VAZ 2110: replacement of steering tips. Features of the work

More often the VAZ 2110 is replaced by steering tips rather than slats. And this procedure is inherently not very difficult, only in the process there can be unforeseen circumstances. Often they are due to the fact that the adjusting nuts are covered with rust and they can not be unscrewed. But to help you in this matter must come savvy and knowledge of the basic laws of physics. However, you first need to understand when you need to replace the tips.

Steering system status

The first bell to the fact that it is necessary to replace the tip of the VAZ 2110 tie rod is the appearance of a backlash. The steering wheel is much worse starting to turn, its free wheel increases, driving comfort from this suffers. It is also possible that foreign sounds will start to appear when the steering wheel is turned. Of course, immediately sin on the tips is not necessary, because the crunch can appear and when the ball bearing, the bearing is worn .

To make sure that there are indeed problems in the steering mechanism, you need to roll up the sleeves and perform diagnostics. To do this, it sometimes turns out to be enough to turn the thrust tip. If it moves freely, then it's worth thinking about the repair. Because of this light stroke there is a backlash of the steering wheel, which makes the comfort in driving. Fingering your finger also tells you that you need to replace the steering tips on the VAZ 2110.

Preparation for repair

In advance, you can even a few days before the planned start of repair, carefully handle all threaded connections with penetrating lubricant. The more abundant, the better, because you need to get rid of dirt and rust. The first action is a trip to the store. In fact, replacing the steering tips VAZ 2110, the price of which is 400-450 rubles, will cost you inexpensively. But if there is no tool, then you have to spend money on buying it.

So, you in the arsenal must have at least the simplest puller, with which it will be much easier to dismantle the steering tips from the pivot of the rack. In addition, the keys on the 27 and 24. With their help, the nuts are pulled from the pull rod. However, this is all that is required. In rare cases, you may need a gas cartridge. About how to use it in this difficult lesson, will be told a little bit lower.

Dismantle the steering tips

Initially, you just need to break all the nuts on the rods. Armed with keys on 24 and 27, climb under the hood. Find the adjusting nuts. Note that the outer nuts have a reverse thread, the right one. This is due to the special design of the steering. In order to ensure the safety of use, it is necessary to apply this thread. If the thread was treated with a penetrating lubricant in advance, the VAZ 2110 will not take a long time to replace the steering tips.

But if you can not unscrew the nuts, you have to do more. Take a screwdriver and unclip the bolts that secure the rod ties to the rail. Unscrew both bolts, after which you need to hang out the front wheels and remove them. Remove the pins from the fingers of the handpieces and unscrew the nuts. Using a stripper, press out your finger from the pivot of the shock absorber strut.

How to unscrew the nuts?

Now, in order to replace the steering tips of the VAZ 2110 with your own hands as quickly as possible, you need to use two methods of unscrewing the nuts. In the first place, of course, is clamping in the vice. First install the middle part in them, tighten them tightly, then twist the nut with the key by 27. Slowly but confidently it should get out. Of course, not always everything ends so beautifully. It will not be very good if the nut does not yield, even if it has been under the influence of a penetrating lubricant for a long time. In this case, only the second method will save.

Earlier there was a mention of a gas can. That's what he needs to implement the second method. With its help, the whole thread warms up to a high temperature. If there is no can, place the part for a few minutes on the gas stove. When the metal gets warm enough, you can shoot the finished "dish" from the fire and serve it on the anvil. Several strokes with a hammer, only not very strong, the main thing is that they are sharp, will help get rid of the rust and dirt that has accumulated on the thread. That's all, now you can try to carefully unscrew the nuts. Just see that on your VAZ 2110 the replacement of the steering tips does not end with burns. Work with hot metal in protective equipment.

Conclusion

Reassemble the links in the reverse order. Then install them first on the rail, but first the connection is well smeared with lithol. Heave the bolts, but do not rush them. When traction will be installed, it is necessary to put the fingers of the tips into the pivoting fists. If the wheels do not turn, then you will ensure the most accurate fitting of the toe. But still after replacing the tips, visit the SRT to go through the procedure for adjusting the camber and convergence of the front wheels. This procedure is not mandatory, but mandatory. It is worth noting that, if the rods are replaced without adjusting the toe, the wear of the rubber will be uneven, and the handling of the car will suffer greatly. It will be pulled aside, and this creates a danger to your life.