Adjustment - Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual

7. Position the door on the hinges and install the bolts finger tight.
8. Install all previously removed hardware to the new door before adjustments are made.
9. Install the trim panel and scuff plate if they were removed.
10. Adjust the door and tighten all retaining bolts.
11. Install the hinge access cover plates.

ADJUSTMENT

Loosen the hinge−to−door bolts for lateral adjustment only. Loosen the hinge−to−body bolts for both
lateral and vertical adjustments.
1. Determine which hinge bolts are to be loosened and back them out just enough to allow movement.
2. To move the door safely, use a padded pry bar. When the door is in the proper position, tighten the
bolts to specification and check the door operation. There should be no binding or interference when
the door is closed and opened.
3. Door closing adjustment can also be affected by the position of the lock striker plate. Loosen the
striker plate bolts and move the striker plate just enough to permit proper closing and locking of the
door.
Before moving the door lock striker, mark its original position for future reference ...
... then loosen the attaching bolts. Move it to a new position, tighten the bolts and close the door
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