Attention! We carry out work when replacing the hinge, its cover and lubrication.
Removing the drive from the car (see Removing the front wheel drives).
We clamp the drive shaft in a vise with soft metal jaw pads.
Having removed the clamps, we shift the cover along the shaft.
We pry the retainer with a screwdriver..
...and take it off.
We mark the mutual positions of the body, separator and clip.
Remove the hinge housing.
We pry the balls with a screwdriver..
...and take them out.
Moving the separator..
... knock down the clip with a soft metal drift.
Removing the separator...
...and a hinge cover.
We wash the body, separator, clip and balls. Traces of corrosion, scuffing and dents on the tracks are not allowed. If they are found, replace the hinge.
We assemble the hinge in reverse order.
When assembling, we install a new retaining ring and a rubber boot on the shaft.
We lay in the hinge 150 cm3 SHRUS-4 lubricants.
Installing new clamps (before tightening the clamps, we release excess air from the cover by prying off the landing belt of the cover with a screwdriver).