Rear Door: Adjustments

DOOR ALIGNMENT - REAR

Material:

Material

Hinge and striker adjustments

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.







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







2. Measure the clearance between the rear door and the body.

Hinge adjustment







3. Mark the door to door hinge for reference.







4. Loosen the hinge to door bolts enough to permit movement.
5. Adjust the door as necessary.







6. Tighten the door hinge to door bolts.

Striker adjustment







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







8. Adjust the door latch striker plate as necessary.







9. Tighten the door latch striker plate bolts.

Hinge and striker adjustments
10. Check the adjustment and repeat as necessary.
11. Lubricate the hinges and door check arms with multi-purpose grease spray.