VAZ-2114: replacement of steering tips with own hands

In the article you will learn how the VAZ 2114 car replaces the steering tips. And even the most unexpected situations that may occur during the repair process will be considered. Unfortunately, there are a lot of them. The older the car and the more often it is used, the more wear and tear at its parts. And the suspension and steering elements suffer the most. The reason for this, of course, lies in the quality of roads. Each unevenness responds to the elements of the car. And there are such irregularities, from which even the body suffers, it begins to deform. But now not about this, the story will go about steering.

The steering of the VAZ 2114

For the first time such a scheme was used in the VAZ car model 2108. This is the first car that had a front-wheel drive (in the domestic automotive industry). Classical suspension type McPherson in combination with the steering rack and pinion type shows excellent results. If you compare the sensations, then in the front-wheel drive the steering wheel rotates, even on the spot, very easily than in the VAZ 2101-2107 models. In addition, the steering column is trauma-safe on the VAZ 2114, the replacement of the steering tips which is discussed in the article. As in a head-on collision, it folds and does not reach the driver. A completely different story with the steering of the same penny. A long shaft connects the steering wheel and gearbox.

As a result of the collision of the forehead in the forehead, this shaft could penetrate the driver through and through. The steering rack in the front-drive cars is attached to the partition, which separates the interior and engine compartment. The drive is from the steering wheel, which is controlled by the driver. The movement is transmitted through the rack gearbox to two links, which are connected to the pivoting pivots of the shock-absorber racks. These rods are not integral, their main part is fixed on the rail movably. The outer edges have ball joints. The connection with the main part of the rod is threaded, it is possible to adjust the overall length. And now about how to replace the steering tips on the VAZ 2114 independently and quickly.

Standard tools for replacing steering tips

To replace the steering tips, you will need a standard set of tools. Pliers and spanner on "19" for unscrewing the nut of fixing the tip to the rotary cam of the shock absorber. With the help of pliers, it is convenient to open and pull out the cotter pin that fixes the nut on the thread. You also need a jack, keys for "17", "24", "27".

This is the whole set of tools that can be found in any garage. But you will not be sufficient to possess only these tools. It will be necessary to have some more accessories, they can be found in any auto parts store. Let's take a closer look at what you still can find useful, since changing the steering tips to VAZ 2114 without special equipment is unlikely to work.

Special tools

Of course, the presence of penetrating lubricants is highly desirable. She needs to process all the screwed connections without exception , so that during the disassembly there will be no problem with unscrewing the nuts. Also, it is desirable to have a special puller for the tips. It consists of a rim, which is put on a swivel fist, and a bolt with a ball in the upper part, if you look at the stripper during the dismantling of the tip.

If there is no penetrating lubricant or it is ineffective, which is quite possible, you will need a gas cartridge with an injector. In extreme cases, you can use the gas stove, which is installed in the kitchen. How to use these devices will be described below. It is also necessary to have calipers for measuring.

Preparation for repair

Set the car as smoothly as possible, squeeze the parking brake lever to lock the rear wheels. Under them it is necessary to install special stops. It is advisable to carry out repairs first on one side, and after moving to the second. Immediately loosen the bolts, which fix the wheels to the hubs. After that, the entire front part of the vehicle should be raised above the ground in such a way that they are a short distance from the surface of the VAZ 2114 wheel. The steering tips are replaced with the front part of the machine hung.

Remove the wheel, unscrew the steering wheel in the desired direction. If you change the tip to the left, the steering wheel turns to the right. And, on the contrary, when replacing the right handpiece, the steering wheel turns to the left. In this situation, repair is much easier. In advance, even preferably a few days before the start of work, it is necessary to apply penetrating grease to all threaded joints. On this depends how quickly you make repairs.

Removing the steering tip

With the help of flat-nose pliers, it is necessary to open the cotter pin and pull it out. The key to "19" twist the nut. If possible, it is best to install a new cotter pin and nut later. Then put a special puller on the finger. Check that it has been installed correctly so that it does not come off later. Now with the key on the "17" turn the bolt on the puller. Slowly rotating it until then, until the finger of the tip jumps out of the pivot. But before that, it is necessary to loosen the nuts that attach the tip to the main part of the VAZ 2114 steering rod. The replacement of the steering tips is done in this order.

If you can not do this, then read the instructions, which will be given a little lower. Carefully measure the distance between the middle of the finger and the beginning of the nut that is on the outside. This will help you to establish the passage of the wheels as accurately as possible. Pay attention to the fact that it is desirable to make adjustments at the service station, since it is impossible to accurately set the angles of convergence anyway, there will be an uneven wear of the tread of the tires, the withdrawal of the car to the side, and other "delights". And here is how to check the steering tips of VAZ 2114? It is enough to turn them by hand, if there are jams or movement on the hinge is too easy, it's time to change the elements.

What if I can not unscrew the adjusting nuts?

Yes, on old cars that have a considerable mileage, this can be observed. It is unlikely that every driver monitors the condition of the threaded connections, so they eventually become dirty and it becomes very difficult to unscrew them. We have to resort to tricks that only complicate repairs. If you do not want complications, then at least once a year treat the penetrating lubricant adjusting nuts on the rods. But back to the repair. Make you have the following steps. First of all, it is necessary to unscrew the bolt, which secures the steering rod to the rail. After that, the whole design, including the tip of the VAZ 2114 steering rod , is taken out from under the hood of the car.

Now only the heating of the thread can help. This can be done both on a household stove and with a gas can. The whole part of the thrust is heated, on which there is a thread. After that, it must be carefully tapped with a hammer. As a result, all the rust and dirt that has accumulated inside, crumbles. The threaded connection becomes loose, the nuts can be easily unscrewed. By the way, this trick can be used for any bolts, studs, which can not be unscrewed in the usual ways. The main thing is that they do not have fusible elements.

Installing a new tip

So, you need to know what distance was from the edge of the adjusting nut to the axis of the tail of the steering tip. Just knowing this distance, you can make the correct installation of the wheels relative to each other. First of all, screw the nut onto the thread of the tip itself. Then you install it on the main part of the traction. As it turned out, it is quite simple to replace the steering tips VAZ 2114. You can do everything with your hands in an hour and a half.

Twist it until then, as long as the distance is not the same as it was on the old part. Tighten after the final installation. First put your finger in the swivel fist. Do not need to stuff it with force, just put it by hand. Twist the nut, tighten it with the necessary force, fix its position with a cotter pin.

Conclusion

After all this, finally tighten the adjusting nuts on the steering rod. Under such a scheme, the elements are replaced both on the left side and on the right. And the replacement of the tips of steering rods VAZ 2114 is done exactly the same as on all front-wheel drive cars. Pay attention that in case of removal of all draft, it is necessary to dismantle a protective cover which costs over рейки.