Door Lock Knobs & keyed lock are stiff--

[70-360 Ottawa]

I'll be opening up the drivers door -as my locks are soo very stiff - knob doesnt want to push down easily -locking it with the key is hard as well - Are there any TIPS that I should know before diving in or is it very simple?

[myk]

Have you tried lubing it?

[Charger-Bodie]

Remove the door trim panel and lube everything up. Work the lube in real good and reassemble .

[Lennard]

Use the white WD40 Lithium grease.

[VegasCharger]

Agreed

Lube/WD40 can be a good friend

[ODZKing]

Next question is: how does it work when the door panel is off and with no knob?
My 67 panel was misaligned just enough that the knob wouldn't pop up with the key. Another thing to be aware of.

[myk]

I didn't even have to disassemble anything.  Just applied lube to the key and into the lock itself.  After working the key and lock together it was all good...

[Honeywood hemi]

There is a bell crank (swivel) attached under the door card 2 1/4 20 bolts hold it in if oil and lube doesn't remidy the issue check that it hasn't come loose or is misadjusted ,if they are lose this will bind the action don't force the button or lock I would go with easiest which is lube as other recommended .
68 use a slightly different crank than 69 both do the same job you will see the slots where it is adjustable .

Hope this helps