Chevrolet Light Duty Truck 1973, Service Manual

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BODY 1B-19
ENDGATES
Coach models (06) and utility models (14) use endgates
of similar, yet distinct design. Separate procedures follow
for service on each of these endgates.
ENDGATE ASSEMBLY-
(06) MODELS ONLY
Replace
1. Lower endgate, and remove hinge access covers. See
figure 50.
2. Remove endgate-to-hinge bolts.
3. Remove L.H. torque rod bracket, shown in figure
51.
4. Lift endgate to almost closed position and remove
support cables.
5. Remove endgate with torque rod.
6. To install, reverse removal procedure.
HINGES
Replacement
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 50.
2. Remove hinge assemblies. If the hinge pins are to
be removed, note the position of bushings so they
may be reinstalled in the same position.
3. Reverse procedure to install.
Fig. 50—Endgate, Hinges and Supports—(06 Only)
(0 6 A N D 14)
Fig. 51—Torque Rod—(06 Only)
ENDGATE DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove access cover shown in figure 52, 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 51,
then remove torque rod from endgate.
6. Remove screws connecting cam assemblies to sash
assembly, figure 53, then remove cam assemblies.
7. Remove glass from endgate.
Fig. 52—Latch and Remote Controls—(06 Only)
LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL