Life hack: how to remove the gear knob on a Priora 1 and 2 car

The vibration of the gearshift lever is shown on the example of a VAZ 2110 car (it’s the same on the Lada Priora):
If there was no rattling of the gearshift knob before, then most likely you can get by with a repair kit and replacing the ball joint race of the gearbox knob (in Fig. No. 5). Also, excessive vibration may be due to old gearbox and engine mounts.

If nothing helps, then we go directly to the source of the rattling sound - this is a metal spacer bushing (in Fig. No. 8). It is she who, under the influence of vibrations of the gearshift knob, makes a rattling noise.

Repair

How to adjust the rocker on a VAZ 2114, varieties, repair
Regardless of what exactly you do with the rocker - repair, adjust or change, you will still need to disassemble this unit.

Disassembly is performed as follows.

• Remove the cover from your gear shift knob.
• Place the car on a pit, or raise the front end with a jack.
• Remove the front console. It is held in place by mounting bolts.
• Now remove the curtain itself. To fix it, AvtoVAZ used 6 bolts in the case of the VAZ 2110 model.
• When carrying out dismantling work, be sure to examine the condition of all elements.
• By bending the boot, you will gain access to the support, oil seal and cardan shaft.

Changing the boot
Now as for the repairs. There may be several recommendations in this regard, depending on the current state of the node and its components.

1. At best, repairs will require the use of a repair kit for the backstage. It doesn't cost much.
2. If the bushing is deformed, it will need to be replaced with a new one.
3. Check the lever shaft bore for wear.
4. Make sure there is no play in the driveshaft. Otherwise, a regular repair kit will no longer be enough, that is, a complete replacement of the entire backstage will be required.
5. Often the culprit of extraneous noise and rattling when shifting gears in gearboxes is the rocker pad. Changing it is quite simple, and even a beginner can perform the operation.

Alternative supports

Replacement cushion for VAZ 2110

Considering the long-standing problem of Samara and a dozen, the manufacturer immediately released a whole series of alternative pillows:

Let's now consider their features:

• The support of JSC-BRT and the peculiarity of its structure is contained in a hinged product, which replaced the bearing in this place. At first glance, it looks like a panacea, since the general principle of operation seems to be clear: the creators of this technical innovation used an element that has increased rigidity in the radial direction. At first glance, the sounds should disappear and the car should become silent on uneven roads, however, conflicting reviews from the motorists themselves do not allow us to completely agree with this fact.
• An alternative to OAO-BRT is SS-20, where a steel bushing was installed in place of the standard bearing, which was completely welded into a rubber damper. The manufacturer of this new product claims that the SS-20 will completely eliminate the appearance of elevators and extraneous sounds. Moreover, the manufacturer directly promises that the SS-20 will be able to guarantee the classic behavior of the rocker (see Replacing the rocker on a VAZ 2110 on your own): regardless of the topography of the road surface, the lever will be stable and without extraneous sounds.
• The developers of "Assomi" boldly claim that the use of a special prescription rubber mixture will completely smooth out all impacts and sound noise, thereby significantly increasing the overall level of comfort of the car.

VAZ 2110 gearbox rocker

So, you need to choose who to trust, because there are a huge number of manufacturers to choose from, who all guarantee the high quality of their products. And most importantly, they guarantee that they managed to create a universal high-tech product that is most effective from a practical point of view.

Note. But it’s not entirely clear why some manufacturers of backstage cushions use rubber ears that quickly break?

Practical Feature of Alternative Choice

Unfortunately, “Assomi” and SS-20 are quite difficult to find in local stores; in the future they will go on wide sale, however, it is impossible to answer exactly when this will happen. It all depends on the store owners. The motorist is mainly offered imported products, as well as from national manufacturers, but only standard ones. It should be objectively understood that the quality of imported products varies significantly in comparison with national standard factory models, as does the price. Therefore, if you are pressed for time, it is best to order your own national alternative via the Internet, which is much lower in price than its foreign counterpart, and the quality is almost identical.

