Door Alignment

Material

Fig 1: Material Specifications

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Both adjustments

CAUTION: When correcting the door alignment, the door window glass must be adjusted to avoid damage to the glass.

NOTE: To correctly align the doors, adjust the hinges and the door latch striker plates. Adjusting the hinge affects the positioning of the outside surface of the door frame. Adjusting the door latch striker plate affects the alignment of the door relative to the weatherstrip and the door closing characteristics.

Measure the clearance between the front fender and the door.

Fig 2: Measuring Clearance Between Front Fender And Door
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Measure the clearance between the door and the body.

Fig 3: Measuring Clearance Between Door And Body
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Hinge adjustment

NOTE: The fender was removed for clarity.

Fig 4: Marking Door To Door Hinge For Reference

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Mark the door to door hinge for reference.

NOTE: The fender was removed for clarity.

Fig 5: Loosening Door Hinge To Body Bolts

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Loosen the door hinge to body bolts enough to permit movement.
Adjust the door as necessary.

NOTE: The fender was removed for clarity.

Fig 6: Tightening Door To Door Hinge Bolts

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Tighten the door to door hinge bolts.
Striker Adjustment
Loosen the door latch striker plate bolts enough to permit movement.

Fig 7: Loosening Door Latch Striker Plate Bolts
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Adjust the door latch striker plate as necessary.

Fig 8: Adjusting Door Latch Striker Plate
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Tighten the door latch striker plate bolts.

Fig 9: Tightening Door Latch Striker Plate Bolts
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Both adjustments
Check the adjustment and repeat as necessary.
Adjust the door window glass alignment. For additional information, refer to Door Window Glass .
Lubricate the hinges and door check arms with multi-purpose grease spray.