RAM 3500 HD Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2008)
Tailgate Limiter: All Technical Service Bulletins
Body - Tailgate Cables Appear To Be of Unequal Lengths
NUMBER: 23-017-08
GROUP: Body
DATE: May 10, 2008
SUBJECT:
Tailgate - Side Check Cables Appear To Be Of Unequal Lengths
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves tensioning the tailgate check cable(s)
MODELS:
2008
(DR/DH/D1)
Ram Truck (1500/2500/3500)
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before May 07, 2008 (MDH 0507XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
One of the two side tailgate check cables may not be properly tensioned. This condition may cause an appearance, to the customer, that the tailgate side
check cables are of unequal lengths and may lead to unnecessary replacement of the check cable(s). The left side check cable will more often appear to
be the check cable that is longer, or loose in appearance.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the above condition is present perform the Repair Procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1.
Fully open the tailgate.
2.
Locate the tailgate check cable that appears loose or longer in length.
3.
Remove the loose / longer in appearance check cable from its attachment point at the cargo box / bed body (Fig. 1). Do not disconnect the loose /
longer in appearance check cable from the tailgate.
4.
With the other side tailgate check cable still properly attached at both ends, carefully close the tailgate so as not to damage the loose check cable,