Repair

Replacing the cabin filter on a Priora

Regardless of what exactly you do with the rocker - repair, adjust or change, you will still need to disassemble this unit.

Disassembly is performed as follows.

• Remove the cover from your gear shift knob.
• Place the car on a pit, or raise the front end with a jack.
• Remove the front console. It is held in place by mounting bolts.
• Now remove the curtain itself. To fix it, AvtoVAZ used 6 bolts in the case of the VAZ 2110 model.
• When carrying out dismantling work, be sure to examine the condition of all elements.
• By bending the boot, you will gain access to the support, oil seal and cardan shaft.

Changing the boot

Now regarding the repairs. There may be several recommendations in this regard, depending on the current state of the node and its components.

1. At best, repairs will require the use of a repair kit for the backstage. It doesn't cost much.
2. If the bushing is deformed, it will need to be replaced with a new one.
3. Check the lever shaft bore for wear.
4. Make sure there is no play in the driveshaft. Otherwise, a regular repair kit will no longer be enough, that is, a complete replacement of the entire backstage will be required.
5. Often the culprit of extraneous noise and rattling when shifting gears in gearboxes is the rocker pad. Changing it is quite simple, and even a beginner can perform the operation.

Replacing the oil seal

Quite often, VAZ 2110 owners are faced with a situation where, after parking under the car, they find traces of oil. There are two options here - the oil filter has worn out or there are problems with the oil seal.

As you replace the oil seal, you will be able to simultaneously inspect and change such elements as the cushion, cardan shaft, and boot.

Dismantling works

But let's talk about everything in order. First of all, check whether it is really an oil seal and not a filter. If everything is fine with the filter, then we drive the car into a pit or find another way to end up under the bottom of your VAZ 2110. Beforehand, it would be a good idea to watch video materials regarding your current situation.

1. Carefully inspect the boot. If oil leaks from the gearbox through the oil seal on your car, traces of it will definitely remain on the boot.
2. Bend back the boot. This way you can get to the cardan, disconnect it and gain access to the cuff.
3. You first need to dismantle the cardan from the lever, and only then from the rocker itself. Not the other way around.
4. The cardan has been removed, so we move to the oil seal.
5. The cuff is removed from the gearbox using a hook and an awl. Therefore, make sure you have these tools at hand in advance.
6. Now a new one is installed in place of the old oil seal. Craftsmen have adapted to using ordinary plastic bottle caps. If you get used to it, it turns out to be very easy to change the oil seal.
7. After replacing the element, return all dismantled components to their places. If some of them need replacing or signs of wear are already visible, it is better to replace them immediately. It is unlikely that you will want to repeat the same operation in a couple of weeks and lie under your own car.

Repair will not give the desired result if the adjustment was carried out with errors. To do everything carefully and competently, use the help of a partner. One will work under the car, the second will help from inside.

The gearbox is one of the most complex components of a vehicle. However, this does not mean that its repair cannot be done at home on your own. Now we will tell you what the VAZ 2110 rocker is, what may be the reasons for its malfunction and how to repair the mechanism.

Repairing the box

Tuning door cards on Prior

In the event that this kind of adjustment work did not bring much results, you will have to remove and disassemble the gearbox of your VAZ 2110

The main attention should be paid to the gears, as they are most often knocked out. This is especially true for first and second speeds.

It will also be important to check the latch. There are three latches in total in the gearbox.

The very first of them is very long and is responsible for 1st and 2nd gears. Next comes the clamp for third and fourth gears, and the shortest of the clamps is intended for 5th gear

There are three latches in total in the gearbox. The very first of them is very long and is responsible for 1st and 2nd gears. Next comes the clamp for third and fourth gears, and the shortest of the clamps is intended for 5th gear.

complete gearbox assembly

Often, VAZ 2110 owners voice a problem regarding the switching or departure of first gear. Most likely, the reasons lie in the following:

• synchronizer problems;
• damage to the retainer spring when the lever dangles and the gears are switched on randomly;
• damaged rod and fork.

