The location of the hinges on the car (bottom view): 1 - outer left constant velocity joint (SHRUS); 2 - gear shift rod hinge; 3 - outer right hinge of equal angular velocities; 4 - internal hinges of equal angular velocities.
Replace torn, cracked, and loose protective covers, otherwise water and dirt that get into the hinges will quickly disable them.
Examine a protective cover of the hinge of draft of a gear change.
Examine protective covers of internal...
... and external hinges of equal angular velocities.
To check the entire surface of the covers, turn the drive shafts by the wheels. In this case, the gear lever must be in the neutral position.