Front Door Alignment

Adjustment 

All alignments 

1. 1.
   
   Check the body to front door dimensions. Refer to: Body And Frame .

1. 2.
   
   Remove the bolts and the striker assembly.

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Front door in and out, up and down alignment 

1. 3.
   
   Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the door.

   Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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1. 4.
   
   Adjust the door to specification. Refer to: Body And Frame .

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Front door fore, aft and tilt alignment 

1. 5.
   
   Remove the fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .

1. 6.
   
   Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the door.

   Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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1. 7.
   
   Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the door.

   Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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1. 8.
   
   Adjust the door to specification. Refer to: Body And Frame .

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All alignments 

1. 9.
   
   Tighten the bolts.

   Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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1. 10.
   
   Check the body to front door dimensions. Refer to: Body And Frame .

1. 11.
   
   Install any removed components as needed.