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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2009 🢒 TopKick C-Series (Conventional) C4/C5 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures 🢒 Front Side Door Adjustment

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 333950 Size: SH
  1. Remove the striker (2) retaining plate bolts (5).
  2. Loosen the door hinge (1) to the body side pillar bolts.
  3. Adjust the door up or down, fore and aft, and in or out at the door hinges.

    4. Object Number: 887648 Size: SH
  4. Adjust the gap between the rocker panel and the door 6 mm (0.24 in).
  5. Adjust the gap between the door and the roof panel 6 mm (0.24 in) (e).

    6. Object Number: 887242 Size: SH
  6. Adjust the gap between the rear of the door and the rear pillar 3-5 mm (0.12-0.18 in) (b).

    7. Object Number: 887648 Size: SH
  7. Adjust the gap between the door and the fender to 17.5-20.5 mm (0.69-0.81 in) (d).
  8. Adjust the door surfaces flush with other panels - 1 mm  (0.03 in).

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 208781 Size: SH
  1. Tighten the door hinge nuts.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).


    Object Number: 333950 Size: SH
  2. Install the striker (2) retaining bolts (5).
  3. Adjust the striker plate in order to engage the door lock.
  4. Tighten the striker retaining plate.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).