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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 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. 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 tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
- Secure the lower control arm in a vice.
- Drill out the rivet heads from the lower control arm.
- Use a hammer and a drift punch in order to remove the rivets from the lower control arm.
- Remove the ball joint from the lower control arm.
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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.