Tailgate: Adjustments

ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: Swing gate adjustment measurements should be taken from stationary or welded body panels like the roof, rocker or quarter panels.
- During adjustment procedures, it is recommended that all the hinge fasteners be loosened except for the upper most fasteners. Adjustments can be made using the upper bolts to hold the door with final torque of the fasteners occurring after correct door positioning is achieved.
- A suitable body sealant should be used when removing or moving the hinges.

1. Remove the spare tire.

IN/OUT

NOTE:
- In/out swing gate adjustment is done by loosening the hinge to gate fasteners one hinge at a time and moving the door to the correct position.
- With the spare tire removed add 3 mm on the right side to compensate for sag after the spare tire is installed.

1. Remove the latch striker.
2. Remove the stabilizer wedge/striker.
3. For hinge side adjustments, loosen the hinge bolts and leave one upper hinge bolt hand tight.
4. Adjust the swing gate to the correct position. Refer to Body and Frame / Specifications / Dimensions.
5. Tighten the fasteners.
6. Install the latch striker.
7. Install the spare tire.

UP/DOWN

NOTE:
- Up/down swing gate adjustment is done by loosening the hinge to gate fasteners or the hinge to body fasteners, one hinge at a time and moving the door to the correct position.
- With the spare tire removed add 3 mm on the right side to compensate for sag after the spare tire is installed.

1. Remove the latch striker.
2. Remove the stabilizer wedge/striker.
3. For hinge side adjustments, loosen the hinge bolts and leave one upper hinge bolt hand tight.
4. Adjust the swing gate to the correct position. Refer to Body and Frame / Specifications / Dimensions.
5. Tighten the fasteners.
6. Install the latch striker.
7. Install the spare tire.

LEFT/RIGHT

NOTE:
- Left/right swing gate adjustment is done by loosening the hinge to body fasteners one hinge at a time and moving the door to the correct position.
- With the spare tire removed add 3 mm on the right side to compensate for sag after the spare tire is installed.

1. Remove the latch striker.
2. Remove the stabilizer wedge/striker.
3. Loosen the hinge to body bolts and leave one upper hinge bolt hand tight.
4. Adjust the swing gate to the correct position. Refer to Body and Frame / Specifications / Dimensions.
5. Tighten the fasteners.
6. Install the latch striker.
7. Install the spare tire.