Lifting - Jack Rattle
87chevy14CHEVROLET NUMBER: 88-T-03
SECTION: 10 - Body Section
Date: February, 1987
FIGURE NO. 1:
SUBJECT: JACK RATTLE
MODELS: 1988 C/K 20-30 SERIES
Some 1988 C/K 20-30 series models may have jack assemblies that rattle when the vehicle is driven over rough roads. To repair this condition, the following procedure should be followed:
1. Cut two pieces of adhesive backed closed cell sponge rubber (FBMS 610 Type 1B-ADH) 1-3/8" x 7/8" x 7/8" as shown in Figure No. 1.
NOTICE: FBMS 610 Type 1B-ADH is available from suppliers of foam rubber. One such source is:
Banks Brothers Corp. 590 Belleville Pike Keary, NJ 07032 (201) 991-6117
FIGURE NO. 2:
FIGURE NO. 3:
2. Insert the foam lengthwise between the two rivets in the jack base (Figure No. 2) and between the two rivets in the jack pad (Figure No. 3). The adhesive end should contact the jack base and jack pad.
3. After foam installation, ensure that the jack is fully folded down for storage
This condition was corrected in production beginning with the following VIN breakpoints:
GMC JE500556
Chevrolet JE101900
GMC JZ500593
Chevrolet JZ101777
GMC J1502040
Chevrolet J1106538
Labor Op T7355 should be used when performing this repair. Repair time is 0.3 hrs.