Door Alignment - Front

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 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 XL-5	ESB-M1C93-B

NOTE: To correctly align the doors, adjust the hinges and the door latch strikers. Adjusting the hinge affects the positioning of the outside surface of the door. Adjusting the door latch striker affects the alignment of the door relative to the weatherstrip and the door closing characteristics.

Hinge and striker adjustments

Measure the clearance between the front fender and the front door.

Fig 1: Measuring Clearance Between Front Fender And Front Door
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Measure the clearance between the front door and the rear door.

Fig 2: Measuring Clearance Between Front Door And Rear Door
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Hinge adjustment

Mark the door and door hinge for reference.

Fig 3: Marking Door And Door Hinge For Reference
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Loosen the hinge to door bolts enough to permit movement.

Fig 4: Loosening Hinge To Door Bolts
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Adjust the door as necessary.
Tighten the hinge-to-door bolts.

Fig 5: Tightening Hinge-To-Door Bolts - With Torque Specification
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Striker adjustment

Loosen the door latch striker bolt enough to permit movement.

Fig 6: Loosening Door Latch Striker Bolt
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Adjust the door latch striker as necessary.

Fig 7: Adjusting Door Latch Striker
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Tighten the door latch striker bolts.

Fig 8: Tightening Door Latch Striker Bolts - With Torque Specification
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Hinge and striker adjustments

Check the adjustment and repeat as necessary.
Lubricate the hinges and door check arms with multi-purpose grease spray.