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 ball joints.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove the inner tie rod to relay rod retaining nuts.
- Disconnect the inner tie rods (2) from the relay rod (3). Discard the prevailing torque nut (4).
- Remove the prevailing torque nut (4) from the connecting rod (5) ball stud.
- Disconnect the connecting rod from the relay rod.
- Remove the prevailing torque nuts (4) from the idler arm (1) ball studs. Discard the prevailing torque nuts (4).
- Use the J 24319-B in order to remove the relay rod from the idler arms.
- Inspect the threads on the tie rod for damage.
- Inspect the ball stud threads for damage.
- Inspect the ball stud seals for excessive wear.
- Clean the threads on the ball studs.