GMC 4000 Series Service Manual page 525

Sec. 11
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SHEET METAL
Figure 3 — Radiator Shell Flexible M ounting
NOTE: If collision repairs were made to front
end of vehicle, it may be necessary to re-align the
shell and hood panels, using means of threaded
yoke on radiator shell support strut rods (fig. 4).
By shortening or lengthening rods, top of radiator
core and shell can be tilted fore and aft to obtain
proper hood alignment.
FENDER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
NOTE: The following describes procedure for
replacing the complete fender assembly which in­
cludes components shown in figure 5. Replacing
the right-hand fender assembly necessitates re­
moving the battery and box bolted to the right-hand
fender skirt and fender support.
Figure 4 — Radiator Shell Strut Rod
G M C S E R V I C E M A N U A L
SUPPORT BRACKET
REMOVAL
tach bumper to fender front support bracket.
spacer(s), nut(s) and washer(s) which attachfender
to running board.
fender support to frame side rail. Lift fender a s­
sembly from vehicle.
sible, then roll it forward over the wheel.
can be readily separated from fender. It is neces­
sary to remove the entire fender assembly in
order to replace the fender skirt.
INSTALLATION
prior to assembling in order to prevent twisting.
install fender assembly in reverse of "Removal"
procedures. Install battery and battery box to right
fender assembly.
loosely, components can be readily aligned before
final tightening.
T - 5 2 5 0
replacement procedure not to scratch paint on hood
side panel latches mounted just above fenders.
FEN D ER A N D SK IRT A S S E M B L Y
M O U N T IN G
BOLT HOLES r
F EN D ER D IS C O N N E C T P O IN T S
Figure 5 — Fender Replacement (Typical)
1. Lift hood panel.
2. Remove bolts, nuts, and washers which at­
3. At rear of fender remove bolt(s), bolt
4. Remove nuts from four bolts which attach
5. Pull fender out from vehicle as far as pos­
NOTE: If desired, the skirt and fender support
Care should be taken with fender and skirt
Assemble fender and skirt if necessary, then
NOTE: If all attaching hardware is installed
IMPORTANT: Care should be taken throughout
SPACERS