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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the engine protection shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
    Fig 1: Steering Linkage Components
    GM340481Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the steering damper from the relay rod, if equipped. Refer to Steering Damper Replacement .
    4. IMPORTANT: Use the proper tool in order to separate all the tie rod and the ball joints.
  4. Remove the tie rod ends (6). Refer to Tie Rod Replacement .
  5. Remove the idler arm ball stud nut (10).

    Do not reuse the nut.

  6. Remove the pitman arm nut (8).

    Do not reuse the nut.

  7. Remove the relay rod from the idler arm ball stud using the J 24319-B  .
    Fig 2: Removing Outer Tie Rod Assembly From Steering Knuckle
    GM643351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the relay rod from the pitman arm ball stud using theJ 24319-B  .
  9. Remove the relay rod from the vehicle.
  10. Inspect the threads on the tie rod ends for damage.
  11. Inspect the ball stud threads for damage.
  12. Inspect the ball stud seals for excessive damage.
  13. Clean the threads on the ball studs.
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