Removal Procedure

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Savana Special, 2002 GMC Savana Camper Special, 2002 GMC Savana, and 2002 Chevrolet Chevy Express. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands.
  2. Remove the retaining clip bracket nut.
  3. For all gas engine, remove the engine oil cooler lines from the retaining bracket.
    Fig 1: Removing Retaining Clip Bracket Nut
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  4. For the 6.5L only, remove the bolt securing the engine oil cooler line from the retaining bracket.
    Fig 2: Removing Bolt Securing Engine Oil Cooler Line From Retaining Bracket
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  5. For the 4.3L only, remove the engine oil cooler line retaining bolt from the oil filter adaptor.
    Fig 3: Removing Engine Oil Cooler Line Retaining Bolt
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  6. Remove the retaining ring with bent-tip screwdriver or equivalent.
    Fig 4: Removing Retaining Ring With Bent-Tip Screwdriver Or Equivalent
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  7. Remove the engine oil cooler liner retaining clips in the following manner:
    1. Using the bent-tip screwdriver or equivalent, pull on one of the open ends of the retaining ring in order to rotate the retaining ring around the quick connect fitting.
    2. Rotate the retaining ring around the quick connect fitting until the retaining ring is out of position and can be completely removed.
    Fig 5: Rotating Retaining Ring Around Quick Connect Fitting
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    Important:Β  When performing following service procedure, do not reuse the old retaining clips. Replace the old retaining clips with new ones.

  8. Remove the retaining ring from the quick connect fitting in the following manner:
    • Discard the retaining ring.
    • Pull the engine oil cooler line straight out from the quick connect fitting.
    Fig 6: Removing Retaining Ring
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  9. For the 5.0L/5.7L only, remove the engine oil cooler lines from the oil filter adaptor, and repeat steps 5 through 7.
    Fig 7: Removing Engine Oil Cooler Lines (5.0L & 5.7L)
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  10. For the 8.1L only, remove the engine oil cooler lines from the oil filter adaptor, and repeat steps 5 through 7.
    Fig 8: Removing Engine Oil Cooler Lines (8.1L)
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  11. For the 6.5L only, remove the engine oil cooler lines from the oil filter adaptor and repeat steps 5 through 7.
    Fig 9: Removing Engine Oil Cooler Lines (6.5L)
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  12. Remove the engine oil cooler lines from the radiator, and repeat steps 5 through 7.
    Fig 10: Removing Engine Oil Cooler Lines From Radiator
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  13. Remove the engine oil cooler lines from the auxiliary oil cooler, and repeat steps 5 through 7.
    Fig 11: Removing Engine Oil Cooler Lines From Auxiliary Oil Cooler
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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