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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Seating The Idler Arm Tapers
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    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Use the J 29193  in order to connect the connecting rod to the pitman arm ball stud. See Special Tools .

    Ensure that the seal is on the stud.

    Tighten:  Tighten the J 29193  to 54 N.m (40 lb ft) in order to seat the tapers.

    Remove the J 29193  . See Special Tools .

    2. Fig 2: Identifying Pitman Arm
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  2. Install the new prevailing torque nut (1) to the pitman arm (3) ball stud.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 62 N.m (48 lb ft).

  3. Use the J 29193  in order to install the connecting rod (4) ball stud to the relay rod (2). See Special Tools .

    Ensure that the seal is on the stud.

    Tighten:  Tighten the J 29193  to 54 N.m (40 lb ft) in order to seat the tapers.

  4. Remove the J 29193  . See Special Tools .
  5. Install the new prevailing torque nut (1) to the ball stud.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Adjust the toe-in. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment in Wheel Alignment.
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