Installation Procedure

Install the relay rod to the vehicle.
Install the relay rod to the pitman arm and idler arm.

Fig 1: Idler Arm To Relay Rod Retaining Nut
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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

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

Fig 2: Locating Pitman Arm

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Install the new relay rod to the pitman arm retaining nut.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 63 N.m (47 lb ft).

Fig 3: Removed Inner Tie Rods

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Fig 4: Inner Tie Rod To Relay Rod Retaining Nut

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Fig 5: Tightening Inner Tie Rod To Relay Rod Retaining Nut

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Tighten the inner tie rods to relay rod retaining nuts using J 34028 .
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 112 N.m (83 lb ft).
Lower the vehicle.
Verify the wheel alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment in Wheel Alignment.