GMC 1982 Light Duty Truck Service Manual page 206

2D-44 BODY
7. Using warm or hot water, leak test to assure that
the leak has been corrected.
DOOR ADJUSTMENTS
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
equal clearance around its perimeter. 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 Adjustment
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
8. Install the support molding immediately.
SW INGOUT WINDOW
R eplacem ent
1. Swing out the window. See figure 2D-109.
2. Remove screws retaining latch to body.
3. Remove window by swinging glass out, separating
assembly at hinge.
4. Remove latch from glass by twisting and pulling out.
5. Reverse removal procedure to install swingout window.
LATCH SW INGOUT WINDOW
R eplacem ent
1. Swing out the window.
2. Remove latch to body attaching screws.
3. Twist and pull latch to remove from glass.
4. Reverse above steps for installation.
FRONT
DOOR
tightening bolts securely. See figure 2D-110, for typical
adjustments.
Striker Bolt Adjustment
With the use of J-23457, shown in figure 2 D -1 11, the
striker bolt can be adjusted in any of three ways. See figure
2D-112.
1 . Up and down-To
adjust to center of lock entry, and tighten bolt securely.
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
pulling door downward and out of alignment.
adjust striker up or down, loosen bolt,