1500 Express van steering link

Feb 28, 2007 1 Replies

What is the name of the steering rod that connects the steering box Pitman arm to the steering center link? My shop manual uses the terms



-connecting rod- and -relay rod- but does not point to these items in a diagram.



How difficult is it usually to separate the taper pins on Chevy truck sterering links? I need to replace this steering rod as the ball joint is shot.



Is the special tool J29193 necessary? Why can't I pull the new taper pin in with a nut?



Any there any good sources for replacements except the Chevy dealer?



Any other tips for this job?



thanks



Andy



In general it's AKA a "drag link"

I don't know about that van, but it sounds like a pickle fork would work.

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