Tools Required

1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with safety stands.

Important: Do not free the ball stud by using a pickle fork or a wedge-type tool. Damage to the seal or bushing may result.




2. Remove the inner tie rod from the relay rod (4). Refer to Tie Rod Replacement
3. Remove the nuts from the idler arm (1) and connecting rod arm ball studs at the relay rod.



4. Use the J 24319-B in order to remove the relay rod (4) from the idler arm (1,6).
5. Use the J 24319-B in order to remove the relay rod from the connecting rod.
6. Remove the relay rod from the vehicle.
7. Clean the threads on the ball stud and the ball stud nut.
8. Inspect the threads on the tie rod and the tie rod end for damage.
9. Inspect the ball stud threads for damage.
10. Inspect the ball stud seals for excessive wear.

1. Install the relay rod (4) to the idler arm(1,6).
2. Install the connecting rod to the relay rod. Ensure that the seal is on the stud.

Tighten
Tighten the J 29193 or J 29194 to 54 N·m (40 lb ft) in order to seat the tapers. Remove the tool.

3. Install the nuts to the idler arms and the connecting rod. Use new torque prevailing nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).

4. Install the inner tie rod to the relay rod. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement .
5. Remove the safety stands.
6. Lower the vehicle.