Center Link: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Raise the vehicle and support the frame with suitable safety stands.





2. Remove nut and cotter pin, then use remover J-36831 to disconnect outer track rod assembly from the center track rod.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot.





3. Remove nut and cotter pin then use remover J-36831 to remove pitman arm from the center track rod.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot.





4. Remove nut and cotter pin then use remover J-36831 to remove relay lever from the center track rod.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot.

5. Remove center track rod assembly.

INSPECTION AND REPAIR
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear, damage, corrosion, bending, deteriorations or any other abnormal condition are found through inspection.
Check the ball joint (Boot, screws and tapered surfaces).

INSTALLATION
1. Install center track rod assembly.
2. Install nut, cotter pin and relay lever, then tighten the nut to the specified torque, with just enough additional torque to align cotter pin holes. Install new cotter pin.
Torque: 59 Nm (43 ft. lbs.)
3. Install nut, cotter pins and pitman arm, then tighten the nut to the specified torque, with just enough additional torque to align cotter pin holes. Install new cotter pin.
Torque: 98 Nm (72 ft. lbs.)
4. Install nut and cotter pins, then tighten the nut to the specified torque, with just enough additional torque to align cotter pin holes. Install new cotter pin.
Torque: 98 Nm (72 ft. lbs.)