Chevrolet 70 1969 Series, Shop Manual

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C A B A N D BODY M OUNTINGS 1-17
Figure 5 — Cab Door Hinges and
Check Link Installed
DOOR ADJUSTMENTS
Doors can be adjusted for alignment or clear­
ance in the cab door opening (fig. 6), and for proper
latching. Door alignment adjustments are made at
the striker bolt, and at door hinges. Rubber seal
around door should be lubricated with silicone
Figure 6— Door Clearances
Figure 7— Door Striker Bolt and Washers
lubricant and door vent window should be open be­
fore opening and closing door while making door
adjustment. If door has been replaced, adjustments
should be made in sequence described in the fol­
lowing paragraphs:
Before adjusting hinges, always remove the
striker bolt from the cab pillar.
N O T E : Horizontal slotted cap screw holes in
door half of hinge provide the "in" and "out” ad­
justment of door. See figure 5.
The fore and aft adjustment of door is pro­
vided by the removal or installation of shims in­
serted between door and hinge strap (fig. 5).
The door, when properly located in door open­
ing, will have equal clearance around its perimeter.
T O POSITION D O O R F O R E A N D A F T
At only one hinge at a time, loosen three cap-
screws which attach hinge strap to door. Add shim
to increase clearance at door leading edge or re­
move shim (if used) to decrease clearance.
Repeat adjustment at other hinge if necessary.
N O T E : A condition may exist where the removal
or installation of shim at only one of the hinges
may be necessary.
Door should have equal clearances at both
front and rear. After making adjustment, tighten
hinge screws firmly. Install striker bolt as direc­
ted later.
T O POSITION D O O R "IN " O R
" O U T " O F CAB OPENING
Loosen three cap screws which attach each
hinge strap to door. Reposition door on hinge straps
so that door outer surface is flush with cowl sur­
face.
Perform clearance adjustment at rear of door
as directed later under "Door Striker." See "Door
Rear Edge "In" or "Out" Adjustment."
CHEVROLET SERIES 70-80 H EAVY DUTY TRUCK SH O P M A N U A L