Front pillars on the VAZ-2110. Replacement of VAZ-2110 racks

Racks on VAZ-2110 - collapsible type, they can be repaired using a repair kit. The expediency of this event will be described below. What is a rack and what is it for? In fact, it has a lot of functions - it is with its help that the wheels are rotated, it smooths the roughness of the road, increasing the level of comfort. Front pillars VAZ-2110 is a multifunctional element that allows the suspension to work properly. It is worth noting that on dozens of used suspension type "Macpherson"

Front Suspension Design

Of course, we are not talking about the entire suspension, but only about the racks. If we consider in detail all the levers and traction, then the story will stretch for a long time. Regardless of which racks on the VAZ-2110 are used (in terms of the manufacturer), the design is identical. The same swivel fist, same attachment to the front hub and the support bearing. The rack consists of a body and a rod that is in the chuck. Note that the shock absorber works both on compression and during reverse motion.

At the top of the column on the rod is put on a rubber dust cover. It cleans the metal surface, does not allow dirt to get inside the shock absorber. Do not forget that dust particles are a very powerful abrasive material. At the edge of the stem, there is a thread, with which the support bearing is fixed. There is a spring between the last and the plate of the rack. With its help, the shock absorber works correctly. Changing the geometry of the spring (trimming the turns) causes the entire suspension to deteriorate.

Diagnosis of damper failure

If there is a leakage of oil from the shock absorber, it will be noticeable on the streaks on the body. Racks on VAZ-2110 in this case will be covered with oil, which during operation is mixed with dirt. Turn the steering wheel to the side and carefully inspect the shock absorber surface. If there are such spots, then it is urgent to carry out repairs or a complete replacement. The second method is preferable, since there is nothing better than the new one.

As for comfort, he also suffers. If there was a destruction of shock absorbers, then the slightest roughness of the road will be for you literally a shake-up. On the bumps, the machine becomes almost uncontrollable, it simply jumps on the springs without meeting the resistance of the shock absorbers. The result is the destruction not only of the suspension. Perhaps even the appearance of cracks on the windshield or a parry.

Tools for repairs

For the repair, you need a good set of keys, as well as a jack and a special tool for unscrewing the nut from the shock absorber rod. Please note that there is no need to repair both sides at the same time. It is necessary first to take on one, do it, then move to the second. Also, you need a pair of chocks, which must be installed under the rear wheels, so as not to roll the car. If the rear pillars of the VAZ-2110 are changed, then the stops must be installed under the front wheels.

Also need a puller for the springs. The cost of it is 200-300 rubles, you can buy it at any autoshop. These are two studs, in the middle - a hexagon, on which the key is mounted on 13 or 14, and on the edges there are grippers for a spring. Due to the fact that the thread on the two edges is different (left and right), with the rotation of the studs in one direction, there is a counter movement of the hooks. When you rotate into the other, the grips diverge. Also you need a reliable support for work. Do not use bricks or blocks, better wooden bars. And, of course, you need a puller for the tips of the steering rods.

Preparing to remove the front pillar

So, here's the car, next to the tool, where do you start? Do not be afraid, the work is not very much, first loosen the wheel bolts. After hanging the front wheel, you can completely unscrew them. Install the car on a support so that it does not fall, otherwise you can damage not only the drive, but the pallet and the drives. Now you need to get rid of the steering rod. To do this, pull out the pin, and unscrew the nut with a key 19.

Half of the case is done, very soon the front pillars of the VAZ-2110 will be dismantled. But there are a few actions left. Do not forget to remove the brake tube from the rack - it is attached to it using a rubber ring. Otherwise, you can damage it. Unscrew the three nuts that secure the support bearing to the body . They are located in the engine compartment. Now the final touch is the unscrewing of the bolts that secure the rack to the hub.

Removing the rack and dismantling

Having carried out the actions described above, the front pillars of the VAZ-2110 can easily be dismantled. As a rule, everything changes, except for a spring. This element gives some shrinkage, but only under severe operating conditions. Check the discrepancy with the reference value after removing the spring from the stand. Just measure the length of it, then compare it with the reference value. In the operation manual, all data are available.

