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Lubricating the Hinge

The hinge allows the motor to transition smoothly from the stowed to deployed position and back again. You should lubricate the hinge as needed.

  1. Ensure the motor is in the deployed position.
  2. Locate the two hinge points 1.

    Hinge Point with Callout
  3. Apply a non-stick, dry-film lubricant to each hinge point, in the space between the moving parts 2, and allow it to dry according to the instructions provided with the product.

    HingePoint with Callout
  4. Move the motor from the stowed to the deployed position and back a number of times to distribute the lubricant.
  5. If necessary, apply additional lubricant and repeat the previous step.
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November 2025
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