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Front Door: Adjustments




1. ADJUST DOOR IN FORWARD/REARWARD AND VERTICAL DIRECTIONS
Using SST, loosen the body side hinge bolts to adjust.
SST 09812-00010

Torque: 26 N.m (265 kg.cm, 19 ft.lb)




2. ADJUST DOOR IN LEFT/RIGHT AND VERTICAL DIRECTIONS
Loosen the door side hinge bolts to adjust.

HINT: Substitute the bolt with washer for the centering bolt.

Torque: 26 N.m (265 kg.cm, 19 ft.lb)




3. ADJUST DOOR LOCK STRIKER
a. Check that the door fit and door lock linkages are adjusted correctly.
b. Loosen the striker mounting screws.

Torque: 11 N.m (115 kg.cm, 8 ft.lb)

c. Using a plastic hammer, tap the striker to adjust it.