How to service and repair the center link on GMC Jimmy?

Start by using safety stands to lift the vehicle before you can service and repair the center link. Start by removing the steering linkage shield and differential carrier shield mounting bolts before taking off the differential carrier shield. The task starts with outer tie rod removal through the relay rod ball studs using the J 6627-A Tie Rod Puller. Then use the J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller to detach the ball studs on the relay rod which connect the steering shock absorber and pitman arm. When the relay rod comes off thoroughly examine all tie rod threads and ball stud threads along with all tie rod end threads and ball stud seals for any signs of malfunction while also cleaning ball stud and ball stud nut threads. Follow these installation steps: Sandwich the idler arm ball stud with the relay rod and place the seal facing the stud then position the taper with either the J 29193 Steering Linkage Installer (12 mm) or J 29194 Steering Linkage Installer (14 mm) while tightening to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.). Each ball stud should receive the same installation procedure first with the pitman arm ball stud before moving on to the inner tie rod ball studs. The tightening torque must reach 83 Nm (61 ft. lbs.) for pitman arm ball stud nuts whereas tie rod ball stud nuts must reach 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.). Close by installing the differential shield and its bolts and securing them at 25 Nm (19 ft. lbs.) then replace the steering shield before lower the vehicle and toe adjustment.

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GMC Drag Link
Part Number: 12479169
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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: 84467793
$216.86 MSRP: $369.21
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- 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: 84467786
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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: 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: 19149619
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Rod Kit, Steering Connecting; Drag Link
- Replaces: 89040375, 12471375
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- Savana 2500 | 2003-2004 | Base, SLE | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- Savana 3500 | 2003-2004 | Base, SLE | 8 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- Sierra 1500 | 1999-2007 | Base, C3, Denali, HT, 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, 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 | 1999-2000 | SL, SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- Yukon | 2000-2006 | Denali, SL, SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
- Yukon XL 1500 | 2000-2006 | Denali, SL, SLE, SLT | 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
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Part Number: 22913604
$217.54 MSRP: $342.28
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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 Idler Arm
Part Number: 26023005
$127.98 MSRP: $201.37
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Rod Kit, Steering Linkage Connect; Pitman Arm; Rod Kit, Steering Connecting
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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Center Link
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Q: How to service and repair the center link on GMC Jimmy?
A: Start by using safety stands to lift the vehicle before you can service and repair the center link. Start by removing the steering linkage shield and differential carrier shield mounting bolts before taking off the differential carrier shield. The task starts with outer tie rod removal through the relay rod ball studs using the J 6627-A Tie Rod Puller. Then use the J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller to detach the ball studs on the relay rod which connect the steering shock absorber and pitman arm. When the relay rod comes off thoroughly examine all tie rod threads and ball stud threads along with all tie rod end threads and ball stud seals for any signs of malfunction while also cleaning ball stud and ball stud nut threads. Follow these installation steps: Sandwich the idler arm ball stud with the relay rod and place the seal facing the stud then position the taper with either the J 29193 Steering Linkage Installer (12 mm) or J 29194 Steering Linkage Installer (14 mm) while tightening to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.). Each ball stud should receive the same installation procedure first with the pitman arm ball stud before moving on to the inner tie rod ball studs. The tightening torque must reach 83 Nm (61 ft. lbs.) for pitman arm ball stud nuts whereas tie rod ball stud nuts must reach 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.). Close by installing the differential shield and its bolts and securing them at 25 Nm (19 ft. lbs.) then replace the steering shield before lower the vehicle and toe adjustment.