Removal Procedure

Raise the vehicle.
Loosen the adjuster sleeve retaining nuts and bolts (2).

Fig 1: Connecting Rod Adjuster Sleeve Retaining Nuts & Bolts
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Remove the nut (8) retaining the connecting rod to the pitman arm.

Fig 2: Connecting Rod-To-Pitman Arm Nut
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Using the J 24319-B (2), remove the connecting rod from the pitman arm.
Remove the connecting rod from the adjuster sleeve.

Fig 3: Removing Connecting Rod From Pitman Arm Using J 24319-B
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