Support my Channel here! / dannyjohnson This video shows how to repair the very common GM tail gate lever failure. 1999-2006 GM Tail Gate latch Repair: Chevrolet Silverado/ GMC Sierra
Push the green clip in the hole first. The tapered cylindrical part that enters the hole is typically called a "ferrule." When you place the steel push-rod into the hole in the back of the ferrule, it expands the ferrule and locks it in place. By putting the steel rod in first, you're trying to force an expanded ferrule through the hole in the tab. That's why you experienced so much force when you did it.
Thank you for posting this. I had no idea what had failed, nor what to do to fix it. I'm sure you saved me a bunch of time and money that a trip to my local GMC dealer would have cost me.
Christopher Moritz I’m glad you found the video! Feel free to see my others on this truck and subscribe if you haven’t! ru-vid.com/group/PLIjr-uSYDZi42E1Ceb5_pBK-e7phLJxBN
C'mon let's not get cheap. As a owner you would have a peace of mind knowing that you replaced it with a good product instead of wire or some other BS.