The gearshift lever on a VAZ-2114 is loose, what should I do?

According to almost all owners of the Russian automobile industry, an incorrigibly annoying problem is that the gearshift lever on the VAZ 2114 constantly rattles. Due to such popularity of the problem, the drivers themselves have found a number of convenient solutions to fix it in garage conditions. A symptom for repairing the gearshift knob is obvious - you get into the car, start moving, start to pick up speed, and in response the stick begins to shake, make strange sounds and vibrate. This happens due to an ill-conceived design, as it happened with VAZ engineers, because the problem extends not only to the fourteenth model. The vibration of the gearshift lever occurs according to the following principle: we are driving, and the bushing that connects the stick and the rod begins to touch the wings of the rod. It is made of metal, which naturally leads to unpleasant metallic rattling. Fortunately, this shortcoming can be corrected in a fairly simple way, without having a brain.

Causes

What could be the reasons why the reverse gear in a VAZ car does not engage?
In fact, there can be a lot of them, because the problem with switching gears, one way or another, lies in the transmission system and, in particular, in the gearbox itself. Gear shift lever in a VAZ 2109 car

Incomplete release of the clutch. As a rule, if the clutch is not disengaged correctly, all speeds may not engage well, but sometimes this problem affects only the reverse gear.
The gearbox drive levers or rods are damaged. The fastening may also be loose. To eliminate such a malfunction, it is necessary to conduct a thorough inspection of the unit and transmission system. If necessary, it is recommended to replace all damaged system components.
The lubricant in the gearbox has run out. In this case, the problem with switching gears will affect all gears without exception. Therefore, the likelihood of such a problem, unless only reverse gear is engaged, is very small. As you understand, you should check the level of consumables in the system and, if necessary, add oil to the gearbox.
Bad gear oil. The transmission fluid has already lost its properties and cannot fully ensure lubrication of all gearbox components. In this case, the problem will also affect all gears without exception, although in practice there have been cases when problems occurred with engaging the reverse gear. In this case, an oil change will be required.
Poorly adjusted rocker: the gearbox rocker cardan needs to be adjusted. Due to poor adjustment of the rocker, the reverse gear sometimes not only does not engage, but also falls out. This problem is one of the most common among VAZ 2109 cars, so we will consider fixing it first.

Varieties of backstage

Despite the different design models, only two types can be distinguished:

Long-stroke (standard, previously installed on cars of model 2109 and similar).
Short-wheel drive (installed on Kalina cars).

Structurally they are very similar, only different in size. The advantage of short-throw ones is that with their help, gears are engaged easier and faster.

True, many myths have formed around the gear shift: some claim that the dynamic characteristics of the car are significantly improved. This is all wrong; there is no connection between the dynamics of the car and the view of the backstage. But still, the short-stroke one has advantages over the standard one.

The gearshift lever is loose: replacing the bushing on a VAZ-2114

Fearing that repairs will take a lot of time and effort, many car enthusiasts postpone it indefinitely or pay huge sums to a car service center. But, in fact, as practice shows, the procedure itself takes little time and almost every car enthusiast can handle it on his own.

So, let's consider the sequence of the process step by step:

We lift the gearshift knob casing or dismantle it altogether. We remove the gearshift knob cover.
Unscrew the locking nut of the transmission drive rod. Unscrew the nut securing the gearbox linkage
We take out the bushing. Disconnect the rod from the gearshift knob
We disassemble the bushing.
There will be a metal sleeve in your hands that needs to be cleaned. Worn parts of the gear lever bushing
Next, check the bushings using a ruler. If the gap is too large, it must be replaced.
Assembly is carried out in reverse order.

Eliminating looseness and vibration of the VAZ 2114 gearshift lever

Even the most notorious admirers of the domestic automobile industry are infuriated when the gearbox lever of a VAZ 2114 dangles; as a dubious “bonus,” the motorist receives constant rattling. Owners of a strong nervous system put up with this situation. Soon even the all-metal psyche will not be able to withstand it; over time, the vibration will destroy the system. It will not be possible to engage the gear correctly; pairs second and fourth, third and fifth will engage with each other absolutely randomly.

