Loosen the striker assembly mount bolts (Item 1) [Figure 50-70-7].
Align the striker assembly in the center of the mounting holes.
NOTE: Tighten the striker assembly, top mount bolt only, until it will hold the striker assembly in the center of the mounting slots.
On early style loaders, (S/N 515840618 and Below) the tailgate latch can be adjusted also. Loosen the four
attaching bolts (Item 1) [Figure 50-70-8], adjust the latch and then retighten to 80-90 in.-lbs. (9-10 Nm) torque.
Later style loaders do not have an adjustment here.
Close the rear door. (This will align the striker assembly to the correct position.)
Open the door.
Tighten both striker mount bolts (Item 1) [Figure 50-70-7].
Close the rear door.
