Relay Rod Replacement; Pitman Arm Replacement - GMC G Service Manual

3B1-6 STEERING LINKAGE
Tighten
• Nut to "Specifications" at the end of this section.
• Lower the vehicle.
\ f \ Adjust
Toe-in if necessary. Refer to FRONT END ALIGN­
MENT (SEC. 3A).

RELAY ROD REPLACEMENT

m Important
• Do not attempt to free the ball stud by using a pickle
fork or wedge-type tool, because seal or bushing
damage could result (figure 6). Use the proper tool to
separate all ball joints.
H Remove or Disconnect (Figures 1 through 3)
Tool Required:
J 24319-01 Universal Steering Linkage Puller.
• Raise the vehicle.
1. Inner tie rod (3) from the relay rod (2). Refer to "Tie
Rod Replacement" in this section.
2. Nuts from the idler arm (1) and pitman arm (5) or relay
arm (11) ball studs at the relay rod (2).
3. Relay rod (2) from the idler arm (1). Use J 24319-01
(figure 7).
4. Relay rod (2) from the pitman arm (5) or relay arm
(11). Use J 24319-01 (figure 7).
I [71 Inspect
• Threads on the tie rod and the tie rod end for damage.
• Ball stud threads for damage.
• Ball stud seals for excessive wear.
P M Clean
• Threads on the ball stud and the ball stud nut.
H Install or Connect (Figures 1 through 3)
Tools Required:
J 29193 Steering Linkage Installer (12mm).
J 29194 Steering Linkage Installer (14mm).
1. Relay rod (2) to the idler arm (1).
2. Relay rod to the pitman arm (5) or relay arm (11) ball
stud. Make certain the seal is on the stud. Tighten
J 29193 or J 29194 to 54 N»m (40 ft. lbs.) to seat the
tapers (figure 8). Remove the tool.
NOTICE: See " iNotice" on page 3B1-1 of this
section.
3. Nuts to the idler arm (1) and the pitman arm (5) or
relay arm (11) ball stud.
Tighten
• Nuts to "Specifications" at the end of this
section.
4. Inner tie rod (3) to the relay rod (2). Refer to "Tie Rod
Replacement" in this section.
• Lower the vehicle.

PITMAN ARM REPLACEMENT

] Important
• Do not attempt to free the ball stud by using a pickle
fork or wedge-type tool, because seal or bushing
damage could result (figure 6). Use the proper tool to
separate all ball joints.
r l Remove or Disconnect (Figures 1, 2, 3, 9
1 and 10)
Tools Required:
J 24319-01 Universal Steering Linkage Puller.
J 29107 Pitman Arm Puller.
J 6632-01 Pitman Arm Puller.
• Raise the vehicle.
1. Relay rod nut or connecting rod castellated nut and
cotter pin from the pitman arm ball stud.
2. Relay rod (2) or connecting rod (8) from the pitman
arm (5). Use J 24319-01 (figure 7).
3. Pitman arm nut and washer.
• Mark the pitman arms and the pitman shaft. This will
permit proper alignment at assembly.
NOTICE: Do not hammer on pitman arm, pitman
shaft, or puller. Damage to pitman arm or steer­
ing gear may result.
4. Pitman arm (5). Use J 6632-01 or J 29107 (figure 11).
I P I Inspect
• Ball stud threads for damage.
• Ball stud seals for excessive wear.