Removal Procedure

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Raise and suitable support the vehicle.
Loosen the inner tie rods to relay rod retaining nuts using J-34028 .

Fig 1: Loosening Inner Tie Rods To Relay Rod Retaining Nuts Using J-34028
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Remove the inner tie rods to the relay rod retaining nuts.

Fig 2: Removing Inner Tie Rods To Relay Rod Retaining Nuts
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Rotate the steering linkage to remove the inner tie rods from the relay rod.

Fig 3: Removing Inner Tie Rods From Relay Rod
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Remove the idler arm to relay rod retaining nut. Discard the nut.

Fig 4: Removing Idler Arm To Relay Rod Retaining Nut
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Remove the pitman arm retaining nut. Discard the nut.

Fig 5: Removing Pitman Arm Retaining Nut
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Disconnect the relay rod from the idler arm using the J-43631 .

Fig 6: Disconnecting Relay Rod From Idler Arm Using J-43631
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Disconnect the relay rod from the pitman arm using the J-24319-B .
Remove the relay rod from the vehicle.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Relay Rod From Pitman Arm Using J-24319-B
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