Door Alignment - Rear

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 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.

Hinge and striker adjustments

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

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

Fig 2: Measuring Clearance Between Rear Door And Body
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Hinge adjustment

Mark the door to door hinge for reference.

Fig 3: Marking Door To Door Hinge
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Loosen the hinge-to-door bolts enough to permit movement.

Fig 4: Loosening Hinge-To-Door Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Adjust the door as necessary.
Tighten the door hinge-to-door bolts.

Fig 5: Tightening Door Hinge-To-Door Bolts - With Torque Specification
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Striker adjustment

Loosen the door latch striker plate bolts enough to permit movement.

Fig 6: Loosening Door Latch Striker Plate Bolts
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Adjust the door latch striker plate as necessary.

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

Fig 8: Tightening Door Latch Striker Plate - With Torque Specification
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Hinge and striker adjustments

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