C 2500 Suburban 2WD V8-8.1L VIN G (2001)
Front Door Hinge: Service and Repair
Door Hinge Pin and Bushing Replacement - Front Door
The door hinge pins and bushings are not replaceable.If the hinge pins or bushings are damaged, replace the door hinge as an assembly.
Front Body Side Hinge Replacement
Door Side Hinge Replacement
Front Body Side Hinge Replacement
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove related panels and component.
2. Remove any excess sealer surrounding the existing hinge and scribe the location of the hinge on the hinge pillar.
3. Lightly hand-sand the existing hinge with 100 grit or finer sandpaper in order to locate the 4 welds that attach the hinge to the pillar (Fig. 4-26).
IMPORTANT: Punch the center of the weld so that as much of the weld as possible is removed during the drilling.
4. Center punch each of the four weld marks on the original hinge.
IMPORTANT: Do not drill into the hinge pillar.