Tailgate - Latch Rattle

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NUMBER:
92-T-77

CORP. REF. NO:
161514

DATE:
April 1992

SECTION:
10


SUBJECT
END GATE LATCH RATTLE - INSTALL REVISED STRIKER ASSEMBLY


MODELS/YEARS
1991-92 BRAVADA





Some 1991-1992 Bravadas may exhibit an end gate latch rattle. 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 (number 7 on the illustration below) located behind the strikers.
2. Unscrew and remove the existing striker assemblies (number 6 on the illustration) from the vehicle.
3. Loosely assemble the new striker. (P/N 15700881 which is currently available from GMSPO) and washer and reinstall using the pencil marks as a guide.

4. Install the striker assemblies using a T50 Torx(R). Torque to 63 N-m (47 Lbs.Ft.).
5. Check for proper operation and that the gate is flush. 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.