Where does the vibration come from?

In this article we will popularly understand where the legs “grow” from and what to do. As expected, this is a mistake by the VAZ design bureau, sometimes it is the result of “tuning”, but we will consider all the reasons in detail, as well as methods for solving the problem.

When moving, the bushing connecting the lever and the rod first begins to rub and then hit the edge of the rod. This vibration creates this sound. This is a pure engineering miscalculation, the length of the sleeve is worked out incorrectly, its length is longer than necessary and it is this extra edge that catches.
Replacing the lever with a Kalinovsky one, here the rattling comes along with the positive effects of the replacement. Due to the imperfection of the design, Kalina's driveshaft produces vibration, which is subsequently transmitted to all structural elements. The vibration and sound remain even without the lever.
The retaining spring is broken; the first symptom is that the VAZ 2114 gearbox lever dangles freely in neutral gear, absolutely not fixed in the position between third and fourth. If the problem suddenly appears, then the spring is to blame, and only repairing the gearbox will help here, otherwise the remains of the spring will break the entire box, then it will be really expensive.
Sometimes this occurs due to general wear and tear of the car's shock absorbing parts, gearbox mounts and engine.

Is it worth fixing the problem?

Many people don’t even try to fix the gearshift lever of a VAZ 2114, but this task is completely solvable, it doesn’t require skills, and the undeniable advantages are worth an hour of time. The difference is so noticeable that if a breakdown has been present in your life for a long time, you will constantly remember that there is not enough noise.

The repair will take very little time, you can get away with a small sum, and in return you will receive a number of huge advantages, such as:

the unpleasant sounds accompanying the increase in speed will disappear;
the gearshift lever will be fixed;
switching will become smooth;
At idle, the lever will stop “dancing the lambada” under your hand.

Let's get started

The most common factor influencing the “inadequate” behavior of the gearshift lever in the VAZ 2114 is the first reason described above. Therefore, this is where we should start solving the problem. To do this, you will need the following tools: electrical tape, sandpaper (grinder), ruler, 13mm wrench and lubricant.

Actions are performed in the following order:

Remove the handle cover.
Unscrew the nut and remove the handle and rod.
We take out the bushing.
We remove the plastic bushings and clean the metal bushings from dirt.
We measure 2-3mm from the edges with a ruler, draw a line, glue electrical tape under the line for convenience, cut off the excess with a grinder (you can use sandpaper, but this will be a serious test).
We put everything in place, lubricate it if necessary, don’t forget to tighten the nut, and put on the casing.
Enjoying the silence.

Useful video

You can visually familiarize yourself with the process of eliminating vibration and rattling of the gearshift lever in the video below:

Let's sum it up

Vibration after “Kalinovsky tuning” is inevitable, and all artisanal methods are ineffective. As for replacing vibration-damping elements, a repair kit will help, which is initially better to buy for the slide. If its installation does not help, then it’s worth purchasing new pillows. Another option is to install an additional locking spring directly on the lever. The solution is good if the problem is not a broken spring in the gearbox, otherwise the time to buy a new gearbox is just a matter of your luck.

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Published June 18, 2017

Owners of domestic car brands experience problems with the lever when changing gears. If the box handle “does not obey,” then most likely we are talking about a broken linkage. It is best to take the car to a car service center, but you can fix the part yourself. Below we will tell you what adjusting the VAZ 2114 rocker is and how to do it, and also describes the types of rockers and the process of replacing the oil seal and cardan.

General symptoms

Symptoms are manifested by seven signs, which include:

When you shift gears, a crunching sound appears;
the sound of knocking in the box;
oil leak;
there is no speed fixation;
tight lever movement during switching;
The control room is buzzing;
noise in the gearbox.

Each of the listed symptoms has its own etymology and an exact picture of its manifestation, which objectively characterizes the root cause of the malfunction.

Crunch in the gearbox

This type of repair requires disassembling the gearbox structure.