A common problem is when the second gear is reluctantly engaged, or it is simply knocked out. The most likely causes of the problem:

• poor engagement of the gear and clutch that engages the gears;
• wear of gear teeth and coupling;
• problems with the clutch.

Gearbox control drive Lada Priora Lada Priora

Adjustment may be required after removing and reinstalling the VAZ 2170 gearbox, as well as in case of unclear gear shifting during operation of the Lada Priora. You will need two “13” keys.

1. From below the car, loosen and unscrew the nut of the clamp bolt on the transmission control rod by 3–5 turns.

2. Use a screwdriver to slightly widen the groove of the clamp and the groove at the end of the rod to ensure free movement of the rod relative to the gear selection rod, and set the rod to the neutral position.

Scheme for adjusting the position of the Lada Priora gear shift lever: 1 – reverse lock bracket; 2 – axis stop; 3 – gear shift lever axis; 4 – axle bushings; 5 – gear shift lever; 6 – spacer sleeve; 7 – spherical washer of the ball joint; 8 – spherical pin of the gear shift lever; 9 – body floor; 10 – ball joint; 11 – buffer; 12 – spring; 13 – template 67.7834.9527; 14 – bracket cover

3. Inside the car, remove the gear shift lever cover from the handle, lower the cover down along the lever and install the lever so that its lower (non-bent) end is approximately vertical. If you have template 67.7834.9527, position the gear shift lever as follows: with the lever cover removed, install the template in the window of the lining 14 of the reverse locking bracket. Insert the stop 2 of the axis of the lever 5 into the groove of the template 13 and press it against the template in the transverse direction without causing elastic deformation of the bracket 1. Fix the lever 5 in this position.

4. From the bottom of the VAZ 2171 car, with light hand movements (so as not to move the levers of the VAZ 2172 gear selection mechanism), select the axial play of the rod in the rearward direction and its angular play in the counterclockwise direction.

5. Tighten the nut of the clamp bolt, placing the clamp at a distance of 1–3 mm from the end of the rod.

Gearbox and gearbox Lada Priora

Manufacturers and prices of analogues

Gear shift levers are also produced by other manufacturers:

• Sphere AutoBra 2138-K (together with a leatherette cover, with red inserts) – 390 rubles;
• Sphere AutoBra 2138-SR (together with a leatherette cover, completely black) – 390 rubles;
• Sphere AutoBra 2140-CH (together with a leatherette cover, black, perforated surface) – 450 rubles;
• Sphere AutoBra 2141-Sr (together with a leatherette cover, the lever itself is gray) – 400 rubles;
• Azard KPP-00132 (black set with genuine leather frame) – 480 rubles.

Features and purpose of the scenes on the VAZ-2110

The easiest way to get acquainted with the principle of operation of the backstage is to study the photo drawing of the product. This functional unit is directly connected to the operation of the gearbox and, through a lever transmission, allows you to switch the gears of the driven shaft. Thus, the driver can change the gear ratio of the drive and driven shafts of the gearbox. It's no secret that thanks to this you can change the speed of the car and accordingly adjust the torque that creates traction force on the drive shaft of the wheels. Thanks to the rocker, reverse gear is also engaged and the movement of the vehicle can be completely blocked.

VAZ 2110 backdrop

Naturally, the rocker plays one of the key roles in the car control system. If the gearshift lever is faulty, full-fledged driving in real road conditions becomes difficult, and sometimes even becomes impossible. Unfortunately, this functional unit can break down quite often. Surely, you will be interested to know why this happens and how to prevent the malfunction of the link in time. The next section of our article is devoted to these issues.

Main malfunctions of the scenes

All malfunctions of the Lada Priora gearbox and how to eliminate them:

The main malfunctions of the Priora gearbox are the same for any transmission and are determined by their design. The lever and rigid drive are made of steel, so they do not break. The remaining parts, all kinds of plastic bushings and cables, clamps that secure the rods, often fail (their nuts have a bad habit of becoming loose). In addition, on the so-called rocker boxes, that is, gearboxes 2170–2180, the rubber band (the rubber support of the lever) often fails, which also leads to problems with switching on the required speeds.

