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Front Door Alignment

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Inspection 

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.
  1. Inspect the front door-to-body dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame .

Adjustment 

All alignments 

  1. Open the door.
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  2. Remove the bolts and the striker assembly.

    Torque

    : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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    Front door in and out, up and down alignment 

  3. Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the door. Loosen: : 2 turn(s)
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  4. Adjust the door to specification. Refer to: Body and Frame .
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  5. Tighten the bolts.

    Torque

    : 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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    Front door fore, aft and tilt alignment 

  6. Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the door. Loosen: : 2 turn(s)
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  7. Carefully close the door.
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  8. Adjust the door to specification. Refer to: Body and Frame .
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  9. Carefully open the door.
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  10. Tighten the bolts.

    Torque

    : 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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    All alignments 

  11. Install the striker assembly.

    Torque

    : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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