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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 504 (MANUAL TRANSMISSION CLUTCHES)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCLUTCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic
Removal Procedure
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sonoma, 2003 GMC Jimmy, 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup, and 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
- Remove the transmission. Refer to TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT in Manual Transmission - NV3500 or TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT in Manual Transmission - NV1500.
- Mark the flywheel, cover plate, and pressure plate for installation alignment.
- Install J 33169Β through the cover plate, pressure plate, and into the flywheel for support during plate removal.
- Remove the bolts and washers securing the clutch pressure plate and cover plate to the flywheel.
- Remove J 33169Β from the plates.
- Clean all the clutch parts with a clean, water dampened cloth in order to remove any fibers.
- Inspect all of the clutch parts for the following conditions:
- Wear and damage
- Scoring and flatness with a straight edge
- Driven plate runout
The runout must not be more than 0.508 mm (0.020 in).
- Scoring, gouges, and loose rivets on the friction pads
- Oil soaked friction pads
- Nicks, burrs, and sliding fit on all splines
- Bending and breaks in the clutch pressure plate cover spring
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.