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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Inner Tie Rod
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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 inner tie rods ball stud nuts.
    3. Fig 2: Removing Inner Tie Rod Ball Stud From Relay Rod
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    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  . See Special Tools .
  4. Remove the relay rod ball stud nut at the pitman arm.
    5. Fig 3: Using J 24319-B To Remove Relay Rod From Pitman Arm Ball Stud
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  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.
    7. Fig 4: Disconnecting Relay Rod From Idler Arm
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  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.
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