Center Link: Service and Repair

Relay Rod Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 6627-A Tie Rod Puller
- J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller
- J 29193 Steering Linkage Installer (12 mm)
- J 29194 Steering Linkage Installer (14 mm)

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the inner tie rods ball stud nuts.

Important: Use the proper tool in order to separate all ball joints.





3. Disconnect the inner tie rods ball studs from the relay rod using J 6627-A.
4. Remove the relay rod ball stud nut at the pitman arm.





5. Disconnect the relay rod ball stud from the pitman arm using J 24319-B.
6. Remove the relay rod ball stud nut at the idler arm.





7. Disconnect the relay rod from the idler arm using J 24319-B.
8. Remove the relay rod.
9. Inspect the following components:
^ The threads on the tie rod for damage
^ The threads on the tie rod end for damage
^ The ball stud threads for damage
^ The ball stud seals for excessive wear
10. Clean the threads on the ball stud and ball stud nut.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the relay rod ball stud to the idler arm. Ensure that the seal is on the stud.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





2. Seat the taper using J 29193 or J 29194.
Tighten J 29193 or J 29194 to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
3. Remove J 29193 or J 29194 from relay rod ball stud.
4. Install the new nut to the relay rod ball stud at the idler arm.
Tighten the relay rod ball stud nut at the idler arm to 47 Nm (35 1b inch).





5. Install the relay rod ball stud to the pitman arm. Ensure that the seal is on the stud.





6. Seat the taper using J 29193 or J 29194.
Tighten J 29193 or J 29194 to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
7. Remove J 29193 or J 29194 from relay rod ball stud.
8. Install the new nut to the relay rod ball stud at the pitman arm.
Tighten the relay rod ball stud nut at the pitman arm to 48 Nm (36 ft. lbs.).





9. Install the inner tie rod ball studs to the relay rod. Ensure that the seal is on the stud.
10. Seat the taper using J 29193 or J 29194.
Tighten J 29193 or J 29194 to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
11. Remove J 29193 or J 29194 from relay rod ball stud. Repeat steps 10 and 11 for opposite inner tie rod to relay rod.
12. Install the new nuts to the inner tie rod ball studs.
Tighten the inner tie rod ball studs nuts to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Adjust the front toe.