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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Differential Carrier Shield
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  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the steering linkage shield. Refer to Steering Linkage Shield Replacement .
  3. Remove the differential carrier shield mounting bolts.
  4. Remove the differential carrier shield.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Inner Tie Rods Assembly
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    IMPORTANT: Use the proper tool in order to separate all ball joints.
  5. Remove inner tie rods ball stud nuts.
    6. Fig 3: Removing Inner Tie Rod Ball Stud
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  6. Remove the inner tie rods ball studs from the relay rod using J 6627-A  . See Special Tools .
    7. Fig 4: View Of Steering Shock Absorber
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  7. Remove the steering shock absorber ball stud nut at the relay rod.
    8. Fig 5: Removing the Steering Damper Ball Stud From The Relay Rod
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  8. Disconnect the steering shock absorber from the relay rod using J 24319-B .
    9. Fig 6: View Of Inner Tie Rods Assembly
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  9. Remove the pitman arm ball stud nut at the relay rod.
    10. Fig 7: Disconnecting Pitman Arm From Relay Rod
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  10. Disconnect the pitman arm ball stud from the relay rod using J 24319-B .
    11. Fig 8: View Of Idler Arm
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  11. Remove the idler arm ball stud nut at the relay rod.
    12. Fig 9: Disconnecting Relay Rod From Idler Arm
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  12. Disconnect the idler arm ball stud from the relay rod using J 24319-B .
  13. Remove the relay rod.
  14. 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
  15. Clean the threads on the ball stud and ball stud nut.
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