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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the engine shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .
  2. Remove the steering linkage shock absorber from the relay rod, if equipped. Refer to Steering Linkage Shock Absorber Replacement .
    3. Fig 1: View Of Idler Arm & Relay Rod
    GM1862675Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Discard the idler arm nut (6) and the pitman arm nut (4).
  3. Remove the steering linkage inner tie rods (3). Refer to Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement .
  4. Remove the idler arm nut (6) and separate the idler arm (1) from the relay rod (5) using puller J 24319-B  .
  5. Remove the pitman arm nut (4) and separate the pitman arm (2) from the relay rod (5) using puller J 24319-B  .
  6. Remove the relay rod (5) from the vehicle.
  7. Inspect the threads and seals on all steering related components. Repair or replace components as needed.
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