Relay Rod: Removal

Raise and support vehicle. Remove inner tie rod end nuts. Remove inner tie rod ends from relay rod. On 4WD Models, remove steering shock absorber nut from relay rod. Using Steering Linkage Puller (J-24319-01), remove steering shock absorber from relay rod. On all models, remove relay rod end nuts from pitman arm and idler arm. Using Steering Linkage Puller (J-24319-01), remove pitman arm and idler arm from relay rod. Remove relay rod. See Figure and Figure .