Door Latch - Freezing/High Release Effort

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Models


1978 Through 1982 Omni & Horizon Two & Four-Door & 1982 Rampage


Subject


Door Latch Freezing


Index


BODY


Date

April 25, 1983


No...

23-04-83


P-1297-C
SYMPTOM/CONDITION

Door latch freezing or excessive latch release effort when operating the outside door handle, usually indicates a lack of lubricant on the inside half latch assembly. This condition can be corrected by using the following procedures:

MATERIALS REQUIRED

Wheel Bearing Grease PN 3837794 or 4318064
Small Hand Brush

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Remove door inside operating items, trim panel and water shield.

2. Visually inspect the inside half latch assembly for deformed levers, caused from excessive force in actuating the outside or inside handle during latch freeze-up. The latch must be replaced if any deformations to the levers are evident.

3. Using the small hand brush, generously apply the wheel bearing grease to the inside surface of the inside half latch assembly. Also apply grease generously to the handle springs and rivets.

4. Open and close door several times using both inside and outside door handles to verify satisfactory release operation.
NOTE: IF OUTER DOOR HANDLE TO LATCH LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, REFER TO APPROPRIATE SERVICE MANUAL OR TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN #23-20-81.

5. Install water shield and retrim door.


POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty

PASSENGER CAR LABOR OPERATION TIME SCHEDULE:

TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No. 23-41-01-91 . . . . . . . . . . 0.3 Hrs.


FAILURE CODE: 07 - Binds, Sticks or Seized