steering box drop arm

[siii8873]

Any tricks to remove the steering box drop arm?
Removed the nut OK but the drop arm is being stubborn.
Thanks

[NRutterbush]

Heat with acetylene torch, remove with pitman arm or tie-rod end puller. Those simple little pullers are about $10 at Autozone, Napa, or a similar store. I had to put mine on at a slight angle, but there was plenty of meat for it to grab.

You can probably heat it enough with propane if you don't have acetylene, but more heat is better.

[I Leak Oil]

Careful with the heat. It could ruin the seal. Wait..those leak from the factory anyway.
I just use a puller, put lots of tension on it and rap it with a hammer. Usually pops right off.