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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2009MILAN PREMIER, 3.0 1, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1718 (BODY PANEL SYSTEM - BODY CLOSURES)GENERAL PROCEDURESDOOR ALIGNMENT - REAR
2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWD
Door Alignment - Rear
2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Door Alignment - Rear
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Material
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Multi-Purpose Grease XG-4 and/or XL-5 |
ESB-M1C93-B |
Hinge and striker adjustments
NOTE:
To correctly align the doors, adjust the hinges and the door latch striker plates. Adjusting the hinge affects the positioning of the outside surface of the door frame. Adjusting the door latch striker plate affects the alignment of the door relative to the weatherstrip and the door closing characteristics.
- Measure the clearance between the front fender and the rear door.
- Measure the clearance between the rear door and the body.
- Mark the door to door hinge for reference.
- Loosen the 4 door hinge-to-door bolts enough to permit movement.
- Adjust the door as necessary.
- Tighten the 4 door hinge-to-door bolts.
- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
- Loosen the door latch striker plate bolts enough to permit movement.
- Adjust the door latch striker plate as necessary.
- Tighten the door latch striker plate bolts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Check the adjustment and repeat as necessary.
- Lubricate the hinges and door check arms with multi-purpose grease.
Hinge adjustment
Striker adjustment
Hinge and striker adjustments
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.