Symptoms
Doors that drop when opened and need a slam to latch, wind noise, and bubbling paint or rust around the hinges. Handsome Motors lists every door hinge as a G rust zone.
The fix, step by step
- The W461 uses the W460 body, so W460 door parts apply.
- Support the door, drive out the worn hinge pins and fit new ones.
- Swap the rear-door hinge seals while the hinges are accessible, using the original recessed seals rather than stick-on replacements.
- Treat any rust under them.
- Replace hardened door seals if water or wind gets past them.
Tools & part numbers
- Hinge pin 460 723 00 52
- rear single-door hinge seal or barn-door hinge seal 460 743 00 78
- door seal 460 727 08 30
- drift and hammer
- rust converter and seam sealer
Where to buy the parts
Door hinge pin 460 723 00 52Expedition Imports ↗Amazon ↗
Rear door hinge seal (single door)Expedition Imports ↗Amazon ↗
Barn door hinge seal 460 743 00 78Expedition Imports ↗Amazon ↗
Door seal 460 727 08 30 (W460 body)Expedition Imports ↗Amazon ↗
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Rated for a competent home mechanic with a decent tool kit. Confirm torque figures, fluids and procedures against the factory service manual for your VIN, support the truck on stands rather than a jack, and work at your own risk (disclaimer). Some parts links are affiliate links, which pay us a small commission at no cost to you.