One of the rare defects is the rattling of the 2014 Priora gearbox, although it also occurs on cars of other years, but always with a rocker transmission. It is caused by contact between the torque rod and the gear shift rod. Due to the running engine, the contact becomes vibrating, and the collision of parts generates ringing. To eliminate it, just slightly move both rods away from each other.

How to adjust the rocker on a VAZ 2110 with your own hands

Before adjusting the gearbox linkage, it is necessary to perform a number of preparatory work:

1. Drive the car into the pit.
2. Tighten the handbrake and install the wheel chocks.

Method No. 1 - adjusting the rocker according to the rear speed.

1. Loosen the clamp.
2. Engage reverse gear and position the lever as you would like it to be in this position.
3. Then tighten the clamp and check how the rocker works, whether you are satisfied with the current position of the lever and the operation of the rocker.

Method No. 2 - adjusting the rocker at first speed.

This method is used, as a rule, when the first method did not produce results.

1. Turn on first speed.
2. Loosen the rocker clamp.
3. Turn the rocker drive counterclockwise until the gearshift lever begins to rest against the plastic reverse speed stop.
4. Tighten the clamp and check how everything works.

Method No. 3 - adjusting the scenes in neutral.

If you do not have a plastic stopper, the adjustment is made in neutral gear.

To adjust the neutral position of the gearshift lever, you need to accurately calculate the depth of the shift of your gearbox to the driveshaft of the VAZ 2110. Sometimes such manipulations result in the appearance of annoying rattling of the lever.

If adjusting the rocker does not lead to anything and there is still a problem with switching, replace the rocker completely or ask for help from specialists.

It would seem that such an element as the backstage cannot be modified or modernized, because everything here is extremely simple. However, tuning is also possible here, we’ll talk about this in this article, and as an example we will have a VAZ-2110 car. Many car owners prefer to change the standard rocker because it has too long a stroke; instead, they install a short-stroke one. This is good because the clarity of switching improves and less time is spent on it, but at the same time, car enthusiasts for some reason forget that the rocker needs adjustment.

If there is no adjustment, the driver will soon feel difficulty changing gears. It is recommended to do the work together with an assistant, although, if desired, you can do everything alone.

In this case, the owner of the “ten” replaced the rocker, did not adjust it, and had problems when shifting from reverse to fifth gear. The adjustment can be done in different ways; we will consider several options with you.

1. In the first case, the adjustment is made in reverse gear. We switch the box to reverse mode, then climb under the car and tighten the clamp. That's it, the work is finished, the problem is solved. But what to do if it is impossible to switch to reverse gear? For this we have the following method.

2. Here the “ten” link is adjusted when first gear is engaged. We switch the gearshift knob to first speed, unscrew the bolts securing the rocker clamp, to do this you will have to crawl under the car. Next, the drive must be rotated counterclockwise. We twist until the gearshift lever collides with the plastic rear speed lock. Now you just need to tighten the clamp bolts and the setup is complete.

Do you want to adjust the transmission neutral position? Then you will have to calculate the fit of the rocker on the “tens” cardan. So, we learned that when replacing the rocker, it is imperative to adjust it so that in the future there will be no problems with switching gears. Moreover, we learned to do it ourselves, and this saves us money. However, if you are a specialist and have done such work for the first time in your life, then it will not be easy to assemble the mechanism perfectly.

Very often, after self-upgrading, extraneous sounds appear in the gearbox. Some people don't pay any attention to the rattling noise and drown it out with music, but we're not one of those people, so we need to eliminate the cause of the sound. The problem can be solved quite simply; all you need to do is buy a spring and put it on the slide. This spring will hold the gearbox and the formation of unpleasant noise will stop. Let's go back to the adjustment once again and repeat how to do it:

1. Set the gearbox to neutral position.

2. Turn the gear selector rod counterclockwise. We do this until the adjusting pin fits into the hole in the rod.

3. Remove the gear lever trim.

4. After fixing the gearshift knob and the gear selection rod, fix the adjusting bolt.

The travel of the gearbox handle is adjusted individually, this is done by adjusting the length of the link arm.

