K 3500 Truck 4WD V8-6.6L DSL Turbo VIN 1 (2001)
The following procedure should only be performed if the right side of the tailgate could be disengaged for the pickup truck and the hinge was
damaged or bent.
1.
Release (unhook) the left side tailgate support cable from the pickup box.
2.
Remove the tailgate from the vehicle.
3.
Remove the bolt (1) attaching the right side hinge (2) to the side of the tailgate.
4.
Locate and drill out the large weld (2) attaching the hinge (1) to the backside of the tailgate bracket (3). Remove the hinge.
Important:
Because the new hinge must be welded to the bracket on the tailgate in the next steps, do not paint the hinge until after installation. After
welding is complete, the new hinge must be primed and painted in the body color.
5.
Install a new hinge to the tailgate and install the bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
6.
Weld the backside of the new hinge to the original bracket on the tailgate.
7.
Tape off the area around the hinge and prime and paint the hinge as required.
8.
Reinstall the tailgate on the vehicle and proceed to the section titled, "Support Cable Replacement".
Support Cable Replacement - Classic CK and Sierra
The following procedure provides instruction for replacing the rear endgate (tailgate) support cables.
