Greasing the side window tracks
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Heel & Toe
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From: Nashua New Hampshire
Greasing the side window tracks
My windows are a little difficult to roll up. To grease the tracks, do you need to pull the whole door apart, or can this be done by only removing the door panel? I haven't had a chance to start pulling the door apart yet. Anyone done this?
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Burning Brakes
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From: San Angelo TX
But, to do the job right and really make a difference, you need to remove the whole regulator assembly from the door and clean all the old grease and dirt out and put on fresh grease and re-install.
To pull the assembly, you must remove the door panel then the window and then the regulator.
Melting Slicks
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From: Long Island New York
You might be able to improve it a little by shooting grease in the tracks.
But, to do the job right and really make a difference, you need to remove the whole regulator assembly from the door and clean all the old grease and dirt out and put on fresh grease and re-install.
To pull the assembly, you must remove the door panel then the window and then the regulator.
But, to do the job right and really make a difference, you need to remove the whole regulator assembly from the door and clean all the old grease and dirt out and put on fresh grease and re-install.
To pull the assembly, you must remove the door panel then the window and then the regulator.
Team Owner
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From: Crossville TN
The side tracks on the window don't really cause any binding. That's why they have the fuzzy stuff on them [to reduce friction]. The binding is in the mechanism inside the door...the scissors lift and pivot joints, the rollers, and the regulator need to be lubed with white lithium grease.
Pro
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From: Cincinnati OH
Mine appeared to have been rebuilt sometime in the past. My passenger side was tough to roll up though...generally someone had to help it up by pulling up on the glass while holding the pw button. The guy I bought it from was spraying down the window track with grease and making a mess with the door panel on when I bought it. That never helped. When i repainted it I sprayed the scissors and rollers directly with the door trim all off. The window works perfectly now. It did take a lot of grease, just so you know it wasn't 1 quick spray. I worked the window probably 20-30 times as best I can recall to get the grease worked in well. I used the longest tube I could find to make sure I got the spray in the right place. Hpe this helps. Good luck with the fix. TheMongoose
Drifting
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From: Hanover Maryland
The side tracks on the window don't really cause any binding. That's why they have the fuzzy stuff on them [to reduce friction]. The binding is in the mechanism inside the door...the scissors lift and pivot joints, the rollers, and the regulator need to be lubed with white lithium grease.
Use the white lithium grease, silcone spray draws dirt and dust. You should be able to reach most of the mechanisms with the door panel, access plates, and the plastic vapor barrier removed.
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Manitowoc Wisconsin
I used red grease that comes in a spray can. I use this grease on the boom in my fork lift and not only does it work well, it does not attract dirt. Oh the little straw you attach to the valve on the can makes the job a lot cleaner. Greased mine approx 4 years ago and still work ok. Good luck.
Claude
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