How to remove 1965 FJ45 steering center arm ** see picture (1 Viewer)

[Wadesters]

I have the big nut on the top off. Also have the two nuts and bolts that hood the housing to the frame off. What now? Thanks

 

[tahoe40/45]

You need to take everything off the bottom and end up with just the center arm shaft still attached to the center arm. If you want to save the center arm shaft use some heat and spray lube of choice and a block of wood and a BFH (hammer). If you dont want to save it skip the block of wood part. Shaft is no longer available, but rebuilt kits can be found.
It's just seized in there after years of being abused by rain, mud, snow, road grime.

here is some info. Center Arm Rebuild - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/center-arm-rebuild.245388/

 

[Wadesters]

Thanks. I sure do not want to ruin the shaft. I am having the frame sand blared and powder coated so wondering if I should just leave it in place

 

[Wadesters]

Thanks to @tahoe40/45 for the site he sent and especially to @Indygbd for all the help!