Chevrolet 1980 Light Duty Truck Service Manual page 134

2D -10 BODY
Fig. 2 D - 1 9 — Installing Reveal Molding
Fig. 2D-20 --B a ck W i n d o w Glass - (03, 63)
DOOR A D JU S TM E N TS
Doors can be adjusted for alignment of clearance in the
cab door opening, and for proper latching. Door alignment
adjustments are made at the striker bolt, and at door hinges.
The door, when properly located in door opening, will have
.19 inch clearance at the top and side edges, and .25 inch
clearance at the bottom. The door should be adjusted in the
opening so the edge of the door across the top and also at
the lock side is parallel with the body opening as nearly as
possible.
Hinge Adjustm ent
Door hinge bolt holes are oversized to make adjustment
possible. Alignment adjustments can be made by loosening
the proper hinge bolts, aligning door to proper position, and
tightening bolts securely (fig. 2D-22).
BODY SIDE DOORS
Striker Bolt Adjustm ent
With the use of J-23457, shown in figure 2D-23, the
striker bolt can be adjusted in any of three ways. See figure
2D-24.
1.
loosen bolt, adjust to desired height, and tighten bolt
securely.
NOTICE:
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.
Fig. 2 D -21--Bod y Side W i n d o w - (16 and 0 6 )
- To adjust striker up or down,
Up and down
This adjustment is important to assure that
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