GMC 1982 Light Duty Truck Service Manual page 183

Fig. 2D-53--Rear Door Check Strap
Fig. 2D-56--Weatherstrip--R.H. Rear Door
ENDGATES SUBURBAN A N D UTILITY MODELS
Suburban and utility models use endgates of similar,
yet distinct design. Separate procedures follow for service on
each of these endgates.
ENDGATE ASSEM BLY - SUBURBAN MODELS
ONLY
R eplacem ent
1. Lower endgate, and removed hinge access covers. See
figure 2D-57.
2. Remove endgate-to-hinge bolts.
3. Remove L.H. torque rod bracket, shown in figure 2D-
58.
4. If equipped with electric powered window, disconnect
wiring harness.
WEDGE
ADJUSTMENT
.04 MAX. CLEARANCE / N
IN SECONDARY LATCHED POSITION
OR .010 TO T 0 .0 5 0 INTERFERENCE
IN FULL LATCHED POSITION,
Fig. 2D-54--Wedge and Striker Adjustments
Fig. 2D-55--Weatherstrip - L.H. Rear Door
5. Lift endgate to almost closed position and remove
support cables.
6. Remove endgate with torque rod.
7. To install, reverse removal procedure.
HINGES
R eplacem ent
If necessary to remove hinges, remove endgate as
outlined previously, and proceed as follows:
1. Remove bolts from each of the hinge assemblies on the
underside of the body. See figure 2D-57.
2. Remove hinge assemblies. If the hinge pins are to
BODY 2D-21
UPPER
STRIKER
ADJUSTMENT
.17 ± .03 ( U / 6 4 DRILL)
IN SECONDARY LATCHED
POSITION