Body & Frame - Misalignment of Pickup Box to Cab
BULLETIN NUMBER: 93-10-45SECTION: 10
NUMBER: 6
CORPORATE
REFERENCE NUMBER: 261514
DATE: February 1993
SUBJECT:
MISALIGNMENT OF PICKUP BOX TO CAB
MODELS:
1982-93 S/T PICKUPS
CONDITION
Some owners of 1982-1993 S/T pickups may comment about misalignment of the pickup box to the cab.
CAUSE
Misalignment may occur as a result of the frame mounting hole not allowing side to side adjustment.
CORRECTION
To correct, if is necessary to enlarge the left front hole on the frame at the front of the pickup box and realign the box to the cab.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Loosen all of the pickup box to frame bracket mounting bolts. Remove only the left corner bolt.
2. Raise and support the front left corner of the box approximately one inch (1").
3. Drill, from the bottom up, the left front hole in the frame mounting bracket enlarging the hole to approximately 17 mm (11/16") ID.
4. Lower the box and loosen reinstall the left front corner mounting bolt.
5. Align the box to the cab body. Torque all the box to frame bracket mounting bolts 40-54 N-m (30-40 lbs.ft.).
WARRANTY INFORMATION
For vehicles repaired under warranty use:
Labor Operation:
B5300
Labor Time:
0.7 Hr