GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2000 🢒 GMC C Sierra - 2WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Liftgate Strut Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 831422 Size: SH

    Caution:  When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

  1. Open the liftgate.
  2. Support the liftgate.

    3. Notice: Apply pressure only at the end of the liftgate/hood assist rod that you are removing or attaching. Do NOT apply pressure to the middle of the rod because damage or bending will result.

  3. Carefully pry the retaining clip in order to remove the lower end of the liftgate strut (1) from the ball stud on the body.
  4. Carefully pry the retaining clip in order to remove the upper end of the liftgate strut (2) from the ball stud on the liftgate.
  5. Remove the liftgate strut from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 831422 Size: SH
  1. Install the liftgate strut to the vehicle ball studs.
  2. Push on the end of the strut in order to install the upper end of the liftgate strut (2) to the ball stud of the liftgate.
  3. Push on the end of the strut in order to install the lower the end of the liftgate strut (1) to the ball stud on the body.