Hombre XS Space Cab 2WD V6-4.3L (1998)
Center Link: Service and Repair
Tools Required:
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J 24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller
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J 29193 Steering Linkage Installer (12 mm)
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J 29194 Steering Linkage Installer (14 mm)
IMPORTANT
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Use the proper tool to separate all ball joints.
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
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Raise the vehicle and support the vehicle with safety stands
1. Inner tie rods ball stud nuts.
2. Inner tie rods ball studs from the relay rod. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement.
3. Relay rod ball stud nut at the pitman arm.
4. Relay rod ball stud from the pitman arm using J 24319-B.
5. Relay rod ball stud nut at the idler arm.
6. Relay rod ball stud from the idler arm using J 24319-B.
7. Relay rod.
INSPECT
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Threads on the tie rod and the tie rod end for damage.
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Ball stud threads for damage.
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Ball stud seals for excessive wear.
CLEAN
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Threads on the ball stud and ball stud nut.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Relay rod ball stud to the idler arm. Make sure the seal is on the stud. Tighten J 29193 or J 29194 to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) in order to seat the taper.
2. Nut to the relay rod ball stud at the idler arm.
Tighten
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Nut to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
3. Relay rod ball stud to the pitman arm. Make sure the seal is on the stud. Tighten J 29193 or J 29194 to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) in order to seat the
taper.
4. Nut to the relay rod ball stud at the pitman arm.
Tighten
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Nut to 82 Nm (60 ft. lbs.).
5. Inner tie rod ball studs to the relay rod.
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Make sure the seal is on the stud. Tighten J 29193 or J 29194 to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) in order to seat the taper.
Tighten
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Nut to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
ADJUST
