Front Door Alignment

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Inspection

1.

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

Adjustment

All alignments

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

1.

Remove the bolts and the striker assembly.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

GFD146498

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2.

Remove the fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .

Front door in and out, up and down alignment

3.

Loosen the bolts enough to permit movement of the door.
Torque: 46 lb.ft (62.5 Nm)

GFD146499

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4.

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

GFD146500

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Front door fore, aft and tilt alignment

5.

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

Remove trim panel.

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6.

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Loosen the bolts and nut enough to permit movement of the door.

Torque:

Bolts : 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

Nut : 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)

GFD146502

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7.

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Loosen the bolts enough to permit movement of the door.

Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

GFD146503

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8.

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

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

GFD146504

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All alignments

9.

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

10.

Install the removed components.