The check strap its self was also bent.
It was straighted with some light hammer blows.
All in all there are 17 pieces that should be present.
The dried grease/paint sludge on the door check was removed using a clean rag and liberal amounts of fresh DeoxIT mechanical marine grease to soften the sludge.
Cotton swabs dipped in the DeoxIT grease were used to remove the sludge where the roller shaft contacted the inner and outer rollers, and to remove the sludge on the check strap hinge leaves.
With all the sludge removed, fresh grease was applied to the rollers and the roller shaft, and they were reinstalled on the check strap.
The check strap was placed into the lubricated housing in the first stop position.
The spring leaves were reinserted into the slot and the 10mm bolt was reinstalled.
The replacement door check was installed in the door.
The check strap hinge pin was lubricated with DeoxIT grease.
The missing plastic washers were replaced, lubricated with Sil-Glyde, and the hinge pin was reinstalled with light hammer blows.
The excess weld material from the prior repair still needs to be ground off or filed away.
The exposed metal will be painted with rustproofing paint.
Then, the rubber seal and hinge pin retaining clip can be installed.
It’s nice to have a DS front door that will stay propped open.
Hope this DIY pictorial has been helpful
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78 W116 300SD 'Desert Rose' new as of 01/26/2014
79 W116 300SD 'Stormcloud' RIP 04/11/2022
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