How to change the gear knob on a Priora

In order to remove the gearshift knob on a Priora, as well as to carry out any replacement or modification operations with it, it is necessary to dismantle the control system. So, for example, you can change a part by installing the version developed for Vesta. But the easiest way is to replace it with a standard part: you don’t have to make any modifications.

We remove the Priora gearshift knob, following the standard algorithm:

• Tighten the handbrake so that the Priora is locked in place;
• Remove the cover - just lift it to the top;
• It is better to heat the plastic part with a hairdryer and use a screwdriver to remove the sign with the painted speeds;
• Having rested a piece of a pre-prepared square at the bottom of the lever, use an adjustable wrench to make a stop so that the part goes up.

Watch this video for more details:

Short-stroke link for Priora PrioraPRO

Before we consider how to properly install a short-throw rocker on a Priora with our own hands, let’s remember why this is being done.

The essence of a short-stroke rocker is that it reduces the travel of the gearbox lever when switching gears off or on. Moreover, gear shifting in the car becomes clearer.

Unlike the factory standard lever, the short-stroke rocker has slightly different bending angles. Thanks to improved geometry, the gear shifting process brings pleasure to sports driving enthusiasts.

As already mentioned, installing a Priora short-stroke rocker results in the gearshift lever reacting to your movement faster and more responsively, while the actual rocker travel will be less.

If you are a fan of sporty style and want to accelerate the car as quickly as possible, then you will need to change gears quickly. Again, here too a short-throw slide will come in handy.

Installation process

Let's analyze the installation of the Priora short-stroke rocker with our own hands step by step.

First you need to pull the knob and cover off the box lever. The knob on the lever is not fixed, so it is enough to apply a certain force to remove it.

Using a key set to “13”, loosen the clamp and separate the gearbox lever rod from the cardan.

To release the lever, we release the ball from the spring mechanism, which is necessary to activate the reverse gear with locking. To do this, remove the locking ring.

It is strictly forbidden to sharply pull the lever upward when trying to release it.

Slowly, carefully remove the retaining ring.

We take out the spring and then the lever with the ball inserted into the plastic frame, as well as the locking ring.

The plastic mandrel includes two parts: the lower one, located on the right and the upper one, located on the left, cylindrical in shape. There is a slit at the top. This component fits onto the gearshift lever. At the bottom there is a lever ball. The upper part wraps around the lower part so that the grooves match.

We take out the lever and rod from the interior. For convenience, you can separate the lever from the rod, although this is not at all necessary.

Using a “10” wrench, unscrew the left bolt on the cardan and pull off the rubber boot.

The driveshaft from the Priora differs in length from the driveshaft of the Viburnum. It is necessary to shorten the stem of the viburnum, depending on its type.

We insert the cardan from the viburnum. Lightly lubricate it with lithol from the inside. When screwing in the bolt, you do not need to tighten it.

We insert the rod through the interior. It is advisable to do this not alone, but to take someone as an assistant. Let one hold the elastic band in the cabin, through which the thrust passes, while the second gradually stretches the thrust.

Next we assemble the lever:

— We put the rod back on the cardan shaft. — We equip the spring mechanism again (we also lubricate the ball with lithol). — We center the lever (we fix it in a comfortable position). — We tighten the clamp on the rod.

It is quite possible that the lever will not immediately center itself as it should. In this case, perform steps 3-4 again.

Please note that if you first assemble the spring mechanism, then due to the greater length of the rod it will be impossible to put the rod on the cardan (the problem can be solved if the cardan is shortened)

Don't forget to put the boot on the driveshaft

After completing the above steps, we will be able to correctly install the short-throw rocker on the Priora.

It will also be necessary to adjust the mechanism that blocks reverse gear engagement. Due to the fact that we customize the Priora short-stroke rocker to suit ourselves, the following problem may arise. The locking mechanism does not align with the plate it engages. We solve the problem by removing the plate and carefully adjusting the engagement.

