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How do you adjust the driver-side door on a 1992 F-150?

To adjust the driver-side door on a 1992 F-150, you will need the following tools:

- A Phillips head screwdriver

- A flat head screwdriver

- A 3/8" wrench

- A 5/16" wrench

Instructions:

1. Park the truck on a level surface.

2. Open the driver-side door.

3. Locate the two Phillips head screws that hold the door hinge to the door frame.

4. Loosen the screws, but do not remove them completely.

5. Use the flat head screwdriver to pry the door open slightly.

6. Retighten the screws.

7. Close the door and check the alignment.

8. Repeat steps 3-7 as necessary until the door is properly aligned.

To adjust the door height:

1. Open the driver-side door.

2. Locate the two 3/8" bolts that hold the door hinge to the door frame.

3. Loosen the bolts, but do not remove them completely.

4. Use the flat head screwdriver to pry the door up or down as needed.

5. Retighten the bolts.

6. Close the door and check the alignment.

7. Repeat steps 3-7 as necessary until the door is properly aligned.

To adjust the door fore-and-aft position:

1. Open the driver-side door.

2. Locate the two 5/16" bolts that hold the door striker to the door frame.

3. Loosen the bolts, but do not remove them completely.

4. Use the flat head screwdriver to pry the door striker forward or backward as needed.

5. Retighten the bolts.

6. Close the door and check the alignment.

7. Repeat steps 3-7 as necessary until the door is properly aligned.