The main reasons, a sign of which is a crunching noise during gear shifting:

faulty gearbox synchronizer (definitely requires replacement of the synchronizer);
malfunction of the clutch basket (during operation of the vehicle, the “petals” may fly off). The violation is eliminated by replacing the part, and a new clutch disc is also installed;
Damage to the clutch cable is classified as an indirect cause of gearbox malfunction, but if the cable breaks, the vehicle cannot move;
factory defect of the gearbox shaft.

Knocking at the checkpoint

The sounds of gearbox tapping are ambiguous due to their multiplicity. Therefore, the picture of the malfunction is accurately established by diagnosing the vehicle.

The box starts knocking if:

The oil level is not set correctly. An indirect indicator is the amount of oil being poured;
the distance between the brakes and clutch packs is either too small or, conversely, too large;
sagging appeared in one of the valves in the box;
The solenoid has failed.

Oil leakage

If there is an oil leak, the repair task is facilitated by the ability to determine the location of the leak, but most often in practice this is impossible to determine.

Faults that cause oil leakage are the following:

the seals are worn out;
the shafts are worn out;
there was a malfunction in the gearbox input shaft play;
parts are depressurized: formation of cracks, microholes, etc.;
The speedometer drive shaft seal is worn out.

Speeds are flying out

This kind of phenomenon occurs during gear shifting. The main reason for the appearance of such a malfunction is wear of the teeth on the gears and coupling. A factor contributing to the development of weakening speed control is a violation of the rules of gear shifting technique, which occurs when the speed limit is not observed. Replacing the gears of the specified parts eliminates the described problem.

The handle is tight

Factors under the influence of which the movement of the handle is difficult are damage to the locking teeth of the lever itself, wear of the jet thrust, and violation of the integrity of the gearbox drive parts.

The box is humming

This sound appears mainly during neutral transmission. The main reason is the low quality of lubricants. Therefore, the first action that must be performed when this type of technical problem occurs is to check and, if necessary, add oil. If the box continues to hum, then it is necessary to perform diagnostics, since the bearing on the input shaft may be worn out.

Noise in the CP

The box begins to make noise when the oil level is insufficient. This situation can be resolved by adding oil. If the noise does not stop, then it is caused by wear of the seals and mechanisms. This can be eliminated by installing new parts to replace worn ones.

Upon completion of the process of identifying the malfunction, its cause and source, as well as the factors influencing the occurrence of malfunction of the gearbox, it is necessary to become familiar with its structure and the structural features of the mechanism.

Signs of malfunction of the VAZ 2110 backstage

vibration of the gear lever;
there is a loosening of the fixing clamps;
difficult to engage or the “wrong” gear is engaged;
the drawstring rotates to the sides on a hinge;
gear lever play;
a ringing is heard in the wings (sometimes the ringing appears after repair work has been carried out).

If the driver knows at least something about the rocker, what it looks like and what it is needed for, it’s worth trying to repair the part yourself.

To replace the backstage we will need:

a set of keys with heads “10” and “13”;
jet thrust - 2110-1703300 (if replacement is needed);
inspection hole and jack;
screwdriver.

Using a 13mm socket, unscrew the two nuts securing the buffer bracket and remove the bracket.

Using a socket and a 13mm wrench, unscrew the two bolts securing the torque rod to the race of the ball joint of the gear shift drive.

We take the jet thrust down.

Using two 13mm wrenches, loosen the coupling bolt of the torque clamp and move the clamp back. We remove the jet thrust.

If it is necessary to remove the thrust damper, use a 13mm wrench to unscrew the nut securing the eye and remove the eye with the damper.

The jet thrust damper can be replaced without removing the thrust itself. To do this, loosen the linkage clamp, and then use a 13mm wrench to unscrew the two bolts securing the damper bracket to the gearbox housing.

Remove the bracket with the damper, removing the splined shank of the eye from the hole in the rod.

Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery. We unscrew the two self-tapping screws securing the right flap of the floor tunnel lining.

We remove the left shield in the same way.

Remove the gear shift knob cover.

We remove the tunnel. To do this, unscrew the screw in the middle.

Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the two screws in the middle part of the tunnel.

And two self-tapping screws on the left and right side of the passenger seat.

Having first moved the seat back, we take out the tunnel.

Using a 10mm socket, unscrew the four nuts in the middle part of the front fastening of the floor tunnel lining housing.

And two rear fastening nuts and take out the floor tunnel lining.

Using a 10mm wrench, unscrew the six nuts securing the drive pressure plate to the body.

Remove the pressure plate.

Remove the protective cover of the drive from the mounting studs of the pressure plate.

From the bottom of the car, use two “13” keys to unscrew the coupling bolt of the drive rod clamp.

We move the drive rod from the splined tip of the gear selection rod hinge and remove the drive rod with the gear shift lever.

We assemble the backstage with the new jet thrust in the reverse order.

Why change the backstage

There are situations when it is necessary to intervene in the gear shift mechanism due to the failure of a component. But there are cases when an extreme measure is required - replacing the VAZ-2109, 2114 rocker.

In these cases, replacement is required:

An oil leak appeared due to damage to the oil seal. Only the oil seal can be replaced.
Complete failure of the scenes.
You have realized the advantages of a short-stroke design and you have the funds for this kind of tuning.

Symptoms of gear shift mechanism failure:

Increased gearshift lever play. Please note that this behavior may also be caused by a loose cardan. Sometimes the bolt securing it gets screwed out, so to reduce the backlash it is enough to tighten it, and first apply a drop of thread locker.
Difficult to shift into gear. Sometimes extraneous sounds are heard.
Gear shifting is not possible.
Inconsistency between the position of the lever and the selected speed. For example, the back one disappears, and the first one is in its place.

If a slight play appears, it is advisable to carry out diagnostics and identify the breakdown of the unit. Make repairs immediately, otherwise one or more speeds will disappear at the most inopportune moment.

If you detect an oil leak from the gearbox, carefully inspect the crankcase. The leak will reveal itself. Lubricant usually leaks out through the CV joint seals and rocker panels.

In the latter case, to replace you will need to perform a number of actions:

Purchase a new gearbox seal for VAZ-2109, 2114. Its price is about 100 -200 rubles.
Drain the oil completely from the gearbox by unscrewing the plug from the bottom using the key “17”. If necessary, you can replace the lubricant later. It is recommended to pull out the upper dipstick to facilitate oil drainage.
Disconnect the cardan from the rocker arm.
Remove the boot, use a 10mm wrench to unscrew the bolt securing it to the gearbox rod.
Using an awl or a thin screwdriver, remove the old oil seal. Inspect it for damage.
Install the new oil seal using a pipe or large washer to press in.

After replacement, install the boot. Assess the condition of the cardan: if it has too much play, it will need replacement. After carrying out all the work, be sure to check that the speeds are turned on correctly.

In most cases, it is not the rocker itself that fails, but the cardan. Due to its displacement, even a small one, a failure occurs in the gear shift mechanism.

Standard VAZ-2109,2114 scenes are rarely installed during repairs; similar parts from Lada Kalina are used. The replacement looks like this:

Using two keys set to “13”, unscrew the clamp securing the cardan to the rod.
Using a screwdriver, pull the boot towards the box housing. If desired, you can remove it completely, and if it has cuts or other damage, replace it with a new one.
Unscrew the fixing bolt with a “10” key.
Knock down the cardan with a hammer, strike carefully so as not to damage anything.
The Kalinovsky universal joint is much more durable and reliable, so install it instead of the standard one.
Reassemble the entire structure in reverse order. But do not rush to tighten the bolt on the clamp - adjustment is necessary.

Features of the device and structure of the transmission mechanism

The fourteenth model is equipped with a five-speed gearbox similar to the unit installed on the G8, with the exception of the main pair.

According to consumer reviews, the lack of quality of the fourteenth gearbox includes the selection of gear ratios: a very short first speed and a long second. This drawback leads to a loss of vehicle dynamics when switching from first to second gear during acceleration.

