Pickup Box Tailgate - Hard To Latch In Cold Temps.
NO: 23-98-94GROUP: Body
DATE: Dec. 23, 1994
SUBJECT:
Pick Up Box Tailgate Hard to Latch in Cold Temperatures
MODELS:
1993 - 1994 (AN) Dakota
1994 (BR) Ram Truck
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Pick up box tailgate hard to close in cold temperatures, usually when ambient temperature drops below freezing.
DIAGNOSIS:
If vehicle pick up box tailgate is hard to latch during cold weather and strikers are adjusted properly, perform the repair procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
2 55075773 Caliper Stop
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves the installation of a shorter caliper stop.
1. Open and lower the pick up box tailgate.
2. Cut tail off rubber caliper stop and remove from latch (see Figure 1).
3. Install new rubber caliper stop, P/N 55075773, by pulling tail through latch housing until seated, making sure lower section is under the latch.
4. Lube all tailgate latch components with proper grease.
5. Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 for other side.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: 23-41-01-98 0.2 Hrs.
Caliper Stop, Tailgate Latch Replace
(one or both)
FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part