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).

4. Remove the striker bolts from the pickup box.

5. Install the latch assemblies with the redesigned rubber cables (P/N 15675385 (LH) and 15675386 (RH)).

6. Install the six bolts (three on each side) into the latch assemblies (Figure 2).

7. Tighten the bolts attaching the cables to the tailgate to 25 N-m. (18 lbs.ft.).

Important

DO NOT torque the bolts over 25 N-m (18 lbs. ft.). Exceeding the torque specifications could cause the cable assembly to catch against the latch assembly.

8. Install new striker bolts (P/N 15673252). Torque the striker bolts to 63 N-m (47 lbs.ft.).

8. Install new striker bolts (P/N 15673252). Torque the striker bolts to 63 N-m (47 lbs.ft.).

9. Raise the tailgate and attach the cables to the striker bolts.

SERVICE PARTS INFORMA-NON

Part Number Description Qty/Veh
15675385 Latch Assembly (LH) 1
15675386 Latch Assembly (RH) 1
15673252 Striker Bolt 2

Parts are expected to be available on 4-20-92. In case of limited inventory parts will be placed on 400 control to waive VIP surcharges. Only verifiable emergency orders will be accepted. GMSPO will make every effort to obtain parts. However, the part will be shipped premium transportation at the dealer's expense and all other order types will be placed on backorder until the 400 control is removed.

WARRANTY INFORMATION For vehicles repaired under warranty use:

Labor Description Labor
0p. Time

B5750 Support, Tailgate Cable - 0.2 hrs.
Replace (RH)

B5751 Support, Tailgate Cable - 0.2 hrs.
Replace (LH)

Tailgate Link Arm Assembly - Rattles