How to Remove the Door Hinge Pin on a Ford F-150
by Marguerite Lance
It's not uncommon that after years of opening and closing the doors to your Ford F-150 that the hinge pins will wear and one of your Ford's doors may begin to sag or perhaps will no longer open and close properly. Damage to your Ford F-150's door may result; even worse, you may end up with damage to your truck's body. Removing the hinge pins on your Ford F-150 isn't time consuming or expensive, and is the first step in remedying your truck door issues.
Step 1
Park your Ford F-150 on a flat surface. Ensure that both the parking break and the emergency break are engaged.
Step 2
Drape the jack stand with an old sheet or towel.
Step 3
Prop your Ford F-150 door open with the jack stand.
Step 4
Place the tip of the punch against the bottom tip of the top hinge pin (the tip is pointing up).
Step 5
Strike the punch with the hammer with enough force so the top hinge pin is dislodged from its location, but not so much so that the Ford F-150's hinge or door sustains any damage.
Step 6
Place the tip of the punch against the bottom tip of the bottom hinge pin (the tip is pointing down).
Step 7
Strike the punch with the hammer with enough force so the bottom hinge pin is dislodged from its location, but not so much so that the Ford F-150's hinge or door sustains any damage.
References
- "Chilton Ford Super-Duty Pick-Ups Repair Manual"; Larry Warren; 2006
- "Chilton Ford Pick-Ups Repair Manual"; Mike Stubblefield; 2006
Tips
- If necessary, a friend can help steady the Ford F-150's door while it's supported on the jack stand.
Things You'll Need
- Jack stand
- Old towel or sheet
- Punch
- Hammer
Writer Bio
Marguerite Lance has been a professional writer for seven years and has written for museums, hospitals, non-profit agencies, governmental agencies and telecommunication companies. Her specialties include nutrition, dietetics and women's and children's health issues. Lance received a Bachelor of Arts in biological anthropology from Idaho State University.
