Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Safari and 2002 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Important: Use the proper tool in order to separate all the ball joints.

Raise the vehicle.
Remove the prevailing torque nut (5) from the connecting rod (1) ball stud. Discard the prevailing torque nut (5).
Use theJ 24319-B in order to remove the connecting rod (1) from the relay rod (4).

Fig 1: Steering Linkage Components
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Remove the prevailing torque nut (2) from the pitman arm (3) ball stud. Discard the prevailing torque nut (2).
Use theJ 24319-B in order to remove the connecting rod (1) from the pitman arm (3).
Inspect the ball stud threads for damage.
Inspect the ball stud seals for excessive wear.
Clean the threads on the ball stud.