Relay Rod: Removal
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove inner tie rod end nuts. Remove inner tie rod ends from relay rod (if equipped). On models without inner tie rods, remove tie rod end-to-steering knuckle nuts. Separate tie rod ends from steering knuckle.
- On all models, remove steering shock absorber nut from relay rod (if equipped). Using Steering Linkage Puller (J-24319-01), remove steering shock absorber from relay rod (if equipped). Remove connecting rod nut and remove connecting rod from relay rod (if equipped).
- 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 thru Figure .