GMC 1982 Light Duty Truck Service Manual page 184

2D-22 BODY
be removed, note the position of bushings so they may
be reinstalled in the same position.
3. Reverse procedure to install.
ENDGATE DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove access cover shown in figure 2D-59, to gain
access to interior components.
2. Detach remote control rods from lock assembly by
removing clips.
3. Remove bolts securing lock assembly, and remove lock
assembly.
4. Remove handle assembly bolts and remove inside
handle.
5. Remove R.H. torque rod bracket screws, figure 2D-58,
then remove torque rod from endgate.
6. Remove screws connecting cam assemblies to sash
assembly, figure 2D-60, then remove cam assemblies.
7. Remove glass from endgate.
8. Unclip and remove inner and outer seal assemblies.
9. Remove screws connecting window regulator assembly
Fig. 2D-58--Torque Rod(Suburban)
to endgate, figure 2D-60, and remove regulator.
C A U T IO N : Step 10 m ust be p erfo rm ed if the
w in d o w is rem o ved or d is e n g a g e d from the
reg ulator lift arms. The lift arm s are und er tension
from the counter-balance spring, a n d can cause
injury if the motor is rem oved w ith o u t locking the
sector gears in position.
10. For endgates with electric window, secure the window
regulator lift arms before removing the electric motor,
when the window glass has been removed or disengaged
from the lift arms.
a. Drill a 1/8 (3.1mm) inch hole through the sector
gear and back plate, as shown in figure 2D-60. Install
a sheet metal tapping screw into the hole to lock the
sector gears in position.
b. Remove the regulator motor attaching screws and
remove the motor assembly.
1 1. From inside the endgate, remove the nuts fastening the
outside handle to endgate and remove the outside
handle. See figure 2 D -6 1.
If equipped with power tailgate window, detach wiring
harness from motor.
12. Remove side bolts connecting left and right glass
channels to endgate and remove channels.
13. Removed side latch bolts and remove side latches with
control rods. See figure 2D-59. Detach wiring harness
from R.H. latch if so equipped.
14. Separate side latch from control rod by pulling control
rod thru nylon guide.
15. Reverse the above procedure for reassembly and
installation.
A djustm ents
Loosen bolts, adjust at either endgate hinge position or
endgate latch, then retighten bolts.
ENDGATE ASSEM BLY-U TILITY MODELS ONLY
R eplacem ent
1. Lower endgate, then remove four bolts securing hinge
to body on each side. See figure 2D-62. Disconnect
wiring harness if so equipped.
Fig. 2D-59--Latch and Remote Controls(Suburban)