In the end, all that remains is to put the knob and cover on the gearshift lever. Keep in mind that after assembly the gearshift lever will be tilted to the right.

Advantages of a short-stroke rocker

After we bought a short-throw rocker for a Priora and installed it manually, we can see the following improvements:

— the lever stroke becomes 3 times shorter, resulting in a much faster transition from gear to gear. You can feel as if you are driving a sports car;

— you need to get used to switching, because the lever itself is not in its original position. To stick gears you now need to put in more effort;

The irritating rattling noise, which is inherent in driveshafts of Ladder models from Nines to Prior at high speeds, disappears.

Replacing the gear lever cover and gear shift knob: what you need to know

During the operation of a car, the parts that are subject to the greatest wear and tear are the steering wheel rim, pedal pads, and the gear shift knob. In the case of a manual transmission, both the clutch pedal pad and the gear shift knob, as well as the cover on the gearshift lever, wear out greatly. For this reason, replacing the cover on the gear lever is a popular and necessary procedure.

The reason is clear - the driver actively interacts with these elements. Unlike an automatic transmission, with a manual transmission, when driving, the clutch is constantly depressed and gears are changed, the gearshift knob wears out, the cover also rubs and breaks, which affects not only the appearance of the interior, but also the functionality of individual elements.

The fact is that if the cover is worn out, and the gear shift lever casing is not replaced, dust and dirt actively accumulate on the mechanism under the cover. As a result, the mechanism may begin to creak, the gear shift lever may shift with difficulty, etc. Next, we will look at how to change the gearshift lever cover.

Replacement of the gear lever housing and gear knob

First of all, it should be noted that on many cars, especially budget ones, the factory gearshift lever cover is made of leatherette. The quality of such material is average, that is, after 30-40 thousand km. After active use, this material becomes unusable.

The lever handle is often made of rubberized plastic. Although the material is more resistant to wear, replacement may also be necessary at 50-60 thousand km. mileage (especially if used carelessly).

In the case of the handle, there are no special problems. On many modern cars, it is often enough to remove the gearshift lever, heat the handle in hot water, after which you can twist the element without much difficulty.

The only thing is that when reinstalling a previously removed handle, you need to be prepared for the fact that the fit will deteriorate somewhat. The fastening is implemented in such a way that the rod has teeth for fixation, however, after twisting the handle, the material of the handle itself is damaged.

For this reason, when reinstalling an old handle (for example, after re-covering it with leather or restoration), special glue or liquid fixatives are additionally used.

Now let's move on to the gearbox lever cover. As a rule, these products can be purchased ready-made. The material can be artificial leather or leather, suede, etc. It is important to understand that products differ in quality and wear resistance, which must be taken into account when choosing. Let's look at the replacement process using the example of a Daewoo Lanos car.

1. So, before installing the cover, you should separately note the position of the tie. At first glance, it may seem that the screed is in the wrong position. Do not twist the tie, pull it, or try to put it in the correct position. After the cover is turned inside out to secure the coupler to the gearshift lever, the coupler will be in the desired position.
2. To remove the old cover, you need to carry out all the work in a warm garage or room, since at sub-zero or near-zero temperatures the plastic in the interior may burst as it becomes brittle.
3. To remove the cover, you need to press on one of the corners in the front, then use a plastic spatula, a ruler, or simply press the latch with your finger to unhook it. After the latch is snapped off, the second corner is raised and the second latch is snapped off.
4. Now the base of the cover can be pulled forward and lifted up. Next, you need to turn the case around the axis of the box handle to reveal the plastic tie lock. The lock is cut using wire cutters, and the old cover is removed from the handle.
5. Next, you need to bend the staples using a chisel from the inside (you can also use a flat-head screwdriver), after which the staples are pulled out from the outside.
6. In the front part of the plastic base, the latches are located at a slightly greater distance from each other than in the rear. The case will also have slots that are slightly wider at the front and narrower at the back.
7. Having decided on the front and back parts, the front edge of the cover must be attached to the base, after which, placing it on a support or on a table, the cover is attached to the base with a stapler.
8. Please note that if you use a cheap stapler and low quality staples, the staples may bend. To prevent this from happening, you should try to place the bracket in the existing holes.
9. Having secured the case with staples in the front, back, left and right, as well as in the corners, you need to check whether the staples have pierced the plastic through. If this is the case, the protruding ends of the staples will need to be bent inward.
10. Next, you need to turn the cover inside out, making sure that the tie also turns inside out and does not twist. To keep the tie in place, you need to hold it with your fingers while simultaneously turning out the gear lever cover itself.
11. Now the inverted cover needs to be put on the handle, lowering it to the groove. The tie in the case must be aligned with the groove. Now the tie can be tightened, parallel to leveling the upper part of the cover around the handle itself.
12. After tightening the tie, the excess is bitten off with wire cutters. Then you need to turn the cover to align the latches (marks). Let us remind you once again that they are wider in the front, while in the back they are narrower. At the same time, it should be taken into account that the base wall of the cover is straight, while the rear wall is beveled at an angle.
13. At this stage, all that remains is to lower the cover down. While lowering, the cover will begin to turn inside out. Next you need to re-engage the rear latches.
14. The same will need to be done with the front clamps. Use a spatula, ruler or finger to press the front lock, pressing the corresponding angle.
15. After one latch snaps into place, the second one should also snap into place. All work should be carried out carefully, as the clamps are fragile and can break.
16. Completing the installation process is the need to tuck the case at the bottom so that the case fits completely as desired.
17. Next, all that remains is to check how the cover sits on the base. When changing gears and moving to different positions, the cover should not slip, twist, stretch too much, etc.

Replacing the gearbox slide

First, you should decide whether you will buy a ready-made short-stroke part or make it yourself. For Lada Priora drivers who have not upgraded components, we recommend choosing the first option. The instruction will be carried out taking into account modifications.

For work we will need:

• Two metal plates.
• Kardanchik from Kalina.
• Welding machine.
• A set of keys, including spanners.
• A grinder with a cutting wheel; alternatively, you can use a hacksaw.

Step-by-step instruction

1. Repair and replacement begins with removing the decorative cover from the gearshift lever. The knob may not give in, but it is not secured by anything, so just pull firmly towards you;

Repairing the backstage of the Lada Priora

First of all, you need to remove the gearshift lever cover. Since it is made of very expensive skin of a rare animal, we handle it carefully, although most likely there will be no issues with its dismantling.

Next we do this:

1. Unscrew the two nuts and one bolt of the reverse lock bracket. Let's take it off.
2. Unscrew the gear shift lever shaft nut.
3. Carefully remove the axle from the lever and also carefully remove the old bushings of the gear shift lever axle washer.
4. Remove the locking ring of the gear lever hinge and remove the lever assembly.
5. Lubricate the new gearshift lever ball joint with silicone grease and install it on the lever.
6. Before installing the bushings of the gear lever hinge, you should carefully remove all burrs from it. This will allow the bushings to work as long as possible.
7. We also mercilessly throw away the ball joint spring and replace it with a new one, since its stiffness and size are already different from the nominal ones.
8. Now we place both washers on the lever, having previously generously lubricated them with silicone grease, not forgetting about the remote bushing of the lever.
9. We put the gearshift lever in place and secure it with a retaining ring.
10. Now comes the fun part. We need to replace the gearshift lever shaft. This is not so easy to do, because we are very limited in space. We keep our composure and painstakingly get into the special cutout on the reverse locking bracket.
11. If we succeeded, we combine the holes of the gearbox rod and the lever itself, installing a second thrust washer and fix the success with the nut securing the gearbox lever axis.
12. Well, finally the cunning mechanism has been installed. Now you can put the reverse lock bracket trim back in place.
13. All? No, not all. Now we put the decorative trim on the gearshift lever and go under the car. We find there a thrust joint for the backstage, the existence of which many do not even know.
14. We are convinced that the hinge refuses to perform its functions (to ensure the accuracy of gear engagement), as evidenced by obsessive play and knocking.
15. We will replace it with a homemade part made from the stabilizer strut of any front-wheel drive VAZ. To do this, you need to have a welding machine, an angle grinder and some skills in using them.
16. But if we don’t have any of this, as happens in most cases, we simply install a new hinge. It won’t last long, but we will know that after a couple of thousand kilometers it’s worth coming back here.
17. To do this, loosen the clamp and move it away from the hinge.
18. After this, unscrew the nut securing the hinge torque rod, but not completely. Otherwise, the hinge will crash under your feet, crumbling into several parts.
19. We unscrew the hinge mounting bolts and only after that remove the hinge from the car along with the bracket. This is the most optimal replacement option, since it is much easier to install a new hinge on the bracket on a table than under the car, standing upright.
20. We do not tighten the nuts, but install the bracket assembly with the hinge on the car.
21. Tighten the hinge fastening. We actively shake the jet thrust so that the hinge takes its place in this entire structure. Only now can you tighten the hinge clamp and the hinge nut itself. Tighten the hinge nut last.

