How Do I Replace The Pin On My Door Hinge

How to replace the door hinge pins on a 1999 chevrolet silverado z71 gmc sierra and the benefits of doing so.

How do i replace the pin on my door hinge. Take them out and lightly tap them in until the pin is at least slightly intersecting with the hinge and door. Open and close the door a few times to further distribute the lubricant around the hinge. Step 2 remove lower hinge pin unless you have an engine hoist to hold the door in place or two other people helping you you must change the hinge pins one at a time. Once the door is in relative alignment with the hinges it s time to get the pins in.

Have another person or a support that will fit under the door as you work. Simply spray the lubricant into the gaps under the hinge cap the hinge bottom and each of the hinge gaps. To help alleviate the gravity concerns you should start with the top pin then the bottom. The best way to remove door hinge pin with a bottom cap.

The pins have the ends peened at the factory so it s sometimes easier to just cut the hinge pin in half and drive each half out of the hinge. The door hinge pin and bushing repair kit p n 926 11768 comes with 4 pins 8 bushings 6 smaller bushings and 2 larger bushings there are only 4 smaller bushings pictured because i was in a hurry and already installed 2 of them in the hinge.