Tools Required

J 24319-01 Steering Linkage Puller

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking in General Information in the 1999 C/K Truck Service Manual.
2. Remove the steering shock absorber from the relay rod, if equipped. Refer to Steering Shock Absorber Replacement in Steering in the 1999 C/K Truck Service Manual.
3. Remove the inner tie rod ball joint from the relay rod. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement .



4. Remove the idler arm ball stud nut. Do not reuse the nut.
5. Remove the pitman arm nut. Do not reuse the nut.



6. Use the J 24319-01 in order to remove the idler arm ball stud from the relay rod.
7. Use the J 24319-01 in order to remove the pitman arm ball stud from the relay rod.
8. Inspect the threads on the ball stud.
9. Clean the threads on the ball stud.
10. Inspect the ball stud seals for excessive wear.

Tools Required

1. Install the idler arm ball stud to the relay rod.
2. Install the pitman arm ball stud to the relay rod. Ensure that the seal is on the stud.

Tighten
Use the J 29193 or the J 29194 in order to tighten the ball studs to 62 N·m (46 lb ft).




3. Remove the tool.
4. Install the new nut to the idler arm.
5. Install the new nut to the pitman arm.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 62 N·m (46 lb ft).

6. Install the tie rod inner ball joints to the relay rod. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement .



7. Install the steering shock absorber to the relay rod, if equipped. Refer to Steering Shock Absorber Replacement in Steering in the 1999 C/K Truck Service Manual.
8. Lower the vehicle.