FAQ for Door Hinge Repair
Q: What do we need to do before you remove and discard the old bushings?
A:
You need to position the door away from the hinge.
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01/11/2022 Q: What needs to be done before removing the spring?
A:
You need to cover the spring with a towel to prevent the spring from flying and possibly causing damage or personal injury.
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01/11/2022 Q: What can we use to lubricate the hinge roller pins?
A:
We can use multi-purpose lubricant Superlube (GM P/N 12346241) or equivalent.
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01/11/2022 Q: Which tool is required during the procedure?
A:
J36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor is required.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the door striker bolts?
A:
It is 22 N.m (16 lb-ft).
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the striker bolts?
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The recommended torque is 10 N.m (89 lb in).
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29/10/2022 Q: How to remove the Door Striker?
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You need to remove the front door lower striker bolt and remove the rear door lower striker bolt. Then you need to loosen the upper striker bolts enough to rotate the striker and the spacer, if equipped, away from the lower bolt hole. After that, you need to install the lower striker bolt. Finally, you need to remove the upper striker bolt, the spacer, and the striker.
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29/10/2022 Q: How to remove the Lower Door Striker?
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You need to open the side access door first. Then you need to remove the bolts retaining the lower door striker. Finally, you can remove the lower door striker.
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the bolts retaining the lower door striker?
A:
The recommended torque is 10 N.m (89 lb in).
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29/10/2022 Q: How to remove the Striker?
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You need to remove the rear side door upper latch striker cover, using a flat-bladed tool to release the retainers from the roof panel. Then you need to remove the bolts retaining the striker to the roof panel. Finally, you need to remove the striker and shim(s) from the roof panel.
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