Jeep 1979 CJ-5 Technical & Service Manual page 883

3J-12 DOORS
HINGE SYSTEM
Replacement
(1) Scribe outline of hinges on body pillar and door-
for reference.
(2) Position door in holding fixture.
(3) Remove all hinge screws using Torx Bit Tool J-
25359-02 and remove hinges. Retain shims.
(4) Clean replacement hinges in a suitable solvent
and blow dry with compressed air.
CAUTION: Do not immerse hinge in solvent
(5) Color-coat hinges to match body.
(6) Lubricate hinges with 3M 4-Way Spray lubri-
cant, or equivalent.
(7) Position hinges on door with original shims,
being careful to align with wax pencil marks, and install
screws using Torx Bit Tool J-25359-02. Tighten screws to
12 to 18 foot-pounds (16 to 24 N*m) torque.
(8) Remove door holding fixture.
(9) Check door alignment. Adjust if necessary (refer
to Door Adjustments).
Deer Adjustments
The doors are adjusted at the hinge mounting points
on the body or door.
Floating plates are located in the body pillars to per-
mit adjustment up, down, in or out. To adjust forward
or back, add or remove shims between the hinge and
hinge pillar.
Prior to any door adjustment or alignment, the ad-
justable striker must be removed to allow the door to
close freely in proper alignment without striker
interference.
The door lock striker is adjustable up, down, in or out
and can be shimmed forward or back to hold the door in
the properly aligned position.
The door latch striker should be set so that the latch
enters the striker without binding, yet provides secure
retention for the lock and prevents up and down or in
and out movement of the door.
The striker also should be adjusted in or out to allow
the door latch to be fully engaged. The door should be
flush with the adjacent body panels.
N O T E : It is possible to set the striker in so far that the
door is closed tight but only the safety catch is engaged.
This will prevent locking the door with the key or the
pushbutton lock rod.
Tools
J - 2 5 3 5 9 - 0 2
T O R X B I T A N D
S O C K E T S E T
70119
J - 2 6 3 1 - 0 1
T R I M P A D
D E P R E S S O R
J - 2 1 1 0 4 - 0 1
W E A T H E R S T R I P
R E M O V E R