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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Remove the engine protection shield, if equipped.
  3. Remove the steering damper from the relay rod, if equipped. Refer to Steering Damper Replacement .

    Important:  Use the proper tool in order to separate all the tie rod and the ball joints.

  4. Remove the tie rod ends (6). Refer to Tie Rod Replacement .
  5. Remove the idler arm ball stud nut (10). Do not reuse the nut.
  6. Remove the pitman arm nut (8). Do not reuse the nut.
    Fig 1: Removing Tie Rod Ends, Idler Arm Ball Stud Nut & Pitman Arm Nut
    G01662265Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the relay rod from the idler arm ball stud using the J 24319-B  .
  8. Remove the relay rod from the pitman arm ball stud using the J 24319-B  .
    9. Fig 2: Removing Relay Rod
    G01662266Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the relay rod from the vehicle.
  10. Inspect the threads on the tie rod ends for damage.
  11. Inspect the ball stud threads for damage.
  12. Inspect the ball stud seals for excessive damage.
  13. Clean the threads on the ball studs.
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