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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 770 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSTIE ROD REPLACEMENT - INNER - ON VEHICLEREMOVAL PROCEDURE

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic

Removal Procedure

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: Inner Tie Rod, Shock Dampener & Rack Assembly

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Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the rack and pinion boot. Refer to Rack and Pinion Boot Replacement - On Vehicle .
NOTE: Do not change the rack bearing preload adjustment before removing the inner tie rod from the steering rack. This could cause damage to the pinion or the steering rack or both.
Remove the shock dampener (2) from the inner tie rod (5).
Slide the shock dampener (2) back onto the rack (1).
IMPORTANT: Do not hold the steering rack while removing the inner tie rod if the preload adjustment has not been changed.
Remove the inner tie rod (5) from the rack assembly (1) as follows:
- Place a wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (4)
- Rotate the inner tie rod housing (4) counterclockwise until the inner tie rod (5) separates from the rack.

Fig 2: Rack, Inner Tie Rod & Threads

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Remove the old Loctite® from the threads (2) of the rack (1) and the inner tie rod (3).

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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.