Door System, Mirror System & Window System: Adjustments Chevrolet Silverado 3500

Door Adjustment

1. Remove the door striker. Refer to «Striker Replacement - Door»(ref-184118-S35847154482005082200000) .
2. Loosen the door hinge to the body side pillar bolts.
3. Adjust the door at the door hinges in the following directions: Upward or downward Forward or rearward Inward or outward
4. Adjust the gap between the rocker panel and the door to 4.0-8.0 mm (0.16-0.31 in).
5. Adjust the gap between the door and the roof panel to 3.0-9.0 mm (0.12-0.35 in).
6. Adjust the gap between the rear of the door and the rear pillar to 3.0-5.0 mm (0.12-0.20 in).
7. Adjust the gap between the door and the fender to 4.0-6.0 mm (0.16-0.24 in).
8. Adjust the door surfaces so that the door surfaces are flush with the other panels to 1.0 mm (0.04 in).
9. Tighten the hinge bolts. Tighten: Tighten the hinge bolts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
10. Install the door striker. Refer to «Striker Replacement - Door»(ref-184118-S35847154482005082200000) .
11. Adjust the door striker, if necessary, in order to properly engage the door latch. Loosen the door striker bolts. Adjust the door striker. Tighten: Tighten the door striker bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).