Tailgate - Latch Rattle, Revised Striker Assembly R&R

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GMC NUMBER: 92-10-68

GROUP: 10 Body Section

DATE: April 1992

CORPORATE
NUMBER: 161514


SUBJECT:
END GATE LATCH RATTLE (INSTALL REVISED STRIKER ASSEMBLY)

MODELS:
1983-92 "S/T" 2 AND 4 DOOR UTILITIES


Owners of some 1983-1992 S/T 2 and 4 door utility vehicles may comment that their end gate latch rattles. One possible cause of this condition is the end gate latch fork bolts contacting the striker assembly (metal-to-metal) causing a rattle.

To correct this condition, it is necessary to install a new striker assembly that has a urethane sleeve over the striker post. The urethane sleeve prevents metal-to-metal contact and may eliminate the rattle.

SERVICE PROCEDURE:





1. With the end gate open, use a grease pencil to mark around the circumference of each washer (Figure 1, "7") located behind the strikers.

2. Unscrew and remove the existing striker assemblies (Figure 1, "6") from the vehicle.

3. Loosely assemble the new striker (Figure 1, "6") (P/N 15700881) and washer (Figure 1, "7") and reinstall using the pencil marks as a guide.

4. Install the striker assemblies (Figure 1, "6") using a T50 Torx(R). Torque to 63 N-m (47 lbs. ft.).

5. Check for proper operation and end gate flushness. Adjust the striker assemblies if required.

The end gate lock strikers can be adjusted up or down, fore or aft, to obtain proper closure of the end gate. The end gate should seal completely with minimum closing effort. Torque the striker bolts to 63 N-m (47 lbs.ft.).


SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number Description Qty/Veh.
15700881 Striker Assy. 2

Parts are expected to be available on 4/6/92. 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 Labor
0p. Description Time
B5820 Striker and/or Support- 0.2 hrs.
Replace (RH)
B5821 Striker and/or Support- 0.2 hrs.
Replace (LH)