Removal Procedure
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
- Remove steering linkage shield. Refer to Steering Linkage Shield Replacement .
- Remove differential carrier shield mounting bolts.
- Remove differential carrier shield.
- Remove the idler arm mounting bolts and nuts from the frame.
Important: Use the proper tool in order to separate all ball joints.
- Remove the idler arm ball stud nut.
- Disconnect the relay rod from the idler arm using J 24319-B .
- Remove the idler arm.
- Inspect the ball stud threads for damage.
- Inspect the ball stud seal for cuts or other damage.
- Clean the threaded ball stud.
- Clean the threads on the ball stud nut.