Removal Procedure

Raise and suitable support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Loosen the inner tie rods to relay rod retaining nuts using J 34028 .

Fig 1: Loosening Inner Tie Rod To Relay Rod Retaining Nut
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Fig 2: Removed Inner Tie Rod To Relay Rod Retaining Nut

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Remove the inner tie rods to the relay rod retaining nuts.

Fig 3: Removed Inner Tie Rods

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Rotate the steering linkage to remove the inner tie rods from the relay rod.

Fig 4: Idler Arm To Relay Rod Retaining Nut

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Remove the idler arm to relay rod retaining nut. Discard the nut.

Fig 5: Removed Pitman Arm

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Remove the pitman arm retaining nut. Discard the nut.

Fig 6: Disconnecting The Relay Rod From The Idler Arm

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Disconnect the relay rod from the idler arm using the J 43631 . See Special Tools and Equipment .

Fig 7: Disconnecting Relay Rod From Pitman Arm

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Disconnect the relay rod from the pitman arm using theJ 24319-B .
Remove the relay rod from the vehicle.