How to replace the drag link on GMC C3500?

Start by raising your vehicle with jack stands in place to begin replacing the Drag Link. Apply the j 24319-01 universal steering linkage puller to remove bolts from the ball studs on the Pitman Arm and ball studs on the Drag Link. Use the j 24319-01 to remove the Drag Link from its attachment points on both the Pitman Arm and Tie Rod assembly. Review the threads connecting the Tie Rod and ball stud for damage while also verifying ball stud seal health. Also clean all dirty threads from the ball stud. Start by mounting the Drag Link ball stud to the Tie Rod assembly before joining it to the Pitman Arm ball stud keeping the seal in position on both ball studs. Connect the j 29194 steering linkage installer (14mm) to tighten the Pitman Arm ball stud to 62 nm (48ft.lbs.) until the tapers seat before removing the j 29194. As the final step, use a torque wrench to tighten the ball stud nut on the Pitman Arm to 54 nm (40 ft. Lbs.) and the ball stud nut on the Drag Link to 105 nm (77 ft. Lbs.). Then lower the vehicle.

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GMC Drag Link Part Number: 12479169
$289.74 MSRP: $493.27
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Rod, Steering Connecting; Steering Center Link; Center Link
- Replaced by: 86511718
Fits the following GMC Models:
- Savana 1500 | 2003-2014 | Base, LS, LT, SLE | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
- Savana 2500 | 2003-2024 | Base, LS, LT, SLE | 4 Cyl 2.8 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 4.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.8 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.6 L GAS
- Savana 3500 | 2003-2024 | Base, LS, LT, SLE | 4 Cyl 2.8 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 4.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.8 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.6 L GAS
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GMC Center Link Part Number: 26037645
$65.01 MSRP: $124.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Rod Kit, Steering Connecting; Drag Link
Fits the following GMC Models:
- Caballero | 1984-1987 | Amarillo, Base, Diablo | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
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GMC Center Link Part Number: 84467786
$183.42 MSRP: $312.27
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bushing, Steering Linkage Relay Rod; Steering Center Link; Drag Link; Rod Kit, Steering Connecting; Rod, Steering Connecting
- Replaces: 20777181, 19256657
Fits the following GMC Models:
- Sierra 2500 HD | 2015-2024 | Base, Denali, Pro, SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.6 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.6 L GAS
- Sierra 3500 HD | 2015-2024 | AT4, Base, Denali, Pro, SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.6 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.6 L GAS
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GMC Center Link Part Number: 84467793
$232.05 MSRP: $395.05
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Rod Assembly-Steering Linkage Relay; Drag Link; Rod, Steering Connecting
- Replaces: 19256658, 25944024
Fits the following GMC Models:
- Sierra 2500 HD | 2011-2024 | AT4, AT4X, Base, Denali, Denali Ultimate, Pro, SLE, SLT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.6 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.6 L GAS
- Sierra 3500 HD | 2011-2024 | AT4, Base, Denali, Denali Ultimate, Pro, SLE, SLT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.6 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.6 L GAS
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GMC Center Link Part Number: 26001371
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Rod; Steering Center Link; Drag Link
Fits the following GMC Models:
- V2500 Suburban | 1988-1991 | Base, Sierra Classic, SLE | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL
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GMC Drag Link Part Number: 26039568
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Rod, Steering Connecting; Center Link
Fits the following GMC Models:
- Safari | 1985-2005 | Base, GT, SL, SLE, SLT, SLX | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Intermediate Rod Part Number: 26057014
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Rod Kit, Steering Linkage Connect; Intermed Rod; Rod Kit, Steering Connecting
Fits the following GMC Models:
- Safari | 1990-2005 | Base, GT, SL, SLE, SLT, SLX | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Center Link Part Number: 22913603
$216.22 MSRP: $340.21
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Rod Kit, Steering Connecting; Steering Center Link; Drag Link
Fits the following GMC Models:
- Sierra 2500 HD | 2011-2014 | Denali, SLE, SLT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL
- Sierra 3500 HD | 2011-2014 | Denali, SLE, SLT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL
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GMC Drag Link Part Number: 26048566
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Rod Kit, Steering Linkage Connect; Steering Drag Link; Center Link; Rod Kit, Steering Connecting
Fits the following GMC Models:
- Savana 1500 | 1996-2002 | Base, SLE, SLT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
- Savana 2500 | 1996-2002 | Base, SLE, SLT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL
- Savana 3500 | 1996-2002 | Base, SLE, SLT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
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GMC Center Link Part Number: 15891517
$375.71 MSRP: $591.15
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Rod Kit, Steering Connecting; Steering Center Link; Drag Link
- Replaced by: 19435547
- Replaces: 12471381, 12479358
Fits the following GMC Models:
- Sierra 1500 | 2001-2010 | Base, C3, Denali, HT, Hybrid, SL, SLE, SLT, WT, XFE | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.8 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
- Sierra 1500 Classic | 2007 | Denali, Hybrid, SL, SLE, SLT, WT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- Sierra 1500 HD | 2005-2006, 2001-2003 | SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- Sierra 1500 HD Classic | 2007 | SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- Sierra 2500 | 1999-2004 | Base, SL, SLE, SLT, WT | 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- Sierra 2500 HD | 2001-2010 | Base, SL, SLE, SLT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
