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Hinge Adjustment - Front

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item Specification
Multi-Purpose Grease (Spray) XL-5 ESB-M1C93-B
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.
NOTE: If the door will not align correctly, carry out an underbody misalignment check. For additional information, refer to FULL FRAME AND BODY MOUNTING .
NOTE: Check the rear door hinge adjustment before adjusting the front door hinge.
NOTE: The door should be adjusted for even and parallel fit with the body opening and surrounding panels.
  1. Measure the clearances between the door and the body.
    Fig 1: Measuring Clearances Between Door And Body
    G04585776Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Loosen the door latch striker bolt.
    Fig 2: Loosening Door Latch Striker Bolt
    G04585777Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the front fender. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  4. Mark the door hinge-to-body for reference.
    Fig 3: Marking Door Hinge To Body
    G04585778Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the A-pillar lower trim panel.
  6. Position the insulator aside, disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the pin-type retainer.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors
    G04585779Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Loosen the lower hinge nut.
    Fig 5: Locating Lower Hinge Nut
    G04585780Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: The stud is fixed and can not be adjusted.
    Fig 6: Identifying Door Hinge To Body Bolts
    G04585781Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Loosen the door hinge-to-body bolts enough to permit movement.
  9. Adjust the door as necessary.
  10. Tighten the 4 door hinge-to-body bolts.
    • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  11. Tighten the lower hinge nut.
    • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  12. Confirm the correct clearance between the door and the body.
    Fig 7: Measuring Correct Clearance Between Door And Body
    G04585782Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Position the insulator, connect the electrical connectors and install the pin-type retainer.
  14. Install the A-pillar lower trim panel.
  15. Install the front fender. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  16. Adjust the door latch striker as necessary.
    Fig 8: Adjusting Door Latch Striker
    G04585783Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Tighten the door latch striker bolts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  18. Lubricate the hinges and door check arms with multi-purpose grease spray.
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