This operation should be carried out after removing the traction from the front suspension; it is also possible to carry out work on the car. It is necessary to install rubber-metal hinges of the same brand simultaneously on both sides of the car and in the following order.
Prepare fixtures «31.1.261» And «31.2.264», remove the tie rods and, using the tools (pic. 13.23), press the rubber-metal hinge out of the rod. In this case, the axes of the fixture and the hinge bushing must match.
Thoroughly clean the parts, there must be no traces of grease on the hinge and in the hole of the rod. Clean the tie rod pin and apply an anti-friction compound for pressing it in.
Using the same tools, press in a new rubber-to-metal joint, paying attention to its correct position, marking (K, fig. 13.24) on the hinge must face the marking (TO) on traction. The maximum allowable flatness should be no more than 30.
When installing, maintain the size of the protrusion «A» (pic. 13.25), which should be equal to 12.5±0.7 mm. Observe equal protrusion of the hinge from the tie pin.
Check and, if necessary, adjust the angles of the front wheels.