Relay Rod Replacement

Idler Arm Movement Check:

Steering Linkage - Full Time Four-Wheel Drive:

^ Tools Required:
- J 24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller
- J 29193 Steering Linkage Installer (12 mm)
- Or Equivalents

NOTE: Use the proper tool to separate all ball joints.

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

NOTE: Raise the vehicle and support it with jack stands.

1. Inner tie rods from the relay rod.
2. Prevailing torque nut from the connecting rod ball stud. Discard the prevailing torque nut.
3. Connecting rod from the relay rod using J 24319-B.
4. Prevailing torque nuts from the idler arm ball studs. Discard the prevailing torque nuts.
5. Relay rod from the idler arms using J 24319-B.

INSPECT
- Threads on the tie rod and the tie rod end for damage.
- Ball stud threads for damage.
Ball stud seals for excessive wear.

CLEAN
- Threads on the ball studs.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Relay rod to the idler arm ball studs using J 29193. Make sure the seal is on the stud. Tighten J 29193 to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) to seat the tapers. Remove the tool.
2. New prevailing torque nuts to the idler arm ball studs. Tighten to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).

Using J 29193:

3. Relay rod to the connecting rod ball stud using J 29193. Make sure the seal is on the stud. Tighten J 29193 to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) to seat the tapers. Remove the tool.
2. New prevailing torque nut to the connecting rod ball stud. Tighten to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
5. Inner tie rods to the relay rod.
6. Lower the vehicle.

ADJUST
- Toe-in.