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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    •  J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller
    • J 43631 Ball Joint Remover
    • J 34028 Inner Tie Rod Wrench

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 858410  Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitable support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Loosen the inner tie rods to relay rod retaining nuts using J 34028 .

  3. Object Number: 832413  Size: SH
  4. Remove the inner tie rods to the relay rod retaining nuts.

  5. Object Number: 837714  Size: SH
  6. Rotate the steering linkage to remove the inner tie rods from the relay rod.

  7. Object Number: 828852  Size: SH
  8. Remove the idler arm to relay rod retaining nut . Discard the nut.

  9. Object Number: 828839  Size: SH
  10. Remove the pitman arm retaining nut . Discard the nut.

  11. Object Number: 832356  Size: SH
  12. Disconnect the relay rod from the idler arm using the J 43631 .

  13. Object Number: 832396  Size: SH
  14. Disconnect the relay rod from the pitman arm using the J 24319-B .
  15. Remove the relay rod from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 828852  Size: SH
  1. Install the relay rod to the vehicle.
  2. Install the relay rod to the pitman arm and idler arm.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the new relay rod to the idler arm retaining nut.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 63 N·m (47 lb ft).


    Object Number: 828839  Size: SH
  6. Install the new relay rod to the pitman arm retaining nut.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 63 N·m (47 lb ft).


    Object Number: 837714  Size: SH
  8. Install the inner tie rods to the relay rod.

  9. Object Number: 832413  Size: SH
  10. Install the inner tie rods to relay rod retaining nuts.

  11. Object Number: 858410  Size: SH
  12. Tighten the inner tie rods to relay rod retaining nuts using J 34028 .
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 112 N·m (83 lb ft).

  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Verify the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .