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Door, Rear: Adjustments: Adjustments: Fore/Aft

Fig 1: Door Hinges & Hinge Pillar Fasteners
GC0085118Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
NOTE:

Fore/aft (lateral) door adjustment is done by loosening the hinge to the hinge pillar fasteners one hinge at a time and moving the door to the correct position.

  1. Support the door with a suitable lifting device.
  2. Loosen the hinge to hinge pillar fasteners (3) and (4). Refer to HINGE, DOOR, REMOVAL .
  3. Adjust the door to the correct position. Refer to GAP AND FLUSH, SPECIFICATIONS .
  4. Tighten the upper most hinge bolt (1) to hinge pillar to 22 N.m (16 ft. lbs.).
  5. Tighten the lower most hinge bolt (4) to hinge pillar to 22 N.m (16 ft. lbs.).
  6. Tighten the remaining hinge pillar fasteners to 22 N.m (16 ft. lbs.). Refer to HINGE, DOOR, INSTALLATION .
NOTE:

Use a suitable body sealer on the hinge to body mating surfaces.