Chevrolet Light Duty Truck 1973 Service Manual page 155

possible. Alignment adjustments can be made by
loosening the proper hinge bolts, aligning door to proper
position, and tightening bolts securely. See figure 12G,
for typical adjustments.
Striker Bolt Adjustment
W ith the use of J-23457, shown in figure 13G, the striker
bolt can be adjusted in any of three ways. See figure
14G.
1. To adjust striker up or down, loosen
Up and down—
bolt, adjust to desired height, and tighten bolt
securely.
NOTE: This adjustment is important to
assure that the right proportion of door's
weight will rest on striker bolt when door is
closed. If bolt is positioned too high on pillar,
rapid wear will occur to the lock cam; if too
low, an extra load will be placed on door
hinges as well as pull door downward and out
of alignment.
2. To adjust striker in and out, loosen
In and Out—
bolt, adjust horizontally to desired position and
tighten bolt securely.
3.
Forward and Rearward—
loosen striker bolt, shim to desired position, and
tighten bolt securely.
DOOR HINGE
Remove
1. Remove hinge access hole cover from door hinge
pillar.
2. If removing one hinge, support door in such a
m anner that weight is taken off other hinge, and
that the door will not move.
3. Remove hinge screws from both body and from
door and remove hinge. See figure 12G.
To make this adjustment,
Fig. 13G—Loosening Striker Bolt
Installation
1. Install hinge to door and body. Snug bolts.
2. Remove door supports.
3. Adjust door as outlined under "Door Adjustment".
4. Torque bolts to specifications.
5. Install hinge access hole covers.
DOOR WEATHERSTRIP
Success of weatherstrip replacement depends entirely
upon the quality of the cement used and the care with
which it is applied. All rust, road dirt and grease or oil
must be completely removed as should all old cement
and bits of old weatherstrip. After removing all foreign
material from door opening surface, wipe down with
prepsol or its equivalent. Use only a good quality cement
which is made specially for weatherstrip installation,
following the m anufacturer's directions. Proceed as
follows:
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LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL