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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2007 🢒 Escalade - 2WD 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Relay Rod Replacement

Tools Required

J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller

Removal Procedure
  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. Object Number: 1862675 Size: SH

    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.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1862675 Size: SH
  1. Install the relay rod (5) to the vehicle.
  2. Install the pitman arm (2) to the relay rod (5).
  3. Install the idler arm (1) to the relay rod (5).

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

    Important: Use a new pitman arm nut.

  4. Install the pitman arm nut (4).

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

    Important: Use a new idler arm nut.

  5. Install the idler arm nut (6).

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

  6. Install the steering linkage inner tie rods (3). Refer to Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement .
  7. Install the steering linkage shock absorber to the relay rod, if equipped. Refer to Steering Linkage Shock Absorber Replacement .
  8. Install the engine shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .
  9. Adjust the front toe. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment .