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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 131 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SERVICING)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONTRANSAXLE BRACEINSTALLATION

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic

Transaxle Brace: Installation

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Cadillac Seville and 2003 Cadillac DeVille. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the engine to transaxle brace (2). Install the fasteners (1 and 3) into the engine and transaxle. See Figure . Tighten the transaxle brace bolts to specification. Install the heat shield. See Figure . Install the heat shield fasteners. Tighten the heat shield nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install the right front tire.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.