Installation Procedure

Install the relay rod ball stud to the idler arm. Ensure that the seal is on the stud.

Fig 1: Installing Relay Rod Ball Stud To Idler Arm
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Seat the taper using J 29193 or J 29194.
Tighten

Tighten J 29193 or J 29194 to 54 N.m (40 lb ft)
Remove J 29193 or J 29194 from relay rod ball stud.
Install the new nut to the relay rod ball stud at the idler arm.
Tighten

Tighten the relay rod ball stud nut at the idler arm to 47 N.m (35 lb in).

Fig 2: Tightening Relay Rod Ball Stud Nut At Idler Arm
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Install the relay rod ball stud to the pitman arm. Ensure that the seal is on the stud.

Fig 3: Installing Relay Rod Ball Stud To Pitman Arm
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Seat the taper using J 29193 or J 29194.
Tighten

Tighten J 29193 or J29194 to 54 N.m (40 lb ft).
Remove J 29193 or J 29194 from relay rod ball stud.
Install the new nut to the relay rod ball stud at the pitman arm.
Tighten

Tighten the relay rod ball stud nut at the pitman arm to 48 N.m (36 lb ft).

Fig 4: Tightening Relay Rod Ball Stud Nut At Pitman Arm
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Install the inner tie rod ball studs to the relay rod. Ensure that the seal is on the stud.
Seat the taper using J 29193 or J 29194 .
Tighten

Tighten J 29193 or J 29194 to 54 N.m (40 lb ft).
Remove J 29193 or J 29194 from relay rod ball stud.
Repeat steps 10 and 11 for opposite inner tie rod to relay rod.
Install the new nuts to the inner tie rod ball studs.
Tighten

Tighten the inner tie rod ball studs nuts to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
Lower the vehicle.
Adjust the front toe. Refer to FRONT TOE ADJUSTMENT in Wheel Alignment.

Fig 5: Installing Inner Tie Rod Ball Studs To Relay Rod
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