Chevrolet 70 1969 Series, Shop Manual

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C A B A N D BODY M O U N T IN G S 1-18
Figure 8 — Sight Checking Striker Bolt Alignment
DOOR STRIKER
The door striker consists of a special bolt
and washer assembly which is threaded into a
tapped, floating cage plate located behind the cab
lock pillar as shown in figure 7, The door is se­
cured in closed position when the lock cam in door
engages and snaps-over the striker bolt. Striker
bolt can be replaced or adjusted as directed under
applicable headings,
NOTE
Periodically check tightness of striker bolt.
Figure 9 — Relocating Striker Bolt
S T R IK E R B O L T R E P L A C E M E N T
R emoval (Refer to Fig. 7)
1. Mark position of striker bolt spacer or
washer on door pillar using pencil or crayon.
2. Insert a 5/16-inch hex wrench into head of
striker bolt, then turn bolt counterclockwise from
plate in cab pillar.
Installation (Refer to Fig. 7)
1. To install, reverse the "Removal" proced­
ure.
APRIY PAINT O R GREASE
E D G i OF LOCK C A M
SCRIBE H O R IZ O N !
A i
LINE THROUGH
CENTER O F LOCK ' V
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STRIKER BOLT M A RK
IN PAINT O R C R E A SE
Figure ? 0 —■ Striker Bolt Alignment Points
CHEVROLET SERIES 70-80 H EAVY DUTY TRUCK SH O P M A N U A L