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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Remove the inner tie rods ball stud nuts.
    Fig 1: Removing Inner Tie Rods Ball Stud Nuts (RWD)
    G01670026Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Use the proper tool in order to separate all ball joints.

  3. Disconnect the inner tie rods ball studs from the relay rod using J 6627-A  .
  4. Remove the relay rod ball stud nut at the pitman arm.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Inner Tie Rods Ball Studs Using J 6627-A (RWD)
    G01670027Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the relay rod ball stud from the pitman arm using J 24319-B  .
  6. Remove the relay rod ball stud nut at the idler arm.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Relay Rod Ball Stud Using J 24319-B (RWD)
    G01670028Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the relay rod from the idler arm using J 24319-B  .
  8. Remove the relay rod.
  9. Inspect the following components:
    • The threads on the tie rod for damage
    • The threads on the tie rod end for damage
    • The ball stud threads for damage
    • The ball stud seals for excessive wear
  10. Clean the threads on the ball stud and ball stud nut.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Relay Rod From Idler Arm Using J 24319-B (RWD)
    G01670029Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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