INSTALLATION OF LUGGAGE RACK PROC. FOR REDUCED WIND NOISE

SUBJECT: INSTALLATION OF ROOF LUGGAGE RACK (SERVICE PROCEDURE)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1992 C/K SUBURBAN, C/K UTILITY, M/L VANS ------------------- WITH ROOF LUGGAGE RACK

This bulletin provides the correct procedure for installing roof luggage racks onto 1992 C/K Suburbans, Utilities and M/L Vans. Incorrect installation of roof luggage racks could result in increased wind noise. This wind noise may be caused by air flow vibrating against the luggage rack cross rails.

The roof rack cross rails have been redesigned for the 1992 M/L Vans. The new design is symmetrical and eliminates the need for positioning the M/L Van cross rails in a particular direction Refer to Figure 1. The new design has superior wind noise reduction characteristics.

The assembly and installation procedures for the roof luggage rack on the 1992 C/K Suburban and C/K Utility have been modified. Both the position and directional placement of the cross rails are important in reducing wind noise.

Installation instructions described below are divided into two sections: - 1992 C/K Suburbans and C/K Utilities - 1992 M/L Vans

SERVICE PROCEDURE:

FOR 1992 SUBURBANS AND C/K UTILITIES ONLY

NOTE: The procedure for installing roof luggage racks onto 1992 Suburbans and C/K Utilities is different than the installation procedure for other vehicles.

Assembly of Roof Luggage Rack

1. Install sliders into slots in side rail assembly.

2. Secure fasteners (M6 x 1 x 20) into sliders and lock plates.

3. Slip support assembly into side rail at all four corners.

4. Secure fasteners (M5 x 0.8 x 10) into support assembly.

5. Position the narrow edge of both front and rear cross rails toward the front of the vehicle. A directional sticker is attached to the cross rail to provide assistance in positioning both the front and rear rails.

6. FOR SUBURBAN: Align the front cross rail with the second support refer to Figure 2.

FOR UTILITY: Position the front cross rail 200 mm (8 in.) behind the first support Refer to Figure 4.

7. Position the rear cross rail against the last support assembly.

8. Slip cross rails into slider.

9. Secure fasteners (M5 x 0.8 x 10) into cross rails.

10. Torque fasteners in slider and lock plates to 2.2 N.m. (20 in. lbs.)

11. Torque fasteners in cross rail and support assembly to 1.6 N.m. (15 in. lbs.).

Installation of Roof Luggage Rack

1. Place side rail support gaskets onto the roof of the vehicle (Figures 3 and 5).

NOTE: Position gaskets so carrier arrow points outward.

2. Mount roof luggage rack onto support gaskets.

3. Secure fasteners specified in Figures 3 and 5 into side rail supports and gaskets.

4. Torque fasteners to 2.2 - 3.4 N.m. (20 - 30 in.lbs.).

5. Secure rubber side rail cap onto center support (Figure 3).

FOR 1985 - 1992 M/L VANS ONLY -----------------------------

Torque specifications and installation instructions are covered in the instruction sheet contained within each roof rack kit.

IMPORTANT: To reduce wind noise in 1985 - 1992 M/L Vans, the cross rails must be installed even with the center supports.

For reduced wind noise in 1985 - 1991 M/L Vans, because the cross rails are not symmetrical, the blunt edge of the cross rails and blunt edge of the rubber inserts must face the front of the vehicle.

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