Relay Rod: Removal
NOTE:
On Camaro and Firebird, left and right ends of relay rod must be held at the same height. The side-to-side height control of the relay rod is controlled by adjusting the position of the idler arm. Before disconnecting the relay rod, it is important to mark the position of the idler arm on the frame in order to reinstall the idler arm in the same position. Whenever replacement of the idler arm or the relay rod is required, relay rod height adjustment must be performed. See RELAY ROD HEIGHT (CAMARO & FIREBIRD)
under ADJUSTMENTS.
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove inner tie rod end nuts. See Figure . Using Universal Steering Linkage Puller (J-24319-01), remove inner tie rod ball studs from relay rod.
- Remove nut securing pitman arm to relay rod. Using steering linkage puller, separate pitman arm from relay rod. Steering may have to be placed in Unlock position and turned to remove relay rod from pitman arm.
- Remove steering shock absorber nut from relay rod (if equipped). Using steering linkage puller, remove steering shock absorber from relay rod (if equipped).
- Remove nut securing idler arm to relay rod. Using steering linkage puller, remove idler arm from relay rod. Remove relay rod.