The gearbox housing, rear cover and clutch housing are the main parts of the gearbox design structure.

Internal device groups:

Main couple

The drive shaft functionality reduces the speed transmitted from the engine to the crankshaft. The transmission coefficient is 3.7. Thus, the main pair of the “fourteenth” is capable of reducing the indicated speed by approximately 4 times. The length of the gears can be changed by controlling the main pair mechanism. What affects acceleration and the maximum possible speed limit of the vehicle.

Differential with gear ratios

The differential gear ratios of the stock VAZ 2114 gearbox include: 3.636 (first speed number); 1.95 (second speed number); 1.357 (third speed number); 0.941 (fourth speed number); 0.784 (fifth speed number) and 3.53 (reverse speed number).

Having an idea of the structural features of the gearbox mechanism, it is necessary to begin preparing tools, materials and tools that will be useful during the removal and disassembly of the box.

Is the gearshift knob rattling?

A symptom for repairing the gearshift knob is obvious - you get into the car, start moving, start to pick up speed, and in response the stick begins to shake, make strange sounds and vibrate. This happens due to an ill-conceived design, as it happened with VAZ engineers, because the problem extends not only to the fourteenth model. The vibration of the gearshift lever occurs according to the following principle: we are driving, and the bushing that connects the stick and the rod begins to touch the wings of the rod. It is made of metal, which naturally leads to unpleasant metallic rattling. Fortunately, this shortcoming can be corrected in a fairly simple way, without having a brain.

The gearshift lever and the rocker on the VAZ-2114 are rattling, what should I do?

As you know, the gearbox is the main, and most importantly, irreplaceable link between the engine and the wheels of the car, because it is only because of it that the nature of the torque changes.

What gearbox is installed on the VAZ-2114?

Since the VAZ-2114 is equipped with a mechanical gearbox, the driver personally selects which gear to engage at what point in time (by changing the position of the driven gear relative to the driving gear - approx.), thereby ensuring the correct position of the lever in the cabin. However, during operation it happens that the handle begins to rattle, causing only discomfort to the car owner.

Below, in our article, we will look at the main causes of this problem, as well as ways to fix them.

Gearbox device

Diagram of the gear selection mechanism with decoding

First of all, before we undertake the repair or alteration of the gearshift knob, we need to learn more about its design (to figure out where the vibration comes from and how dangerous it is for the operation of the car as a whole - approx.), and also become familiar with its main elements.

It’s no secret that the VAZ-2114 is a front-wheel drive car, with front drive wheels; accordingly, the gearbox itself is perpendicular to the direction of movement of the car (this means that the “box” lever does not enter the cabin directly from its body, but through the rocker – approx.) . The same cannot be said about representatives of the “classic” AvtoVAZ family, where the rattling of the gearbox lever may indicate problems with the transmission itself.

Causes of gearbox bouncing

The connection bushing is the wrong size.
The handle gasket is missing.
Inconsistency of parts that border each other.

All of the above problems can be caused by one small metal bushing that connects the rods under the lever. Therefore, the rattling of the handle may appear due to the appearance of a gap in it, or poor contact between two connections. All this leads to impacts of the bushing against the metal of the body, which contributes to the appearance of noise and rattling of the handle.

This is what the old bushing looks like.

On some VAZ-2114 models, such connections were wrapped with a rubber gasket to avoid such malfunctions.

Removing the gearshift lever

Before you begin dismantling the handle, you need to carefully examine the entire space next to it and understand how it comes apart. There is nothing complicated about this, the main thing is to follow our instructions exactly:

If there are additional armrests and other elements installed independently, we dismantle them so as not to damage them during the work.
Carefully remove the casing (plastic or leather - approx.) so as not to tear or break it.
Dismantling should be carried out carefully so as not to break anything.
Now that all the interior decoration is visible, let's move directly to the backstage.
To do this, using a key set to “13”, unscrew the nut securing the lever. If the lever does not budge, you can treat the surface with WD-40.
After this, you can dismantle the lever with the same bushing, and carry out work to eliminate rattling and vibration.
The old bushing is marked with a red marker.

Vibration Elimination Process

After you have the bushing with the lever in your hands, carefully inspect it visually for visible damage and signs of wear. Because if they are available, you may have to buy the same spare element, so that a little later you won’t have to do the work of dismantling, repairing and adjusting it.

The new bushing looks much better

The procedure for repair work with the bushing

First of all, we dismantle the plastic cover on the bushing in such a way as to free its metal base.
Disassembled gear lever bushing
We inspect it for traces of friction, which will indicate a discrepancy in its size (when the bushing is several millimeters longer, usually 2-3 mm - approx.).
We went to the store and measured the new bushing there and compared it with ours!
If the above facts are confirmed, then this reason can be corrected by simply grinding off the excess by hand using a file.
Next, we move on to repairing the lever itself, and if there is any damage, friction, etc. on its body, we simply wrap this area with ordinary electrical tape in order to fix it more tightly in place and provide it with the tightest contact.

conclusions

Thanks to such simple and simple procedures, vibrations and rattling of the gearbox lever can be eliminated in no more than half an hour of your time, and the result of the work performed will please you for a much longer time.

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Removing the rattling of the gearshift knob

99.9% of owners of cars of the Samara family are familiar with this problem: at rpm 1900-2500 (depending on who) the gearshift knob resonates and a VERY unpleasant rattling noise begins. The handle trembles, vibrates... It depends on you - but I am VERY not pleased. My ex-four is no exception. At the first maintenance (we are talking about the former cherry 14k), I asked both the service technicians and their chief warranty engineer: “How to get rid of handle rattling?” The guys smiled in response and said something like this: “I also have a Samara, it also rattles. You can’t do anything with it, just sell it and buy a foreign car!” Of course, such arrangements did not suit me. I went online to look for “brothers in misfortune.” I read a lot of threads on the forums. The problem is indeed very common. The first thing I read was to change the “cardan” to a Kalinovsky one. I did so and changed it. Kalinovsky is indeed, unlike the native one, of higher quality, all “knocked down”, without play. Everything is clear there.

Kalinovsky cardan

It’s in the store, depending on your luck. I found it for 350 rubles. I installed it, the sensations when shifting gears changed, the movement became clearer and better. BUT! This did not prevent vibrations. It became a little smaller, but it still rattled VERY loudly.

I was upset again. I went online again to look for clues. I found a bunch of new tips - sawing down the lever, changing the linkage to a short-throw one, installing vibration-damping springs near the lever... In general, a bunch of useless nonsense.

On one of the sites I came across advice whose usefulness I doubted until I completed it.

The method is VERY SIMPLE and 200% effective. Moreover, it is done quickly and free of charge. It is for these reasons that I want to share with you.

Today I did the same thing in 10 minutes on my new white cloud. The result for me personally is predictable - the vibrations are completely gone up to 5000 rpm.

So, in order. Here is the pen, if anyone doesn’t know))

gear knob

We remove the casing upwards, carefully squeezing the casing frame towards the center and prying it up. We see this inside:

Next, use two 13mm wrenches to unscrew the nut and remove the bolt. We move the fork to the side. We get this:

Next, remove the metal sleeve from the horizontal tube on the gearshift lever itself:

Here she is, my dear fucking bush. This is precisely the reason for the rattling of the gearshift lever.

All you need to do is shorten it by half a millimeter. 0.5mm. It is made of a relatively soft alloy, so we clamp it in a yew without fanaticism, otherwise it can be deformed and it will not fit into place. Or, alternatively, hold it with pliers.

Take a file and carefully grind one end down by half a millimeter. You need to grind perpendicularly, that is, evenly.

We grind, put everything back together as it was, tighten the nut on the bolt tighter. cover with a casing. Ready!

What we have: the rattling goes away completely. Silence.

The asking price is zero rubles.

The gears may stick in a little tight at first. there is no need to loosen the nut. In a few days, everything will get used to it and it will be fine, but rattling will not appear. Verified.

Rhetorical question: why the hell doesn’t AvtoVAZ make this bushing shorter?