Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 1791
UP AND DOWN—MINOR ADJUSTMENT
(1) Loosen the latch striker.
(2) Tap the latch striker downward if the door
character line is higher than the body character line
or tap the latch striker upward if the door character
line is lower than the body character line.
(3) Inspect alignment. If correct, tighten striker
with 28 N·m (20 ft. lbs.) torque.
ALIGNMENT MAJOR—ADJUSTMENT
Adjustment for alignment of the door is made by
installing shims between hinge and door face (Fig.
97).
(1) If not loosened, loosen the door hinge bolts.
(2) Add or remove shims as necessary to obtain
the best door fit.
(3) Tighten door hinge bolts to 3 N·m (2 ft-lbs)
torque after adjustment is completed.
(4) Apply general purpose sealant around the door
hinges/door face mating area.
DOOR LATCH ADJUSTMENT
(1) Locate access hole (Fig. 98).
(2) Insert a 5/32-inch hex-wrench through hole and
into adjustment screw. Loosen screw.
(3) Operate outside handle button several times to
release any restriction because of mis-alignment.
(4) Tighten adjustment screw to 3 N·m (30 in-lbs)
torque.
(5) Test handle button and lock cylinder for proper
operation.
Fig. 95 Hood Bumper
1 – HOOD LATCH STRIKER REINFORCEMENT PANEL
2 – HOOD BUMPER
Fig. 96 Hood Latch Striker
1 – RADIATOR SUPPORT CROSSMEMBER
2 – SCREW
3 – RADIATOR BAFFLE
4 – SHIM
5 – HOOD LATCH STRIKER
6 – SCREW
Fig. 97 Door Adjustment Shims
1 – ADJUSTMENT SHIMS
23 - 66
BODY
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ADJUSTMENTS (Continued)