FRONT DOOR HINGE REPAIR CHECK LINK ROLLER

FRONT DOOR HINGE - CHECK LINK ROLLER - REPAIR ALL 1982 AND 1983 MODELS EXCEPT CIMARRON

Front door hinges with the check link roller may be repaired with P/N 20497383 (Figure 2) using the following procedure:

1. Using a #29 (.1360) drill bit, drill a hole 10mm (3/8") from the roller end of the hinge stop pin (Figure 1).

2. Thread drilled hole using a #8-32 tap.

3. Discard stop pin (item 1, Figure 2) included in parts package.

4. Using a hammer, install roller, bushing and pin into hinge stop pin (items 2, 3 and 4, Figure 2).

5. Install an 8-32 hexagon set screw (P/N 9426939 or equivalent) into tapped hole and tighten to retain roller pin. Apply Loctite thread sealer (P/N 1052624 or equivalent) to set screw threads prior to installation.

6. Install check link spring using tool J-29849 or equivalent.

7. Lubricate roller and bushing with 30 weight engine oil.

For warranty purposes, use Operation No. B4060 (R.H.) and B4061 (L.H.) at .3 hour.

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