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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 498 (STEERING LINKAGE (NON-RACK & PINION))REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPITMAN ARM REPLACEMENT (RWD)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic

Installation Procedure

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the pitman arm to the pitman arm shaft.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the pitman arm washer and nut to the pitman arm shaft.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the pitman arm shaft nut to 250 N.m (185 lb ft).

  3. Install the relay rod ball stud to the pitman arm. Ensure the seal is on the stud.
    Fig 1: Installing Pitman Arm Washer & Nut To Pitman Arm Shaft
    G01467380Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Seat the taper using J 29193  or J 29194  .

    Tighten 

    Tighten J 29193  or J 29194  to 62 N.m (48 lb ft).

  5. Remove J 29193  or J 29194  from the relay rod ball stud.
  6. Install the new nut to the relay rod ball stud.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the relay rod ball stud nut to 83 N.m (61 lb ft).

  7. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Tightening Relay Rod Ball Stud Nut
    G01467381Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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