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The right door of my Kenmore side by side

The right hand door of my Kenmore side by side refrigerator doesn't shut securely and pops open very easily. It looks like it's hanging slightly lower than the left side. How do I adjust it?

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You may have a broken cam riser which is located at bottom hinge. Compare the 2 hinges with the doors open. The right side is probably missing 1 piece.

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