Steering Linkage Description and Operation for HUMMER H2 2003
The steering linkage consists of the following components:
| • | Inner and outer tie rods |
When you turn the steering wheel the steering gear rotates the pitman
arm which forces the relay rod to one side. The tie rods connect to the relay
rod at the ball studs. The tie rods transfer the steering force to the
wheels. The tie rods are used when making toe adjustments.The idler arm
pivots on a support attached to the frame rail and the ball stud attaches
to the relay rod.