Rear Door Alignment

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Inspection

1.

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

Adjustment

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

All alignments

1.

Remove the bolts and the striker assembly.

GFD51067

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Rear door in and out, up and down alignment

2.

Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the door.
Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

GFD51068

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3.

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

GFD51069

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Rear door fore, aft and tilt alignment

4.

Loosen the bolt to permit movement of the door.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

GFD51070

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5.

Refer to: Seatbelt Retractor and Pretensioner .

6.

Loosen the nuts to permit movement of the door.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

GFD51071

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7.

Loosen the nuts to permit movement of the door.

GFD51072

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8.

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

GFD51073

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All alignments

9.

Install the striker assembly.
Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

GFD51067

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10.

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

11.

Install the removed components.