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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the pitman arm on the pitman shaft.
  2. Align the marks made at the removal on the pitman arm and the pitman arm shaft.
  3. Install the new pitman arm nut. Tighten the pitman arm nut to 250 N.m (184 ft lbs).
  4. Install the power steering gear. Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT (NON-RACK & PINION) or POWER STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT (RACK & PINION) .
  5. Install the relay rod (9) to the pitman arm ball stud.
  6. Ensure the seal is on the stud.
  7. Install the J 29193  or J 29194  . Tighten the J 29193  or J 29194  to 54 N.m (40 ft lbs) in order to seat the tapers.
  8. Remove the J 29193  or J 29194  .
    9. Fig 1: Installing Relay Rod
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  9. Install the new relay rod prevailing torque nut. Tighten the new prevailing torque nut to 62 N.m (46 ft lbs).
  10. Install the engine protection shield, if equipped.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
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