You shouldn’t hope for a miracle, but the gear shift lever on the Priora will now make the driver much less nervous and the backlash, accordingly, will become much less noticeable. So, with minimal costs in terms of money and time, we can bring the Lada Priora gearbox into a more or less digestible state.

Replacing the wing cushion with your own hands

• we place the car on the overpass;
• we go into the salon;
• remove the cover and the plastic handle on top;
• Use special pliers (platypus) to remove the retaining ring;
• we climb under the car;
• The rocker pad is held in place by four nuts that need to be unscrewed.

Note. It is worth noting that the standard ring can be removed very easily, because it has special lugs. If you bought a new imported set of backstage cushions, then there is another locking ring without ears, but it is better not to install it, but to use the old one.

After replacement, defects in the backstage support are not detected in most cases. Assembly is carried out strictly in the reverse order: a support is installed, which is secured with nuts. It is necessary to consolidate the above listed theoretical aspects of replacing the backstage cushion with the help of photo and video materials. Instructions on how to do the replacement yourself will be most effective if you have some visual reinforcement. In most cases, the price of the issue is small, but everything depends directly on the quality of the part itself. You can also find out about replacing the short-stroke rocker on our website.

It's no secret that the Priora has a congenital problem - the rattling of the gearbox driveshaft.

In almost all Priors, the rubber boot of the gearbox driveshaft is destroyed after some time. One glance is enough to give a verdict: the boot is made of burnt rubber, so it doesn’t last long! The markings on the cardan shaft boot were not Balakovsky.

It was decided to replace the Priora boot with a Viburnum boot, and also replace the Priora gearbox driveshaft itself with a Kalina driveshaft - it is too praised on various forums.

Advantages of a short-stroke rocker

After we bought a short-throw rocker for a Priora and installed it manually, we can see the following improvements:

— the lever stroke becomes 3 times shorter, resulting in a much faster transition from gear to gear. You can feel as if you are driving a sports car;

— you need to get used to switching, because the lever itself is not in its original position. To stick gears you now need to put in more effort;

The irritating rattling noise, which is inherent in driveshafts of Ladder models from Nines to Prior at high speeds, disappears.

Refinement, adjustment of the short-stroke gearshift link and replacement of the linkage bushing in the Lada Priora

I decided to start treating this painful problem - gearbox lever rattling.

At first I thought to disassemble and simply change the repair kit for the rocker, but that was not the case, there is no repair kit for my rocker anywhere (the car is 12 years old). I took a photo of the catalog number of the link bushings, maybe it will be useful to someone or someone will get confused and still find this repair kit somewhere.

And as far as I know, this type of slide like mine has been installed on Prioras since the middle of '11. Then it was decided to cut out round pieces from under the canister and place them on both sides of the iron washers, that is, to increase the thickness of this entire structure... It could have been done easier, just grind off the bushing that is there by 1.5-2.0 mm somewhere. But I didn’t really like this idea...