Front Door Alignment

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Inspection

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

Check the body-to-front door dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame .

Adjustment

All alignments

Open the front door.

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Remove the bolts and the striker assembly.

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Front door in and out, up and down alignment
Loosen the bolts enough to permit movement of the door.

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Adjust the door to specification. Refer to: Body and Frame .

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Tighten the bolts.
Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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Front door fore, aft and tilt alignment
Loosen the bolts enough to permit movement of the door.

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Carefully close the door.

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Adjust the door to specification. Refer to: Body and Frame .

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Carefully open the door.

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Tighten the bolts.
Torque: 24 lb.ft (32 Nm)

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All alignments
Install the striker assembly and the bolts.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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Check the body-to-front door dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame .

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