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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Idler Arm Ball Stud Nut
    GM793270Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the relay rod to the vehicle.
  2. Install the relay rod to the pitman arm ball stud.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Idler Arm
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  3. Install the relay rod to the idler arm ball stud. Verify that the seal is seated on the stud
    4. NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
    Fig 3: Seating Relay Rod Tapers
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  4. Install the J 29193  or the J 29194  . See Special Tools .
  5. Tighten the steering linkage installer in order to seat the tapers.

    Tighten:  Tighten the steering linkage installer to 54 N.m (40 lb ft).

  6. Remove the J 29193  or the J 29194  . See Special Tools .
  7. Install the new pitman arm prevailing torque nut.
  8. Install the new idler arm prevailing torque nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

  9. Install the outer tie rod assemblies. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement - Outer .
  10. Install the steering dampener to the relay rod. Refer to Steering Damper Replacement .
  11. Install the engine protection shield. Refer to ENGINE PROTECTION SHIELD REPLACEMENT .
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Verify the wheel alignment. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT in SUSPENSION.
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