota-H6680-41150 H6680-41150 Shaft, Sector * (PQ 1) 1.00 $202.99 0
Edit | Del Kubota-H6680-41202 H6680-41202 Comp Ball Nut, Steering * (PQ 1) 1.00 $185.25 0

 

[KubotainNH]

I can't say that I know what the "knuckle arm" is. Some of the terminology vexes me.

Please post any new threads to this one so we can find it.....

 

[rick sheltra]

Well my jeep broke down and I have not been able to do anything but work on that. I think I will become a plenum plate gasket specialist......any how... the kubota parts i ordered came and of course I need more. The so called complete assembly wasnt that at all. I still have to buy the races....and the pitman arm has been discontinued. I was offered one for 100 bucks used....
The pitman arm has a slight twist at the bottom and I would have liked to replace it so it dosent put unneeded wear on the rest of the steering but i cant pay 100. Heated it up[ to see if I could fix it and it just laughed at me :laughing:
anyway I am going to attempt to take pics as I go so maybe it might help someone else. thanks to all for your help I am sure I will run into problems as I start this....