Drag Link: Removal

Remove the steering dampener from the drag link. See DAMPER .
Remove the nuts attaching the drag link (1) to the pitman arm and the idler arm.

Fig 1: Removing Nuts Attaching Drag Link To Pitman Arm & Idler Arm
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Remove the nuts attaching the tie rod ends to the steering knuckles.
Using Special Tool C-3894-A (2) Two Jaw Puller remove the tie rod ends (1) from the steering knuckles.

Fig 2: Using Special Tool To Remove Tie Rod Ends From Steering Knuckles
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
Using Special Tool 9168 (2) Ball Joint Puller remove the drag link (1) from the pitman arm and the idler arm.

Fig 3: Using Special Tool To Remove Drag Link From Pitman Arm & Idler Arm
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

NOTE: The right-hand drag link joint is a pivot joint with a swivelling range of maximum 2°. This prevents the drag link from tilting.