Chevrolet 1977 light duty truck Service Manual page 172

Striker Bolt Adjustment
With the use o f J-23457. shown in figure 2D-107, the
striker bolt can be adjusted in any of three ways. See
figure 2D-108.
1.
Up and d o w n -T o
loosen bolt, adjust to center of lock entry, and tighten
bolt securely.
N O T E : This adjustment is im portant to assure that
the right proportion o f d o o r's weight will rest on
striker bolt when
positioned too high on pillar, rapid w ear will occur
to the lock cam; if too low, an extra load will be
placed on door hinges
downward and out o f alignment.
2. adjust striker in and out, loosen
In and O u t-T o
bolt, adjust horizontally to m atch the door surface to the
body surface, and tighten bolt securely.
3.
Forward and R e a rw a rd -
ment, loosen striker bolt, shim to desired position, and
tighten bolt securely.
DOOR H IN G E
Remove
1. Remove hinge access hole cover from door
hinge pillar.
2. If removing one hinge, support door in such a
m an n e r that weight is taken off oth er hinge, and that the
door will not move.
3. Remove hinge screws from both body and from
door and remove hinge. See figure 2D-106.
Installation
1. Install hinge to door and body. Snug bolts.
2. Remove door supports.
3. A d ju st d o o r as
A djustm ent".
4. Torque bolts to specifications.
adjust striker up or down,
door is closed. If bolt
as well as pull door
To make this adjust­
o utlined u n d e r " D o o r
Fig. 2D-107-Loosening S trike r Bolt
is
5. Install hinge access hole covers.
DOOR W E A TH E R S TR IP
Success o f weatherstrip replacement depends e n­
tirely 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 o f 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 m ade specially for weatherstrip installation,
following the m a n u fa c tu rer's directions.
follows:
1. Open door and block open.
2. Remove side door weatherstrip.
3. Remove used adhesive from door with adhesive
or cement remover, and remove all plastic nails.
4. Apply adhesive to door.
5. Position weatherstrip by locating p art num ber at
Proceed as