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    Antenna socket size - Which Lisle socket?

    I'm trying to remove the antenna on my 1996 Yukon, but the nut is being difficult. I've tried placing a slotted screwdriver in a notch and tapping with a hammer, but not luck. All I got was a chipped edge on the retaining nut. What size Lisle antenna socket is needed on these trucks? I don't...
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    Cracked Rear Main Seal Housing installing oil pan stud ....

    I was installing a new Felpro oil pan gasket on my 1996 5.7 Yukon and when I installed the rear stud into the Rear Main Seal housing, I cracked the housing where the stud goes on the driver side. I was following my Chilton guide which said to use 18 ft-lbs for oil pan nuts and bolts.... It...
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    Help with harmonic balancer

    Was going to replace the timing chain cover and I’m having a hard time removing the harmonic balancer. Took a pic of the inside and found somebody used a gasket material previously. Look by the key. 1996 5.7 Vortec. Now what..... any suggestions??? Thx Andy Sent from my iPhone...
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    How to remove kick panels ??

    I can't figure out how to remove the kick panels on the both driver/passenger sides. I have a 1996 Yukon. I want to replace the weather strip and would like to the panel out of the way. Thx, Andy
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    Help removing rear lift glass

    I have a 96 Yukon with the rear lift glass / tailgate. What's the recommended way to remove the rear lift glass? I'm guessing remove the support struts and the hinge pins, but i can't find best place to disconnect the electrical and hose for the defroster and wiper. The nuts for the...
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    Transmission cable and shift lock ends - replacement ?

    Short of purchasing a new transmission cable and shift lock actuator, can you replace the ends? Both pop off the pins easily. You can look at the actuator connector and it pops off... In the meantime, I’m using zip ties .... Any suggestions? Thx Andy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Front wheel well liners

    I was browsing some gmt400 videos and ran across a project where someone made a large front wheel well liner. Look at the 1:45 mark here: Anybody have an idea how to make these? As far as mounting goes, I was thinking about gluing neodymium magnets to the rubber material or figuring out...
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    Coil spring insulator problem

    I managed to get my new coil springs installed today. After a brief celebration I inspected my work. In one location it appears a side of an insulator got caught while positioning the spring. I’m debating whether to leave it as is or take it apart..... Any words of wisdom? Thx Andy...
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    Gasket between knuckle and dust shield. Where??

    As I’m replacing my UCA and LCA, thought I’d remove the knuckle and clean it up a bit. Ran across a gasket between the knuckle and the shield. However, Oreilly/AutoZone/AdvanceAuto don’t carry a replacement. Searches on RockAuto and Amazon failed too. 1996 C1500 Yukon, stock knuckle...
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    Timing Chain set for 1996 5.7L Vortec

    Greetings, Has anyone with a stock 1996 5.7L Vortec replaced the timing chain/gear set? I can't seem to figure out what set is required. What I have: 1996 GMC Yukon, 2WD 5.7L VIN R 4L60-E transmission 167,000 miles Looking at just the timing chain, the AC Delco site lists this part...
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    Front crankshaft seal diameter

    I have a 1996 5.7L Yukon. It is leaking oil in the front. Without taking the pulley wheels off, it seems to be coming from behind the harmonic balancer. I was looking to start ordering parts from Rockauto, but noticed two different diameters for the crankshaft seal...
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    Upper Control Arm Bolt Orientation

    I've seen several suggestions regarding the upper control arm bolt orientation. Does it matter? With a 140ftlb torque spec, ease of access to the nut seems the most important. The bolt orientations I've run across: 1 - Both bolt heads must be inboard of the control arm bracket (from Chilton...
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    My hood flipped up while driving....

    Due to a stupid mistake, the hood on my 96 Yukon flipped up and rested on my windshield after I hit 25mph.... It still opens and closes just fine, but the rear of hood by the hinge is lower. It's about 1/4" below the side fender at the antenna. The driver side has the same deflection. I...

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