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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Steering Damper Ball Stud Nut
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  1. Install the steering damper.
  2. Install the new mounting bolt and a new prevailing torque nut.
  3. Install the steering damper ball stud to the relay rod.
  4. Fig 2: Seating Relay Rod Tapers
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    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  5. Install the J 29193  . See Special Tools .

    Tighten the steering linkage installer in order to seat the ball stud in the relay rod.

    Tighten:  Tighten the steering linkage installer to 32 N.m (24 lb ft).

  6. Remove the J 29193  . See Special Tools .
  7. Install the prevailing torque nuts.

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the mounting nut to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
    • Tighten the ball stud nut to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

  8. Install the engine protection shield. Refer to ENGINE PROTECTION SHIELD REPLACEMENT .
  9. Lower the vehicle.