Hinge Adjustment -Front

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item	Specification
Multi-Purpose Grease Spray F5AZ-19G209-AA	ESR-M1C159-A in Canada CXC0110-B

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.

NOTE: If the door will not align correctly, carry out an underbody misalignment check. .

NOTE: Check the rear door hinge adjustment before adjusting the front door hinge.

NOTE: The door should be adjusted for even and parallel fit with the body opening and surrounding panels.

Measure the clearances between the door and the body.

Fig 1: Measuring Clearances Between Door And Body
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Loosen the door latch striker bolt.

Fig 2: Loosening Door Latch Striker Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the front fender. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
Mark the door hinge to body for reference.

Fig 3: Marking Door Hinge
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the A-pillar lower trim panel.
Position the insulator aside.
1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
2. Remove the pin-type retainer.
  
  Fig 4: Positionign Insulator Aside
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
3. Loosen the lower hinge nut.
  
  Fig 5: Loosening Lower Hinge Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
4. Loosen the door hinge to body bolts enough to permit movement.
5. Adjust the door as necessary.
6. Tighten the hinge to body bolts.
  
  Fig 7: Tightening Hinge To Body Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
7. Tighten the lower hinge to body nut.
  
  Fig 8: Tightening Lower Hinge To Body Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
8. Confirm the correct clearance between the door and the body.
  
  Fig 9: Measuring Correct Clearance Between Door And Body
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
9. Position the insulator.
  1. Connect the electrical connectors.
  2. Install the pin-type retainer.
  Fig 10: Positioning Insulator
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
10. Install the A-pillar lower trim panel.
11. Install the front fender. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
12. Adjust the door latch striker plate as necessary.
  
  Fig 11: Adjusting Door Latch Striker Plate
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
13. Tighten the door latch striker plate bolts.
  
  Fig 12: Tightening Door Latch Striker Plate Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
14. Lubricate the hinges and door check arms with multi-purpose grease spray.