K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-379 6.2L DSL VIN C FI (1989)
Some owners of 1988-91 C/K vehicles may comment that they experience rattles emanating from the tailgate link arm assembly. The rattle is a result of
excessive play between the two halves of the metal link arm and between the link arm and the mating components.
This condition may be corrected by replacing both the left and right hand metal link arms (Figure 1) with rubber cables (P/N 15675385 (LH) and
15675386 (RH)) (Figure 2). These rubber cables were designed to fit more securely against the latch to eliminate the excessive play between the two
halves of the link arm.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Lower and support the tailgate.
2.
Lift the link arm assemblies off the striker bolts.
3.
Remove the six bolts (three on each side) attaching the latch assemblies to the tailgate (Figure 1).
