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Installation Procedure

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  1. Use the J 29193  in order to install the relay rod to the idler arm ball studs. Ensure that the seal is on the stud. Tighten the J 29193 54  N.m (40 lb ft) in order to seat the tapers.
  2. Remove the J 29193  .
  3. Install the new prevailing torque nut (4) to the idler arm (1) ball studs. Tighten the prevailing torque nut to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
  4. Use the J 29193  in order to install the relay rod to the connecting rod ball stud. Ensure that the seal is on the stud. Tighten the J 29193  to 54 N.m (40 lb ft) in order to seat the tapers.
  5. Remove the J 29193  .
  6. Install the new prevailing torque nut (4) to the connecting rod (5) ball stud. Tighten the prevailing torque nut to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
  7. Use the J 29193  in order to install the inner tie rod (5) to the relay rod (7). Ensure that the seal is on the stud. Tighten the J 29193  to 54 N.m (40 lb ft) in order to seat the tapers.
  8. Remove the J 29193. 
  9. Install the new prevailing torque nut (8) to the inner tie rod (5). Tighten the prevailing torque nut to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Adjust the toe-in. Refer to FRONT TOE ADJUSTMENT .
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