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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Idler Arm To Relay Rod Retaining Nut
    GM828852Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the relay rod to the vehicle.
  2. Install the relay rod to the pitman arm and idler arm.
    3. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  3. Install the new relay rod to the idler arm retaining nut and tighten to 63 N.m (47 lb ft).
    4. Fig 2: Pitman Arm To Relay Rod Nut (Non Rack and Pinion)
    GM828839Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Install the new relay rod to the pitman arm retaining nut and tighten to 63 N.m (47 lb ft).
    5. Fig 3: Removed Inner Tie Rods
    GM837714Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install the inner tie rods to the relay rod.
    6. Fig 4: Inner Tie Rod To Relay Rod Retaining Nut
    GM832413Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Install the inner tie rods to relay rod retaining nuts.
    7. Fig 5: Loosening Inner Tie Rod To Relay Rod Retaining Nut
    GM858410Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Tighten the inner tie rods to relay rod retaining nuts using J 34028  inner tie rod wrench to 112 N.m (83 lb ft).
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Verify the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .
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