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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 395 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSTIE ROD REPLACEMENT - INNER (MAGNASTEER)DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic

Disassembly Procedure

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Disassembly Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

To remove the rack and pinion boot and the breather tube. Refer to Rack and Pinion Boot and Breather Tube Replacement - Off Vehicle .
Place the gear in a vise.
NOTE: Do not change the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod from the steering gear. Changing the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod could result in damage to the pinion and the steering gear.
Remove the shock dampener (6) from the inner tie rod assembly (4).

Fig 1: Removing Shock Dampener From Inner Tie Rod Assembly
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Slide the shock dampener (6) back on the rack (5).
CAUTION: The pipe wrench must be placed at the valve end of the steering gear and positioned up against the inner tie rod housing. Placing the pipe wrench in any other location will cause damage to the steering gear.
Place a pipe wrench on the rack (5) next to the inner tie rod housing (4).
Place a wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (4).
Rotate the inner tie rod housing (4) counterclockwise, while holding the rack stationary, until the inner tie rod separates from the rack (5).
Remove the shock dampener (3) from the inner tie rod housing (2).
Slide the shock dampener (3) back on the rack (5).
CAUTION: The pipe wrench must be placed at the valve end of the steering gear and positioned up against the inner tie rod housing. Placing the pipe wrench in any other location will cause damage to the steering gear.
Place a pipe wrench on the rack.
Place a wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (2).
Rotate the inner tie rod housing (2) counterclockwise, while holding the rack stationary, until the inner tie rod (1) separates from the rack (5).

Fig 2: Separating Inner Tie Rod From Rack
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
If female rack (1) and male inner tie rod (3), remove the old LOCTITE® from the threads (2) of the inner tie rod (3) and the rack (1).
If male rack (5) and female inner tie rod (4) LOCTITE® will not be present.

Fig 3: Identifying Rack & Inner Tie Rod Ends
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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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.