WIND NOISE AROUND DOORS CAT. S, NO. 018/98
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1983 Mazda RX7
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Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC
Monday, September 03, 2001 03:34PM
NOTE: The card test can only be used to evaluate the A-pillar
sealing contact. Use the following WHITE GREASE TEST
to evaluate the rest of the weather-strip.
WHITE GREASE TEST
1. Roll down windows and adequately cover all interior surfaces to
prevent contact with grease.
2. Thoroughly and evenly spray the sheet metal surface of the body
that seals against the weather-strip on the door.
NOTE:
* It is recommended that you use KAR Products #78620 "Multi-purpose
white grease (aerosol spray)" or equivalent.
* DO NOT spray the weather-strip.
3. Using only the door handle, very gently close the door. This will
prevent over-slam which could result in an inaccurate reading.
4. Open the door and measure the width of the grease pattern that
is left along the length of the weather-strip (check for any
unevenness in width). See Fig. 2.
a. If 4 mm or more, sealing contact is adequate if door closing
effort is acceptable. Clean grease from vehicle.
b. If 3 mm or less, sealing contact is insufficient. Clean grease
from vehicle and proceed to DOOR ADJUSTMENT.
DOOR ADJUSTMENT
The door should be adjusted to obtain the proper seal compression
while maintaining proper door alignment. The hinges control the in/out
location of the door at the front as well as overall tip or tilt of
the door when viewed from the front or rear. The door striker controls
the in/out location of the door at the rear latch.
CAUTION: DO NOT pry or force the door into alignment.
In addition to Workshop Manual procedures for door alignment, the
following information tips are provided
* As a guideline, if the weather-strip contact is insufficient,
the door hinge(s) should be adjusted 2-4 mm inward. Determine
the amount of movement by outlining the hinge mount area
before door adjustment and after. See Fig. 3.
* Adjusting one hinge at a time will prevent any extreme door
