The order of disassembly and assembly of the outer hinge is the same as the inner hinge, so only the inner hinge is considered below.
Do the work by spreading the fabric.
Mark the removed parts so that they can be reinstalled in their original places during assembly.
1. Remove the ring clip from the inner pivot.
2. Remove the clamps without damaging the boot.
If the boot clamps are welded type or low profile type, bite them.
If the clamps are of the double loop type, bend the fold of the clamp and press the end of the clamp into the retainer with a screwdriver.
3. Mark and remove the cross rollers from the pivot housing.
4. Mark the cross and rollers and remove the rollers from the cross.
5. Remove snap ring, mark and remove cross from drive shaft.
6. To avoid damaging the boot, wrap the splines of the drive shaft with vinyl tape.
7. Remove a collar and a cover from a power shaft.
8. Remove the vinyl tape.
9. Check the drive shaft and replace if necessary.