- Sierra 2500 HD Classic | 2007 | SL, SLE, SLT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
- Sierra 3500 | 2001-2006 | Base, SL, SLE, SLT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
- Sierra 3500 Classic | 2007 | SL, SLE, SLT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
- Sierra 3500 HD | 2007-2010 | SLE, SLT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL
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GMC Drag Link Part Number: 26039645
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Rod, Steering Connecting; Center Link
Fits the following GMC Models:
- Safari | 1990-2005 | Base, GT, SL, SLE, SLT, SLX | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Center Link Part Number: 22913604
$217.54 MSRP: $342.28
You Save: $124.74 (37%)
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Rod Kit, Steering Connecting; Drag Link
Fits the following GMC Models:
- Sierra 2500 HD | 2015 | Base, Denali, SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL
- Sierra 3500 HD | 2015 | Base, Denali, SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL
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GMC Center Link Part Number: 12386615
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Rod Kit, Steering Connecting; Drag Link
- Replaces: 26034085
Fits the following GMC Models:
- Jimmy | 1992-2001 | Base, Diamond Edition, Envoy, SL, SLE, SLS, SLT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
- S15 | 1984-1990 | Base, EL, Gypsy, High Sierra, Sierra Classic | 4 Cyl 1.9 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.2 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
- S15 Jimmy | 1984-1991 | Base, Gypsy, High Sierra, Sierra Classic, SLE, SLS, SLT, Timberline | 4 Cyl 1.9 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
- Sonoma | 1991-2003 | Base, GT, SL, SLE, SLS | 4 Cyl 2.2 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
- Syclone | 1991 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
- Typhoon | 1992-1993 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Center Link Part Number: 26023000
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Rod Kit, Steering Connecting; Drag Link Repair Kit; Steering Tie Rod End; Outer Tie Rod End; Drag Link; Center Link Assembly
Fits the following GMC Models:
- C1500 | 1997-1999 | Sierra GT, Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT, Sierra Special | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL
- C2500 | 1997-2000 | Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
- C3500 | 1997-2000 | Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT | 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
- K1500 | 1997-1999 | Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT, Sierra Special | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL
- K2500 | 1997-2000 | Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
- K3500 | 1997-2000 | Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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GMC Center Link Part Number: 26055302
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Rod Kit, Steering Connecting; Drag Link
Fits the following GMC Models:
- Jimmy | 1996-2001 | Base, Diamond Edition, Envoy, SL, SLE, SLS, SLT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
- Sonoma | 1996-2004 | SL, SLE, SLS | 4 Cyl 2.2 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Center Link Part Number: 26038980
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Rod Kit, Steering Connecting; Drag Link
Fits the following GMC Models:
- Jimmy | 1992-2001 | Base, Diamond Edition, Envoy, SL, SLE, SLS, SLT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
- S15 | 1984-1990 | Base, EL, Gypsy, High Sierra, Sierra Classic | 4 Cyl 1.9 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.2 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
- S15 Jimmy | 1984-1991 | Base, Gypsy, High Sierra, Sierra Classic, SLE, SLS, SLT, Timberline | 4 Cyl 1.9 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
- Sonoma | 1996-2004, 1991-1994 | Base, GT, SL, SLE, SLS | 4 Cyl 2.2 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
- Syclone | 1991 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
- Typhoon | 1992-1993 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Center Link Part Number: 26038989
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Rod Kit, Steering Connecting; Drag Link
Fits the following GMC Models:
- Jimmy | 1996-2001 | Base, Diamond Edition, Envoy, SL, SLE, SLS, SLT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
- Sonoma | 1996-2004 | SL, SLE, SLS | 4 Cyl 2.2 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Center Link Part Number: 12471385
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Rod Kit, Steering Connecting; Steering Tie Rod End; Drag Link
- Position: Inner
Fits the following GMC Models:
- Sierra 1500 | 1999 | SL, SLE, SLT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
- Sierra 2500 | 1999-2000 | SL, SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- Yukon XL 2500 | 2000 | SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
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GMC Center Link Part Number: 26056097
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Rod Kit, Steering Linkage Connect; Steering Drag Link; Drag Link; Intermediate Rod; Intermed Rod; Rod Kit, Steering Connecting
Fits the following GMC Models:
- Safari | 1985-2005 | Base, GT, SL, SLE, SLT, SLX | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Center Link Part Number: 14069512
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Rod Kit, Steering Connecting; Drag Link
Fits the following GMC Models:
- G1500 | 1984-1991 | Rally, Rally STX, Vandura | 6 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
- G2500 | 1984-1991 | Rally, Rally STX, Vandura | 6 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL
- G3500 | 1984-1991 | Magnavan, Rally, Rally Camper Special, Rally Custom, Rally STX, Vandura, Vandura Special | 6 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
- P2500 | 1985-1989 | Base, Value Van | 6 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL
- P3500 | 1985-1991 | Base, Value Van | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS
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GMC Drag Link

Choose OEM Drag Link, you're making the optimal decision for superior quality and perfect performance. You can feel confident because each component goes through stringent quality checks. Every part is carefully built to comply with GMC's factory specifications. You'll enjoy a smooth, worry-free installation that fits just right. At ChevyPartsDeal.com, you'll find it easy to get top-quality OEM GMC Drag Link. You can shop at highly competitive prices and protect your budget. All our genuine GMC parts include a dependable manufacturer's warranty. You'll also appreciate our straightforward return policy and swift delivery services for extra convenience.

GMC Drag Link provides a pathway of steering force which is directed directly to the wheels, giving the vehicle better and more dependable road control. GMC was started in 1901 and expanded by constructing pickups and SUVs capable of hauling, towing, and commuting without any drama due to solid frames, robust powertrains and permanent durability testing. There is also useful technology in GMC such as the surround vision, hitch guidance, and the ingenious MultiPro tailgate to ensure that the drivers are not blindfolded and work is accomplished more quickly. Muffled cabins and radio frequencies reduce weariness on the long days and steel foundations heave off coarse construction sites. The loyalty obtained by the badge is a combination of daily comfort and outright ability with time. Hard proving puts prototypes through a sequence of heat, cold and load until reliability targets are achieved. Such an emphasis enables buyers to rely on the truck or SUV to be up and running every morning and continue running when the weather becomes inhumane. Real-life performance is important over glossy advertisements in this no-nonsense collection. By rotating the steering box, the motion is converted to parallel right and left wheel movement using a solid forged rod and accurately machined ball sockets in Drag Link to avoid flexing and blurred feedback. The constant impact loads of the potholes and gravel on the Drag Link have a high-grade steel and tight tolerance that repel early play and prolong service life as well as maintain handling crispness. Fits directly into the available steering linkage, does not require any specific exotic tweaks or vehicle-specific programming, and drivers instantly feel the difference. Anti-rust coating remains undetected during salt seasons and even daily highway spray and maintains steering precision during thousands of miles.

GMC Drag Link Parts and Q&A

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Q: How to replace the drag link on GMC C3500?
A:
Start by raising your vehicle with jack stands in place to begin replacing the Drag Link. Apply the j 24319-01 universal steering linkage puller to remove bolts from the ball studs on the Pitman Arm and ball studs on the Drag Link. Use the j 24319-01 to remove the Drag Link from its attachment points on both the Pitman Arm and Tie Rod assembly. Review the threads connecting the Tie Rod and ball stud for damage while also verifying ball stud seal health. Also clean all dirty threads from the ball stud. Start by mounting the Drag Link ball stud to the Tie Rod assembly before joining it to the Pitman Arm ball stud keeping the seal in position on both ball studs. Connect the j 29194 steering linkage installer (14mm) to tighten the Pitman Arm ball stud to 62 nm (48ft.lbs.) until the tapers seat before removing the j 29194. As the final step, use a torque wrench to tighten the ball stud nut on the Pitman Arm to 54 nm (40 ft. Lbs.) and the ball stud nut on the Drag Link to 105 nm (77 ft. Lbs.). Then lower the vehicle.