Part Description: 2003 GMC Sierra 3500 Rod Kit, Steering Linkage Inner Tie
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Vehicle Fitment
2003 GMC Sierra 3500 | 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
FAQ for Center Link Repair
Q: How to remove the center link?
A:
You can remove the engine protection shield, the steering damper, the tie rod ends, the idler arm ball stud nut, the pitman arm nut, and the relay rod, and finally inspect the threads, and the ball stud threads.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How to install the center link?
A:
You can install the relay rod, the J 29193, the new pitman arm prevailing torque nut, the tie rod ends, and the engine protection shield.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
FAQ for Other Repair Info
Q: How to install the pitman arm?
A:
You can install the Pitman Arm to the power steering gear, a new pitman arm washer and nut, remove the power steering gear from the vise, install the power steering gear, and lower the vehicle.
Q: How to install the tie rod end?
A:
You can connect the outer tie rod assembly to the inner tie rod, install the tie rod seal to the outer tie rod assembly, connect the outer tie rod assembly to the steering knuckle, install the torque prevailing nut, and tighten the jam nut against the outer Tie Rod End.
Q: How to install the idler arm?
A:
You can position the Idler Arm on the frame, install the frame bolts and the nuts to the idler arm, install the relay rod to the idler arm ball stud, the new idler arm ball stud prevailing torque nut, install the engine protection shield, and lower the vehicle.