Installation Procedure

Fig 1: View Of Idler Arm

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

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the new nut to the idler arm ball stud at the relay rod.
Tighten: Tighten the idler arm ball stud nut to 82 N.m (60 lb ft).

Fig 2: Installing Relay Rod Ball Stud To Pitman Arm

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Install the relay rod ball stud to the pitman arm.
Ensure that the seal is on the stud.
Install the new nut to the pitman arm ball stud at the relay rod.
Tighten: Tighten the pitman arm ball stud nut to 83 N.m (61 lb ft).

Fig 3: View Of Steering Shock Absorber

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Connect the steering shock absorber to the relay rod.
Install the steering shock absorber ball stud nut at the relay rod.
Tighten: Tighten the steering shock absorber ball stud nut to 63 N.m (46 lb ft).

Fig 4: View Of Inner Tie Rods Assembly

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Install the inner tie rod ball studs to the relay rod.
Ensure the seal is on the stud.
Install the new nuts to the inner tie rod ball studs at the relay rod.
Tighten: Tighten the inner tie rod ball stud nuts to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

Fig 5: View Of Differential Carrier Shield

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Install the differential carrier shield.
Install the differential carrier shield mounting bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the differential carrier shield mounting bolts to 25 N.m (19 lb ft).
Install the steering linkage shield. Refer to Steering Linkage Shield Replacement .
Lower the vehicle.
Adjust the front toe. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment in Wheel Alignment.