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Lubricating the Hinges and Bushings

There are a number of hinges and bushings that allow the motor to transition smoothly from the stowed to deployed position and back again. You should lubricate these areas as needed.

  1. Locate the four primary hinge points Callout number 1.

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

    Hinge mechanism location with callout
  3. Move the motor from the stowed to the deployed position and back a number of times to distribute the lubricant.
  4. If necessary, apply additional lubricant and repeat the previous step.
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April 2025
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