RAM 3500 Van V8-5.2L CNG VIN T (1996)
21.
Install the B-Pillar plug.
22.
Adjust the stabilizer pin so that pin fits snug into the front striker latch grommet with the door closed. A small amount of grease can be applied to
the end of the stabilizer pin to help identify when the pin contacts the grommet. Adjust the pin out until witness marks appear on the front striker
grommet then, tighten the lock nut on the pin.
23.
Apply a thin coat of weatherstrip lubricant (p/n 04773427) to the sliding door weatherstrip.
24.
Open and close the sliding door to verify the repair.
25.
If the door is still difficult to close, adjust the sliding door closed-position locking catch/striker. Refer to the 1997 Ram Van/Wagon Service
Manual (Publication No. 81-370-7107), page 23-70, for information regarding adjustment of the sliding door closed-position locking catch/striker.
Technical Service Bulletin # 232397
Date: 970418
Sliding Door - Difficult To Close
NO: 23-23-97
GROUP: Body
DATE: Apr. 18, 1997
SUBJECT:
Sliding Door Difficult To Close
MODELS:
1995 - 1997 (AB) Ram Van/Wagon
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Excessive effort is required to close the side sliding door.
DIAGNOSIS:
Verify the flushness of the sliding door to the body at the upper and lower B-pillar and at the center of the C-pillar. If the sliding door is underflush to the
body, perform the following "ADJUST SLIDING DOOR - MINOR ADJUSTMENT" Repair Procedure. Verify that the rear (C-pillar) striker is properly
aligned to the latch by verifying that the striker is positioned in the center of the latch (Figure 1).
Verify that the stabilizer pin enters the front striker latch grommet on the B-pillar at an acceptable distance. The stabilizer pin should not enter the
grommet too early which can interfere with door closing effort. The proper position of the stabilizer pin is one that fits snug into the front striker latch
grommet with the door closed but does not come in contact with the front latch striker. If the rear striker is not positioned in the center of the latch, or if
the stabilizer pin is not adjusted properly, perform the following "ADJUST SLIDING DOOR - MINOR ADJUSTMENT" Repair Procedure.
