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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 70 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICING)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONLEFT TRANSAXLE MOUNT & BRACKETREMOVAL
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic
Left Transaxle Mount & Bracket: Removal
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Removal
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.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the left front tire and wheel. Remove the left fascia extension. Install a transaxle stand under the transaxle in order to support the powertrain.
- Remove the mount stud nut from the mount stud to allow separation of the mount from the mount bracket. See Fig 1 . Remove the nut (4) and bolt (1) and the nuts (3) from the vehicle. See Fig 2 .
- Slowly lower the transaxle stand and remove the stand. Lower the vehicle. Remove the frame rail bolt retaining screws. See Fig 3 . Raise the vehicle.
- Push up on the frame rail bolts in order to clear the mount as the top of the mount is tilted away from the vehicle. Remove the mount (2) from the vehicle.
- Remove the 4 attaching bolts from the side cover. Remove the left transaxle mount bracket (1) from the vehicle. See Fig 4 .
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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.