Ok now that the box is out, how about removing the pitman arm from the box. My manual says I need some special tool, but it has said that several times now. It looks like one big as *** nut 1 1/4 or bigger. Any advice. Thanks
You need a Pitman arm puller. You may be able to rent one since it sounds like you don't have one.
You won't be able to remove the Pitman arm without the tool. You first have to remove the nut and
then the arm. An impact gun works best to remove the nut as it will be hard to keep the shaft from turning
if you're trying to use a wrench.