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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 574 (ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSEXHAUST MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT - RIGHT (LY7)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic
Installation Procedure
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Installation 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.
- Install the exhaust manifold heat shield to the exhaust manifold as necessary.
- Install the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
Tighten:Β Tighten the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the NEW exhaust manifold gasket.
- Install the exhaust manifold.
- Install the exhaust manifold bolts.
Tighten:Β Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install the exhaust crossover pipe to right bank exhaust manifold nuts (3). Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (LA1)Β or Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (LY7)Β .
- Raise the powertrain and/or lower the vehicle until the frame insulators contact the chassis.
- Install the two frame left side bolts. Refer to Frame Replacement - Front (W/AWD) or Frame Replacement - Front (W/FWD) in Frame and Underbody.
- Install the left front wheel liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
- Remove the utility stand.
- Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter ReplacementΒ .
- Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the torque struts to the engine. Refer to and in Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (LY7).
- Install the master cylinder fluid level sensor. Refer to Master Cylinder Fluid Level Sensor Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes.
- Install the air inlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Intake Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.6L (LY7).
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
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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.