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Front Door Hinge: Service and Repair




41 51 ... - Replacing door hinge bushing (door removed)





Special tools required:
- 41 1 150
- 41 1 151
- 41 1 152





Special tool kit 41 1 150 comprises:

Bushing 41 1 151

Bolt 41 1 152





Cut off hinge bushing in area (1) with chisel.

Drive out remainder of hinge bushing with punch.





Insert bolt 41 1 152 with new hinge bushing (2) into hinge.

Screw bushing 41 1 151 with flat end (3) pointing upwards onto bolt 41 1 152 .

Turn bushing 41 1 151 until taper (1) borders hinge bushing (2).

Screw off bushing 41 1 151 again.





Twist bushing 41 1 151 with flat end (1) onto bolt 41 1 152 .

Turn bushing 41 1 151 until gap dimensions (2) are identical.