Installation Procedure

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Use the J 29193 in order to connect the connecting rod to the pitman arm ball stud.
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: Seating The Idler Arm Tapers
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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).

Fig 2: View Of Connecting Rod Components (AWD)
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Use the J 29193 in order to install the connecting rod (4) ball stud to the relay rod (2).
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 .
Install the new prevailing torque nut (1) to the ball stud.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
Lower the vehicle.
Adjust the toe-in. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment in Wheel Alignment.