Rear Door: Adjustments
DOOR ALIGNMENT - REARMaterial:
Material
Hinge and striker adjustments
NOTE: To correctly align the doors, adjust the hinges and the door latch striker. Adjusting the hinge affects the positioning of the outside surface of the door frame. Adjusting the door latch striker affects the alignment of the door relative to the weatherstrip and the door closing characteristics.
1. Measure the clearance between the front 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 door hinge to body bolts enough to permit movement.
5. Adjust the door as necessary.
6. Tighten the door to door hinge bolts.
Striker adjustment
7. Loosen the door latch striker bolts enough to permit movement.
8. Adjust the door latch striker as necessary.
9. Tighten the door latch striker 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.