C 3500 HD Truck 2WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN F (2001)
1. Install the bolt-on hinges to the pillar and the door by completing the following steps:
1.1.
Position the bolt-on service replacement hinges within the scribe marks made on the body hinge pillar at the time of the removal.
1.2.
Center punch each bolt hole location on the body hinge pillar and/or on the door.
1.3.
Drill a 13.0 mm (0.51 in) hinge attaching hole in 3 steps in order to assure the proper placement of the hinge.
2. Prepare the surface for the replacement hinges using a file or a similar tool.
3. Coat the mating surfaces of the hinges with a medium-bodied sealer.
4. Install the hinges, the backing plate, the bolts, and the nuts by completing the following steps:
4.1.
Align the hinge, the pillar, and/or the door with the holes in the hinge pillar and the door.
4.2.
Place the bolts through the hinge, the pillar and/or the door, and the backing plate.
5. Apply sealer around the hinges.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
6. Install the nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 35 N.m (26 lb if).
