Astro Van L AWD V6-262 4.3L VIN W CPI (1992)
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Look for witness marks on the inside pockets of the locator holes.
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Adjusting the lower roller bracket UP will LOWER the door.
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Remove roof rail weatherstrip and close door. If effort improves, reform the header for more clearance.
PROBLEM:
Door Chatters or Won't Glide Smoothly
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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Upper roller out of adjustment.
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Upper roller bearing failure.
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Dirt in track.
CORRECTION
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Reform upper roller bracket to eliminate vertical loading on the roller.
Roller must ride on the horizontal (round) surface.
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Replace upper roller bracket.
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Clean and lube channel.
DIAGNOSIS OF SLIDING DOOR
(SQUEAKS AND RATTLES)
PROBLEM:
Chucking Over Bumps
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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Locators misadjusted.
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Lower roller misadjusted.
CORRECTION
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Verify new style upper locator with sanoprene coating. Verify new style lower locator with studs and access plugs. If not new style, replace with
service kit (GM P/N 15692378) and adjust. Adjust lower roller bracket until roller contacts track.
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Adjust lower roller.
PROBLEM:
Outside Handle Lock Rod Rattle
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Bell crank sloppy.
CORRECTION
Drill out rivet in center of outside handle lock rod bellcrank and replace it with a bolt, nylon washer, and torque prevailing nut to remove play (slack) in
assembly.
PROBLEM:
Itching Noise
POSSIBLE CAUSE
B-pillar garnish rubs on door trim panel.
CORRECTION
Apply low friction tape (GM P/N 22586239 or equivalent) to B-pillar garnish and door trim panel.
PROBLEM:
Inner Door Panel Rattling
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Inner door panel flexing.
CORRECTION
Shim inner and outer door panels with foam tape in center of door.
PROBLEM:
Rattle Noise At Rear Latch Assembly
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too many/few washers in rear striker.