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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Inner Tie Rod To Relay Rod Retaining Nut
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  1. Raise and suitable support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Loosen the inner tie rods to relay rod retaining nuts using J 34028  inner tie rod wrench.
  3. Fig 2: Inner Tie Rod To Relay Rod Retaining Nut
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  4. Remove the inner tie rods to the relay rod retaining nuts.
  5. Fig 3: Identifying Inner Tie Rods
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  6. Rotate the steering linkage to remove the inner tie rods from the relay rod.
  7. Fig 4: Idler Arm To Relay Rod Retaining Nut
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  8. Remove the idler arm to relay rod retaining nut . Discard the nut.
  9. Fig 5: Pitman Arm To Relay Rod Nut (Non Rack and Pinion)
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  10. Remove the pitman arm retaining nut . Discard the nut.
  11. Fig 6: Disconnecting Idler Arm From Relay Rod
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  12. Disconnect the relay rod from the idler arm using the J 43631  ball joint remover.
  13. Fig 7: View Of Pitman Arm & Relay Rod (Non Rack & Pinion)
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  14. Disconnect the relay rod from the pitman arm using the J 24319-B  steering linkage and tie rod puller.
  15. Remove the relay rod from the vehicle.