K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-379 6.2L DSL VIN C FI (1989)
2.
For Medium Duty vehicles, refer to the Doors subsection in the appropriate Medium Duty Service Manual for hinge bushing replacement
procedures.
Parts Information
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Replacing Door Stop Check Pin (Check Pin Damaged)
Refer to the Doors subsection in the appropriate Medium Duty Service Manual for door stop check pin replacement procedures.
Parts Information
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Installing Backing Plates and Reinforceing Service Hinges
Installing Backing Plates and Reinforcing Service Hinges (Pillar Cracked)
1.
Refer to the Doors subsection in the appropriate Service Manual for hinge replacement procedures.
2.
Use a spot weld drill or 1/2" rotabroach bit in order to remove the factory hinge welds. When installing backing plates, tack-weld the four nuts to
the backing plates before installing them to the cowl. When installing backing plates, order the plates, the attaching bolts and the nuts separately.
Refer to the Parts Information.
3.
Using a hammer, lightly tap the pins in order to secure the pins in the hinge.
4.
Apply a small amount of LOCTITE(TM) or equivalent to the head of the pins.
