Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Safari and 2003 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
- Use the J 29193
in order to connect the connecting rod to the pitman arm ball stud.
Ensure that the seal is on the stud.
Tighten
Tighten theJ 29193 to 54 N.m (40 lb ft) in order to seat the tapers.
Remove the J 29193.
- Install the new prevailing torque nut (1) to the pitman arm (3) ball stud.
Tighten
Tighten the nut the 62 N.m (48 lb ft).
- Use the J 29193
in order to install the connecting rod (4) ball stud to the relay rod (2).
Ensure that the seal is on the stud.
Tighten
Tighten theJ 29193 to 54 N.m (40 lb ft) in order to seat the tapers.
- Remove the J 29193.
- Install the new prevailing torque nut (1) to the ball stud.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Adjust the toe-in. Refer to FRONT TOE ADJUSTMENT in Wheel Alignment.