RATTLE FROM 'B' PILLAR CAB MTS CUSHION AREA-SERVICE PROCEDURE

Subject: RATTLE FROM "B" PILLAR CAB MOUNT CUSHION AREA

Model and Year: 1991 C/K TRUCKS

Some 1991 C/K trucks may experience a rattle from "B" pillar cab mount cushion area.

SERVICE PROCEDURE:

To correct this condition it is necessary to increase torque on the cab body and radiator support mounts to the following revised torque specifications.

1. Body mount bolt (P/N 15611432) from 60-90 N.m. (44-66 lbs.ft.) to 75-95 N.m. (55-70 lbs.ft.)(Figure 1).

2. Radiator support mount (P/N 15538569) from 40-55 N.m. (30-40 lbs.ft.) to 50-63 N.m. (37-46 lbs.ft.)(Figure 2).

The revised torque specifications started with the following VIN breakpoints:

Ft. Wayne ASM 1GCDC14K0MZ168782 Oshawa ASM 2GCHC39N1M1191836 Pontiac East ASM 1GBGC24J4ME175532

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

For vehicles repaired under warranty use: Labor Operation: T7291 Labor Time: 0.2 hrs

Note: Labor Operation is coded to base vehicle warranty coverage in the warranty system.

FIGURE 1-BODY MOUNT SUPPORT

RECOMMENDED, TIGHTENING SEQUENCE

1. (REGULAR CAB) LEFT SIDE BODY MOUNT 01 (FRONT) AND 02 (REAR) MUST BE TIGHTENED IN THIS ORDER. 2. (EXTENDED CAB) LEFT SIDE BODY MOUNT 01 (FRONT) AND 03 (REAR) MUST BE TIGHTENED IN THIS ORDER. 3. ALL RIGHT HAND BODY MOUNTS AND (EXTENDED CAB) BODY MOUNT 02 ARE TO BE TIGHTENED LAST.

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