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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Idler Arm Ball Stud Nut
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  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
  3. Remove the relay rod nut from the pitman arm ball stud.

    Do not reuse the nut.

    4. Fig 2: Using J 24319-B To Remove Relay Rod From Pitman Arm Ball Stud
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    NOTE: Do not hammer on the pitman arm, pitman arm shaft or puller. Damage to the pitman arm or steering gear may result.
  4. Use the J 24319-B  in order to remove the relay rod from the pitman arm ball stud. See Special Tools and Equipment .
    5. Fig 3: Using J 29107-A Or J 6632-01 To Remove Pitman Arm From Steering Gear Pitman Shaft
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  5. Remove the power steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering System.
  6. Mark the pitman arm and the pitman shaft in order to ensure the proper alignment at assembly.
  7. Remove the pitman arm nut.
  8. Use the J 29107-A  or J 6632-01  in order to remove the pitman arm from the steering gear pitman shaft. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  9. Inspect the ball stud threads for damage.
  10. Inspect the ball stud seals for excessive wear.
  11. Clean the threads on the ball stud.
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