Ranger 2WD V6-177 2.9L (1989)
Window Track: Customer Interest
Front Door Glass - Squeaking/Creaking When Cycled
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GLASS - FRONT DOOR - "SQUEAKING" AND "CREAKING" NOISE DURING OPERATION
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NOISE - "SQUEAK" AND "CREAK" FROM FRONT DOOR GLASS DURING OPERATION
Article No. 89-8-11
LIGHT TRUCK:
1988-89 BRONCO II, RANGER
ISSUE:
A "squeaking" and "creaking" noise from the front door when the door glass window is cycled may be caused by one or more of the
following conditions:
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Slide assembly on the glass bracket will not pivot freely.
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Lack of grease in the glass channel.
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Binding glass bracket and glass channel.
ACTION:
Install new slide assemblies that are made from improved materials and new zinc plated guide assemblies. Refer to the following procedure
for service details.
1.
Remove the door trim panel and watershield.
2.
Remove the front door glass regulator.
3.
Hold the door glass in the full up position. Use of a clamp may be helpful.
4.
Drill out the two (2) blind rivets that hold the door glass bracket to the door glass.
5.
Slide the door glass bracket out from the door glass guide. Refer to the 1988 Ranger/Bronco II Shop Manual, Section 42-04 or the 1989
Ranger/Bronco II Shop Manual, Section 01-11-14 for service details.