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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the relay rod (9) to the vehicle.
  2. Install the relay rod (9) to the pitman arm ball stud (2).
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the relay rod (9) to the idler arm ball stud (1).
  4. Ensure the seal is on the stud.
    Fig 1: Installing Relay Rod To Idler Arm Ball Stud
    G01455045Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the J 29193  or the J 29194  .
  6. Tighten the steering linkage installer in order to seat the tapers.

    Tighten 

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

  7. Remove theJ 29193  or the J 29194  .
  8. Install the new pitman arm prevailing torque nut.
  9. Install the new idler arm prevailing torque nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nuts to 62 N.m (46 lb ft).

  10. Install the tie rod ends. Refer to TIE ROD REPLACEMENT  .
  11. Install the steering dampener to the relay rod, if equipped. Refer to STEERING DAMPER REPLACEMENT  .
    Fig 2: Seating Tapers Using J 29193
    G01455046Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the engine protection shield, if equipped.
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (WITH REAR WHEEL STEERING) or MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (WITHOUT REAR WHEEL STEERING) in Wheel Alignment.
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