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Hinge Adjustment - Rear

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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 clearance between the door and the body.
    Fig 1: Measuring Clearance Between Door And Body
    G04585784Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Loosen the door latch striker bolts.
    Fig 2: Loosening Door Latch Striker Bolts
    G04585785Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the front seat safety belt retractor. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .
  4. Mark the door hinge-to-body for reference.
    Fig 3: Marking Door Hinge-To-Body
    G04585786Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Loosen the door hinge-to-body nuts enough to permit movement.
    Fig 4: Loosening Door Hinge To Body Nuts
    G04585787Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Adjust the door as necessary.
  7. Tighten the door hinge-to-body nuts.
    • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  8. Confirm the correct clearance between the door and the body.
    Fig 5: Measuring Correct Clearance Between Door And Body
    G04585788Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the front seat safety belt retractor. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .
  10. Adjust the door latch striker as necessary.
    Fig 6: Adjusting Door Latch Striker
    G04585789Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Tighten the door latch striker bolts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  12. Lubricate the hinges and door check arms with multi-purpose grease spray.
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