VAZ-2106: replacement of lower and upper lever silentblocks

On the VAZ-2106 car, the replacement of silent blocks is performed in case of their destruction (both full and partial). Rubber-metal hinges (silentblocks) are located on the suspension arms - two on the lower, the same - on the top. It is also worth noting that during the repair it is necessary to inspect the levers for damage. Unfortunately, they have the property of bursting, as a result of which the wheel is displaced.

Tools for replacement

On VAZ-2106, the replacement of silent blocks is practically impossible without the use of special pullers. This device is quite simple in design - a metal beaker whose diameter is equal to the size of the rubber-metal element, a washer and a bolt with a nut (they have a thread with a large step, since it requires high loads). In addition, you will need several more special devices. It is better to buy them from friends in advance. With the whole tool, repairs are much easier.

Firstly, it is a stripper for springs - two pins, at the ends of which there is a multifaceted thread, grippers are wound on it. Secondly, it is desirable to have a stripper stripper, after all it is possible that during the repair you decide to replace it. Third, you need a good tool - keys, screwdrivers, nuts. If there is no remover, then a gas canister will help . It is needed for burning rubber out of the hinge. In this way, it is possible to quickly break the rubber-metal element to remove it from the seat.

Removing the upper lever

Replacement front silentblocks VAZ-2106 can not do without two actions - removing the wheel and lifting the repaired side on the jack. The first thing you do is manipulation. Now in front of you in all its glory, both levers, but you need the upper. It is worth noting that the rubber-metal hinges on it change slightly differently from the bottom one. You need to remove the entire element, but the lower one does not have to be dismantled. That's just the ball bearing will interfere, you need to disconnect it.

To do this, remove the nuts from the bolts by 10 keys. Again, you note - when installing do not greedy, put at least new nuts. They are self-locking, on the edge of the thread they have a plastic insert. On the VAZ-2106, the replacement of silent blocks is not complete without the installation of new nuts. Now it remains only to remove the bolt of fastening the suspension element to the body, for this it is necessary to unscrew the nut with a key by 22. The same holds the bolt from turning. Of course, it's not right to say "bolt", but "axis", it will be more accurate.

Replacement of Silentblocks of the upper lever

That's all, now you have the upper lever, you need to knock out the hinges from it. But it's hard to beat, of course, because the rubber reflects the blow, so you can hit your eye with a hammer, if you swing it properly. For this purpose, use the best puller. If you are repairing a car, then you should have a tool. In particular, a good vice will not be superfluous. Now the replacement of the silencer blocks of the VAZ-2106 lever begins, to which you have been going for so long.

Lever securely secure in a vice. The puller is put on the hinge and, twisting the nut of it, you begin to press out the silentblock. It is recommended before repair to treat all the nodes with penetrating lubricant - hinges, threaded connections. And if you do not want to suffer with a puller, then the only helper you need is fire. Simply warm up the sailenblock under an open fire. All the rubber at the same burn out, there is only a metal part of the hinge, which is easily knocked out of the lever by one stroke. Of course, this method can be called barbarous, but on VAZ-2106, the replacement of silentblocks can be carried out with it. Especially in cases where the puller does not work to remove the hinge.

Replacement of the lower arm joints

When finished with the upper one, you can proceed to the bottom one. It has a slightly different fixation. And replacement of silent blocks VAZ-2106 is made without removal of the lever of a suspension bracket. It is enough just to unscrew the nut, which, by the way, needs to be replaced with a new one during assembly. And take off the puck. That's all, now with the help of a hollow bolt puller vypressovyvaet hinge. The second is extracted by the same exact technology.

Installation of new joints is made by pressing. For this, the rubberblock is implanted into the hole by hand. Then, using the stand, gently blow with a hammer. It is not necessary to beat with all your might, a sharp enough, but a weak blow. But this if there is no remover, and if it is, then the task is simplified many times - put it on the hinge and slowly, avoiding distortions, screw the bolt. After pressing, check that no gap is formed. At the end, twist a new nut, do not forget about the washer. That's all, replacing the silent blocks VAZ-2106 is completed, you can put the upper lever in place.