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Hinge Adjustment -Rear

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item Specification
Multi-Purpose Grease Spray F5AZ-19G209-AA ESR-M1C159-A in Canada CXC-110-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.
  1. Measure the clearance between the door and the body.
    Fig 1: Measuring Clearance Between Door And Body
    G03250390Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Loosen the door latch striker plate bolts.
    Fig 2: Loosening Door Latch Striker Plate Bolts
    G03250391Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the front seat safety belt retractor. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .
  4. Mark the door hinge to body for reference.
    Fig 3: Marking Door Hinge To Body For Reference
    G03250392Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Loosen the door hinge to body bolts enough to permit movement.
    Fig 4: Loosening Door Hinge To Body Bolts Enough To Permit Movement
    G03250393Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Adjust the door as necessary.
    Fig 5: Adjusting Door
    G03250394Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Tighten the door hinge to body bolts.
    Fig 6: Tightening Door Hinge To Body Bolts
    G03250395Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Confirm the correct clearance between the door and the body.
    Fig 7: Measuring Correct Clearance Between Door And Body
    G03250396Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the front seat safety belt retractor. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .
  10. Adjust the door latch striker as necessary.
    Fig 8: Adjusting Door Latch Striker As Necessary
    G03250397Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Tighten the door latch striker bolts.
    Fig 9: Tightening Door Latch Striker Bolts
    G03250398Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Lubricate the hinges and door check arms with multi-purpose grease spray.
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