Installation Procedure

NOTE:

Use the J 29193 in order to install the relay rod to the idler arm ball suds.
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

Fig 1: Installing Relay Rod To Idler Arm Ball Suds
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Install the new prevailing torque nut (5) to the idler arm (1) ball studs.
Tighten

Tighten the Prevailing torque nut to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
Use the J 29193 in order to install the relay rod to the connecting rod ball stud.
Ensure that the seal is on the stud.

Tighten

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

Fig 2: Installing New Prevailing Torque Nut To Idler Arm Ball Studs
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Install the new prevailing torque nut (5) to the connecting rod (1) ball stud.
Tighten

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

Fig 3: Installing New Prevailing Torque Nut To Connecting Rod Ball Stud
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Use the J 29193 in order to install the inner tie rod (5) to the relay rod (8).
Ensure that the seal is on the stud.

Tighten

Tighten the J 29193 to 54 N.m (40 lb ft) order to seat the tapers.
Remove the J 29193
Install the new prevailing torque nut (7) to the inner tie rod (5).
Tighten

Tighten the prevailing torque nut to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
Lower the vehicle.
Adjust the toe-in. Refer to FRONT TOE ADJUSTMENT in Wheel Alignment.

Fig 4: Installing Inner Tie Rod To Relay Rod
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