K 3500 Truck 4WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN S (1999)
Rear Door Striker: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
The door striker bolts are special bolts and a washer mounted on the door opening's rear pillar. The bolts pass through a hole into a threaded plate
behind the pillar. The lock cam, or arm, of the locking mechanism engages and snaps around the striker bolt. In this position, the locking mechanism
secures the cab door.
The striker bolt position is not adjustable.
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 29843-9 TORX(R) Bit (Bit Size T47)
1. Mark the position of the striker bolt spacer on the door pillar.
2. Using the J29843-9 or a similar tool, remove the striker bolts.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the striker bolts into the door pillar retaining plate.
2. Align the striker bolt spacer with the mark made during the removal.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Using the J 29843-9 or a similar tool, hold the spacer in position.
Tighten
Tighten the striker bolt to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
