97 cav door hinge replacement
May 16th, 2011, 7:35 AM
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97 cav door hinge replacement
How does one replace the door hinge pins on a 97 cavalier? I have no interest in paying over $100 for new hinge assemblies & the parts store sold me new hinges like they are meant to be replaced. Please someone help me solve this riddle!
May 16th, 2011, 7:43 PM
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Not specifically sure about the Cavalier,but I have replaced the pins on some older GM products.You can go to your local A/P store,and get a set of bushings,and pin probably for around 20 bucks.The last one I did,I supported the door outer edge,and punched the upper pin up and out.Replaced the bushings,and put the pin back in.Lower followed.
It was really a breeze to do,and it straightened up the door perfectly.
The bushings are made out of a very soft material,and wear easily.
It was really a breeze to do,and it straightened up the door perfectly.
The bushings are made out of a very soft material,and wear easily.
May 17th, 2011, 2:51 AM
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I know that works on older GM's, but the cavalier has hinge pins that are flanged on both ends, like they need to be cut off before they will be removable. I have been considering getting a power tool with a small blade that will fit in there, but if there is a special tool that can do it, i would love to know about it.
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