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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement .
  3. Remove the steering linkage shock absorber from the relay rod. Refer to Steering Damper Replacement .
  4. Remove the outer tie rod ends. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement - Outer .
    5. Fig 1: Idler Arm Ball Stud Nut
    GM793270Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the idler arm ball stud nut. Do not reuse the nut.
    6. Fig 2: View Of Idler Arm
    GM793272Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the pitman arm nut. Do not reuse the nut.
  7. Remove the relay rod from the idler arm ball stud using the J 24319-B  . See Special Tools .
  8. Remove the relay rod from the pitman arm ball stud using the J 24319-B  . See Special Tools .
  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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