GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 1998 🢒 GMC Suburban - 2WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Door Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Apply cloth-backed tape to the door and the body pillar.

    2. Object Number: 277794 Size: SH
  2. Remove the lower hinge pin retainer.
  3. Remove the lower hinge pin by completing the following steps:
    4. 3.1. Use a pair of locking pliers in order to grasp the pin.
    3.2. Use a soft-faced hammer in order to drive out the pin.
    3.3. Install a bolt through the lower hinges in order to temporarily hold the door in place during the removal of the upper hinge.
  4. Remove the upper hinge pin retainer.
  5. Remove the upper hinge pin.
  6. Remove the bolt from the lower pin hole.
  7. Remove the door from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 277794 Size: SH
  1. Install the door to the vehicle.
  2. Install a bolt through the lower hinge pin holes in order to temporarily hold the door in place.
  3. Install the upper hinge pin with the pointed end of the pin pointing up.
  4. Install a new hinge pin retainer.
  5. Remove the temporary bolt from the lower hinge.
  6. Install the lower hinge pin with the pointed edge of the pin pointing down.
  7. Install a new hinge pin retainer.
  8. Lubricate the bushing with engine oil.