Idler Arm: Service and Repair

Steering Linkage - Full Time Four-Wheel Drive:

^ Tools Required:
- J 24319-B 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. Bolts from the idler arm.
2. Prevailing torque nut from the idler arm ball stud. Discard the prevailing torque nut.
3. Relay rod from the idler arm using J 24319-B.
4. Idler arm.

INSPECT
- Ball stud threads for damage.
- Ball stud seal for cuts or other damage.

CLEAN
- Threads on the ball stud and in the ball stud nut.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Idler arm to the frame.
2. Bolts. Tighten to 105 Nm (77 ft lbs.).
3. Relay rod to the idler arm ball stud. Make sure the seal is on the stud. Tighten J 29193 to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) to seat the tapers. Remove the tool.
4. New prevailing torque nut to the idler arm ball stud.
^ Tighten (6) to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
5. Lower the vehicle.

ADJUST
- Toe-in.