K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-6.0L VIN U (1999)
12.
Tighten the nut until the shoulder bottoms out.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 12-14 N.m (106-124 lb in).
13.
Install the door detent spring. Use the J 36604, or equivalent. Refer to the Doors subsection in the appropriate Service Manual for the door spring
installation procedures.
14.
Open and close the door several times in order to test for noise, high effort and free movement of the detent link.
Parts Information
P/N
Description
Qty
15043450
Link Kit, Frt Side Dr
1
Hinge Detent
1050109
Grease
1
(In Canada use
P/N 5264008)
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor
Operation
Description
Labor Time
B4057
Link or Spring, Frt Dr Hold
Use published
Open (Both) - Replace
labor
operation time
Technical Service Bulletin # 99-08-64-024 Date: 991001
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.
