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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN K2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEDOOR LOCKSDOOR SYSTEM, MIRROR SYSTEM & WINDOW SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSDOOR ADJUSTMENT
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 U
Door Adjustment
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 USECTION Door Adjustment
IMPORTANT:
Perform this procedure only when bolt-on replacement hinges are installed.
- Remove the door striker. Refer to Striker Replacement - DoorΒ .
- Loosen the door hinge to the body side pillar bolts.
- Adjust the door at the door hinges in the following directions:
- Upward or downward
- Forward or rearward
- Inward or outward
- Adjust the gap between the rocker panel and the door to 4.0-8.0 mm (0.16-0.31 in).
- Adjust the gap between the door and the roof panel to 3.0-9.0 mm (0.12-0.35 in).
- Adjust the gap between the rear of the door and the rear pillar to 3.0-5.0 mm (0.12-0.20 in).
- Adjust the gap between the door and the fender to 4.0-6.0 mm (0.16-0.24 in).
- Adjust the door surfaces so that the door surfaces are flush with the other panels to 1.0 mm (0.04 in).
- Tighten the hinge bolts.
Tighten:Β Tighten the hinge bolts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
- Install the door striker. Refer to Striker Replacement - DoorΒ .
- Adjust the door striker, if necessary, in order to properly engage the door latch.
- Loosen the door striker bolts.
- Adjust the door striker.
Tighten:Β Tighten the door striker bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.