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Striker Adjustment

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4steps
~24min
2/5difficulty
010203040502518N·mlb·ft
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Material
Item Specification
Multi-Purpose Grease XG-4 and/or XL-5 ESB-M1C93-B
NOTE:

Before adjusting the door latch striker plate, verify that the door can be closed easily and fits tightly.

  1. Loosen the door latch striker bolts.
  2. Reposition the door latch striker plate from side to side or up and down as necessary.
  3. Tighten the door striker plate bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 N·m.
  4. Check the adjustment of the door. For additional information on dimensions, refer to Section 501-35.
    • Repeat the procedure as necessary.
    • Lubricate the door latch using the specified lubricant.

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