Chevrolet 10 Series 1968, Service Manual

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BODY IB -13
PANEL AND SUBURBAN ENDGATE, LIFTGATE
AND REAR DOOR STRIKERS—ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 32)
Locations for striker adjustment are typically shown in
Figure 32. Adjust to dimension shown and add spacers
as required.
DOOR ASSEMBLY (CAB)
Replacement
Remove the door assembly from the body by removing
the hinges from the door.
Adjustm ent
Door adjustment may be accomplished at two places; at
the hinge straps-to-door panel and at the hinge cage-to-
pillar. Before adjustment is made on any door, however,
the striker plate should be removed. The door can be
moved fore, aft, up and down at the hinge pillar and the
door also can be moved in or out at the hinge-to-door
panel. However, in order to adjust the door assembly at
the body hinge pillar it is necessary to use special door
hinge bolt wrench Tool J-22585 (Fig. 33). Move door as
required and tighten bolts.
The door should have a normal clearance of 5/32"
around the entire outer lip of door except at the bottom
where it should be 1/4" from the door sill.
The door should be adjusted in the opening so the edge
of the door across the top and also at the lock side is
F ig . 33 - Door Hinge Bolt Wrench J-2 2 5 8 5
parallel with the body opening as nearly as possible.
Tighten bolts to
2 0 -2 5
ft. lbs. after adjustment and re ­
place and adjust the door striker plate as outlined under
Door Striker Plate.
F ig . 3 4 - Rear Doors (R .H .) Panel Truck
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