C 1500 Truck 2WD V8-5.3L VIN T (1999)
Disclaimer
Service Procedure
The following procedure provides instructions for inspecting, and if necessary, replacing the rear endgate (tailgate) support cables and inspecting the
right side tailgate hinge for damage, and replacing if necessary.
Notice:
It is recommended that a support be placed under the open tailgate in the next step to prevent the tailgate from being damaged in the event that it
drops when disconnecting, inspecting, and replacing the support cables.
Support Cable Inspection
1.
Open the rear tailgate and support it as necessary.
2.
Release (unhook) the right side tailgate support cable from the pickup box.
Important:
In the above illustration, the clear sealant (1) is shown as black in color. This was done for illustration purposes only. If sealant is present on
the support cables it will be clear or hazy (cloudy) in appearance.
3.
Inspect the end (eyelet) of the support cable that attaches to the tailgate for sealant covering the end of the cable strands.
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If there IS a clear type sealant (1) over the end of the cable strands, the support cable needs to be replaced. Reconnect the support cable to the
pickup box and perform this same inspection on the left support cable. After inspecting both cables, proceed to the section titled, "Hinge
Inspection"
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If there IS NOT a clear type sealant (2) over the end of the cable strands, that support cable does NOT need to be replaced. Reconnect the
support cable to the pickup box and perform this same inspection on the left support cable. After inspecting both cables, proceed to the section
titled, "Hinge Inspection"
Hinge Inspection
1.
Release (unhook) the RIGHT side tailgate support cable from the pickup box again.
