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Door Hinge, Front - Check Link Roller, Repair

Number 83-I-69 Section 2 Date 05/83
Subject: FRONT DOOR HINGE-CHECK LINK ROLLER-REPAIR - ALL 1982-1983 "G" AND 1983 "B" MODELS



Front door hinges on the 1982-1983 "G" and 1983 "B" styles with the check link roller may be repaired with part number 20497383 (see View B) using the following procedure:
1. Using a #29 (.1360) drill bit, drill a hole 10 mm (3/8") from the roller end of the hinge stop pin (see View A).

2. Thread drilled hole using a #8-32 tap.

3. Discard stop pin (Item 1, View B) included in parts package.

4.. Using a hammer, install roller, bushing and pin into hinge stop pin (Items 2, 3 and 4, View B).

5. Install an #8-32 hexagon set screw (part number 9426939 or equivalent) into tapped hole and tighten to retain roller pin. Apply Loctite thread sealer (part number 1052624 or equivalent) to set screw threads prior to installation.

6.. Install check link spring using tool J-29849 or equivalent.

7. Lubricate roller and bushing with 30 weight engine oil.
WARRANTY INFORMATION

Labor Operation B4060
Time Allowance .3 Hr.