Sorry Kevin, maybe this will get some response. I'm trying to figure out the same basic question you pose.

When getting ready to install the drag link I cleaned up two years ago, I found I wasn’t sure how the various components are assembled. I understand how it works but have forgotten the assembly. Does anyone have a picture or diagram? Specifically the order of component placement into each end of the drag link since each end is different and which end goes to the pitman arm.

Grant
50 GMC
45 Burb