When the VAZ-2110 racks are being replaced, there is no need to change the spring particularly, but all the rubber elements are strictly forbidden to put the old ones. Below, everything that needs to be replaced will be considered, even if the shock absorber is rebuilt. To disassemble the rack, it is necessary to unscrew the nut located on the edge of the rod. Pre-fix the spring with a puller so that it does not open. To remove the stem from the body, you need to use a special key, which is twisted by a large nut with an external thread.

Is it worth using a repair kit?

A lot of pros and cons of repair kit. But to make your decision, you need to analyze all the advantages and disadvantages of restoring racks. Most likely, you will understand that only a complete replacement of the VAZ-2110 racks can improve the performance of the car. The reason was already mentioned - there is nothing better than a new element. Regarding the use of the repair kit, it will be necessary to carry out additional actions - flush the inside surface of the housing, replace the valve and gaskets, and then fill the oil.

And this is where the problem can arise. If you fill the shock absorber with a little oil, then its work will be ineffective. The shock absorber will not work properly. But if you pour a little more oil, very soon there will be a crowding out of the shell, as a consequence - the destruction of the stuffing box. As a result, all oil will pour out, and the front pillars of VAZ-2110, whose price is about 1500 rubles, will again need repair.

What elements need replacing?

So, if you decide to install new shock absorbers, then you need to know what to replace with them. In short, everything except the springs. And if you specify, you will get quite an impressive list. You need to start with the fact that you need a support pillar VAZ-2110. This is a bearing that allows the whole rack and hub to rotate, at the same time it produces a reliable attachment to the body. Similar functions are assigned to the ball joint, which is on the reverse side.

Be sure to replace the anther. Equipped only with rubber anvil racks on the VAZ-2110. The price of one is about 200 rubles. Do not forget about the bumpers installed on the rod. They are necessary to ensure that there is no strong impact with complete compression of the shock absorber. Most importantly - install new bolts and nuts. Including the adjusting screws, which fix the stand to the hub. Notice, there must be a screw with an eccentric on top. It is necessary to adjust the camber of the front wheels.

Assembling the rack

Before assembling, make sure that you have all the items in stock. If you give the car to the SRT, then make sure that everything is replaced. The resource has racks on the VAZ-2110, the price of all the nodes of which is about 6000 rubles (when repairing the entire front part), quite high. They can pass and one hundred thousand kilometers, if the quality of the node is good, and the service was carried out in a timely manner. But it will be much more effective if you independently replace.

First of all, install a bump stopper on the shock absorber rod. After that, put on the rubber dust cap, now it's time for the spring. Make sure that its ends are in the grooves on the rack and top plate. Of course, the spring must be compressed and the stem fully extended. After this, install the support bearing, fix it with a nut. That's all, you can remove the puller for the spring, adjusting it so that the ends do not leave the grooves. Almost similarly, the rear pillars of the VAZ-2110 are being repaired. True, there are small differences.

Do we need to break down?

Here, too, you can give unambiguous answers. To great amazement, there will be two of them - one "yes" and the other "no". But it all depends on what type of repair you did. If the newest racks were installed, then the camber-convergence of the wheels should be carried out. And there are no other options, this procedure is mandatory. But if you used a repair kit, and the position of the rack with respect to the hub was planned in advance by you, then the procedure for adjusting the camber-convergence is optional.

Of course, it is worth considering that the front pillars VAZ-2110, the price of repair kits of which is about 2000 rubles, can wear out more quickly at incorrect wheel angles. Therefore, do not regret 700 rubles (this is how much the tuning procedure costs on average), in order to safely ride your car.

conclusions

Analyzing everything that was described above, we can say that replacing racks on a VAZ-2110 car is not a very difficult task, everyone can cope with it. But it is necessary to replace all the elements, looking at the ball, tie rods, bearings of the hubs, for the presence of backlashes and wear. If you want to replace these elements, then you better do everything at the same time. This, of course, additional waste, but the car's suspension will work in perfect mode.