4-75. DOORS. This task covers:
a. Service.
b. Adjust.
c. Repair.
Tools, see Appx B, Sec Ill, Ref Code (No.):
Materials/Parts:
Tool Kit, General Mechanics Automotive (1)
Rivets (Appx E, Sec II, Item 59)
Riveter, Blind, Hand (2)
Lockwashers (TM 10-4610-232-24P)
Ladder, 15 ft.
Washers (TM 10-4610-232-24P)
Lubricate hinges, door latch rollers and friction points per lube order LO 10-4610-232-12.
ADJUST.
a. Refer to Figure 4-85 and adjust main doors and door lock mechanisms to obtain easy opening, closing, and
latching, as required.
b. Check that upper latch(1) and lower latch (2) mechanisms have not loosened and shifted in position. Adjust and
secure capscrews (3), Iockwashers (4) and washers (5) as needed.
c. Check that tie rod fasteners(6) have not loosened or worn, allowing excess motion. Tighten fasteners as needed.
d. Check hinge fasteners (7) for tightness.
e. Check door main latch (8) for any play or looseness. It is retained with capscrews (9), Iockwashers (10) and
washers (11), tighten as needed.
f. Check door striker(12) for tightness. It is secured with capscrews (13), Iockwashers(14) and washers (15).
g. Check that recessed latch mechanism (16) has not loosened. It is fastened with capscrews (17).
R E P A I R .
a. Check that upper latch(1) and lower latch (2) mechanisms have not loosened and shifted in position. Adjust and
secure capscrews (3), Iockwashers (4) and washers (5) as needed.
b. Check that tie rod fasteners (6) have not loosened or worn, allowing excess motion. Tighten fasteners as needed.
c. Check hinge fasteners (7) for tightness.
d. Check door main latch (8) for any play or looseness. It is retained with capscrews (9), Iockwashers (10) and
washers (11), tighten as needed.
e. Check door striker (12) for tightness. It is secured with capscrews (13), Iockwashers(14) and washers (15).
f. Check that recessed latch mechanism (16) has not loosened. It is fastened with capscrews (17).
NOTE
Repair is limited to the replacement of the following gaskets and/or components.
g. Recessed latch gasket (18). Remove capscrews (17), remove latch mechanism (16), gasket (18) and two each
spacers (19 and 20). Do not remove screw inserts (21).
h. Door vent (22) and gasket (23). Remove capscrews (24), Iockwashers (25), washers (26) and remove door vent and
gasket.
i. Repair damaged weather stripping (27) on top and sides of door.
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