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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Locating Idler Arm To Relay Rod Retaining Nut
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  1. Install the relay rod to the vehicle.
  2. Install the relay rod to the pitman arm and idler arm.
  3. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  4. Install the new relay rod to the idler arm retaining nut and tighten to 63 N.m (47 lb ft).
  5. Fig 2: View Of Pitman Arm To Relay Rod Nut
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  6. Install the new relay rod to the pitman arm retaining nut and tighten to 63 N.m (47 lb ft).
  7. Fig 3: Identifying Inner Tie Rods
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  8. Install the inner tie rods to the relay rod.
  9. Fig 4: Locating Inner Tie Rod To Relay Rod Retaining Nut
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  10. Install the inner tie rods to relay rod retaining nuts.
  11. Fig 5: Identifying Inner Tie Rod To Relay Rod Retaining Nut
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  12. Tighten the inner tie rods to relay rod retaining nuts using J 34028  to 112 N.m (83 lb ft).
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Verify the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .