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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN K2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEWINDOWSDOOR 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.
  1. Remove the door striker. Refer to Striker Replacement - Door .
  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. Fig 1: Rocker Panel & Door Gap
    GM404588Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Adjust the gap between the rocker panel and the door to 4.0-8.0 mm (0.16-0.31 in).
    5. Fig 2: Door & Roof Gap
    GM404584Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Adjust the gap between the door and the roof panel to 3.0-9.0 mm (0.12-0.35 in).
    6. Fig 3: Rear Of Door & Rear Pillar Gap
    GM404582Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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. Fig 4: Door & Fender Gap
    GM404580Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Adjust the gap between the door and the fender to 4.0-6.0 mm (0.16-0.24 in).
    8. Fig 5: Door Surfaces To Other Panels Gap
    GM404577Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Adjust the door surfaces so that the door surfaces are flush with the other panels to 1.0 mm (0.04 in).
    9. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  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 .
  11. Adjust the door striker, if necessary, in order to properly engage the door latch.
    1. Loosen the door striker bolts.
    2. Adjust the door striker.

      Tighten:  Tighten the door striker bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

RENDER: 1.0x

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