C 1500 Truck 2WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN F (1998)
Front Door Hinge: Customer Interest
Doors (Front) - Noisy/Binding/Won't Stay Open.
File In Section: 08 - Body and Accessories
Bulletin No.: 99-08-64-024
Date: October, 1999
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Noisy or Binding Front Doors, Doors Hard to Open or Will Not Stay Open
(Install New Door Detent Link)
Models:
1998-99 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Models
Condition
Some owners may comment on any of the following conditions:
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The front doors are difficult to open.
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The doors may not stay open.
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The doors are noisy and/or binding when opened.
Cause
A worn or improperly operating door hinge detent link may cause this condition.
Correction
A new door detent link kit, which includes a new rivet, washer, and nut, has been developed to correct this condition. Install a new detent link kit on
affected vehicles. Use the following procedure and the part numbers listed below.
Tools Required
J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor
1.
Remove the door spring using the J 36604, or equivalent.
2.
Using a punch (1), mark a spot for drilling at the top center of the old rivet (4).
Notice:
