Replacing the scenes on a VAZ-2112 with your own hands: photos and videos

The gearbox in VAZ 2110 cars is one of the most involved dynamic elements. Because of this, the unit often becomes loose, which makes operating the car inconvenient. A shaking gear shift lever is a fairly common occurrence in domestic cars. There are two ways to combat this defect: constantly adjust the gearbox or make the rocker short-stroke - the process can be done independently. You can also purchase a gearbox repair kit from another VAZ model, which initially comes with a short-throw driveshaft.

This is what the installed short-stroke rocker looks like on a VAZ 2110 car.

What is so good about a short-stroke rocker? Firstly, it guarantees reliable operation of the gearbox over a long period of time. Secondly, the short-stroke version helps to increase the clarity of VAZ gear changes, including in the 2110 model. This is quite enough to make the operation of the power plant more comfortable, because smoothness, stroke and clarity of gear shifting are important for the gearbox.

Making a short-stroke slide with your own hands

The diagram shows in detail where you need to cut with a grinder, and where you need to cook. So, let's begin the modernization process:

We raise the place of attachment of the piece of iron that goes from the gearbox to the lever inside the VAZ 2110 interior.
You can do without dismantling the rocker, the main thing is to disassemble the ball joint.
Now we need to ensure that the plastic paws release the ball. To do this, you need to unclench the metal ring. We disconnect the rod and carefully drag it inside through the cover, which is responsible for protecting it from dirt. It will be much more convenient to work if the clamp near the gearbox is loosened.

Adjustment is made using this lever.

Guided by the diagram, we cut off the parts using a grinder. It is necessary to weld a piece of metal pipe with a wall thickness of about 3 millimeters into the rod. To avoid skew, it is necessary to use identical pieces. The pull can be lengthened by 2-4 centimeters.
All that remains is to raise the hinge with the hook, which serves to prevent an erroneous shift to reverse gear 2110.

Replacement is carried out according to the same scheme. Only instead of welding, a freelance short-stroke rocker from another car is installed. Replacement is a more expensive solution, so doing it yourself is problematic. If you have experience working with gearboxes, then replacing and purchasing a new part will cost about 1,000 rubles.

Installation of the backstage from "Kalina"

Replacing the VAZ 2110 gearbox

On a VAZ 2110 you can successfully install a slide from Kalina:

To do this, it needs to be modified a little.
The cardan from the new model is 20 mm longer than the original “tenth”.
Therefore, it needs to be cut, to do this, use a lathe.

Note: when cutting manually, you can ruin the part, since when the temperature of the metal increases, it loses its strength.

The replacement of the slide must be carried out in the garage from the inspection hole.
Remove the plastic tunnel from the car interior.
Also remove the boot.
Remove the old rocker, unscrew all the fasteners from under the bottom of the car.
Install a new link and adjust it.

Note: adjustment must be carried out in order to later avoid troubles that arise during operation of the vehicle.

Why is it recommended to install a cardan from the new Kalina? On VAZ-2110 models, universal joints made of less resistant material are installed, so they quickly fail. This causes premature play in the rocker, which usually affects the quality of gear shifting while the vehicle is moving. After purchasing a new link, a visual comparison should be made of the old cardan and the purchased one. The comparison will be entirely in favor of the new acquisition. The Kalina cardan is made of better quality material, it is much more wear-resistant.

Gearbox slides for VAZ 2110

After installing a new link, the lever may rattle. Since this link completely eliminates play, that is, the vibration is transmitted completely to the lever.

Fixing lever rattling

To do this, install a new ball joint for the lever and install a repair kit.
The ball joint must be replaced from the inspection hole, since it is easier to change it from under the bottom of the car.
Install the retaining spring to the gear lever.

It will dampen vibration by holding the lever in the desired position. This will not affect the application of additional forces when turning on the speeds. To get rid of the rattling of the lever, you can install additional plastic washers on the gearbox axle. To do this you will need:

material - plastic (regular lid for jars);
open-end wrench No. 10, No. 13;
scissors;
Phillips screwdriver;
flat file, you can use a small flat file.

remove the plastic tunnel;
unscrew the nut with an open-end wrench No. 13;
Unscrew the screw using a Phillips screwdriver;
unscrew the two nuts with a No. 10 wrench;
remove the bolt;
carefully pull out the bushing;
remove the washers.

Using scissors, according to the size of the sleeve, cut two washers from the prepared plastic materials:

Lubricate all parts with graphite lubricant.
Place an additional washer on the bushing.
Put it in place.
Insert another washer on the right.
Place oil-resistant rubber rings on both sides of the bushing.
Reinsert the bolt.
Treat the threads with graphite lubricant.
Tighten the nuts.

Note: when tightening the nut to 13, you must take into account the following: if it is tightened too tightly, the lever will be difficult to move.

After such painstaking work, the car enthusiast will get rid of the rattling gear lever for a long time. The lever begins to work easier, and the gears are switched on more efficiently. You need to do the work yourself after watching the video and photos. Painstaking work must be carried out after a detailed study of each stage of work, since the gearbox gate ensures good operation of the gear lever. Therefore, how professionally the repair is carried out will completely affect the provision of comfort during operation of the VAZ-2110. It is also recommended to read the manufacturer's instructions. Price of spare parts for replacing the rocker:

gearbox driveshaft from VAZ-2114/2115 from 300 rub.,
boot from 65 rub.,
drawstring from "Kalina" within 500 rubles.

Do-it-yourself installation and adjustment will give the car enthusiast the opportunity to fully feel the difference in the operation of the car.

Reasons for replacement

There are several situations when the owner of a VAZ 2109 has or wants to get into the design of the gearbox and specifically work with the rocker:

Oil is leaking due to a damaged rocker seal. It must be replaced;
The old drawstring was out of order;
I would like to exchange the long-stroke for a short-stroke in view of its advantages.

Now to the question of when replacing or repairing the backstage is a necessary measure.

The backlash of the gearbox selector has increased significantly.
Gears change with difficulty, and when changing speed, extraneous sounds appear.
It is possible to change gears, but with a lot of effort.
Speeds change incorrectly. Instead of one, a completely different one turns on.
It is impossible to turn on all or part of the gears at all.

Even if the resulting play is still insignificant, it is advisable to immediately begin repairs or completely change the drawstring.

Replacing the oil seal

If you find that the oil in the gearbox is gradually disappearing, you can suspect the rocker seal. There is nothing else left to do but change the element.

First, buy a new shift rod seal. It costs about 70-100 rubles.
Drain the oil from the box, having prepared a clean container in advance. This is in case you refill the same oil. Although this is an excellent reason for you to change the transmission lubricant at the same time.
To make sure the oil flows out better, first unscrew the filler plug or remove the speedometer gear. After draining the oil, screw the cap back on.
We climb under the car and disconnect the fasteners of the gearbox lever driveshaft.
Pull the boot off the cardan, unscrew the bolts securing it to the gearshift rod. Problematic fasteners that you will have to tinker with.
After removing the cardan shaft, remove the rod boot.
We remove the damaged oil seal using an awl or suitable available tools. The main thing here is the stock itself.
We install a new one in place of the old oil seal and press it with a tube of the appropriate diameter.
Put the boot back in place and rotate the driveshaft.
Please note that the bolt securing the cardan to the rod is an adjustment bolt. Therefore, screw it in exactly the same way as before dismantling. Otherwise, some speeds may not turn on.

Stuffing box

After the work done, do not forget to check the result.

Replacing the cardan

Practice shows that if problems arise with the slide, it is not at all necessary to completely change it.

Kardanchik

The instructions for replacing the cardan are as follows.

Using two 13mm spanners, unscrew the clamp that relates to the speed switch drive rod.
Pull the boot off with a screwdriver, moving towards the box. If you want, remove it completely. So it definitely won’t interfere with the repair process.
Using a 10mm wrench, unscrew the fixing bolt on the cardan.
Apply several gentle, not strong blows with a hammer to knock the cardholder off the shaft. Remove the boot to the side if you have not done so before.
We replace the old cardan with a part from Kalina. It is more reliable, efficient and durable.
For reassembly you will need the help of a friend. Do not rush to tighten the clamp immediately at the end.
The assistant will set the position of the gearshift lever at the optimal points from inside the cabin. First you need to catch the center, then move the lever a little to the right while you tighten the clamps from below.
Check if the gears engage well. If yes, then we continue assembling the unit and check the updated gearbox under real road conditions.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=wNKKJvY6J4Y

The experience of VAZ 2109 owners shows that when there are problems with the rocker, the essence often lies in an unsuccessful factory cardan. By replacing it with an analogue from Kalina, you will be able to get rid of discomfort and continue to confidently operate your car. By replacing the cardan shaft, the design of the gearbox will improve significantly.

Adjustment

After changing the link or cardan, you should definitely adjust the operation of the unit.

Engage reverse gear, loosen the clamp tension.
Set the gearbox selector to the position in which it should ideally be located when engaging reverse.
Tighten the clamp back.
A similar operation is performed with other speeds.

There are situations among VAZ 2109 owners when difficulties arise when engaging reverse gear. This is where adjustment can help.

Set the gear lever to first gear;
Loosen the rocker clamp;
Turn the rocker drive counterclockwise;
Turn the drive until the selector is pressed against the plastic stopper for the reverse gear. You will feel this without any problems;
Resting against the stopper, tighten the clamp under the bottom. That's it, the adjustment is done.

Adjustment process

Installing a short-stroke cardan

The first step is to purchase the cardan itself. The best choice would be a part from Priora or Kalina. Usually it is included in the repair kit with a boot, so the standard boot from a VAZ 2110 will not fit here.

Required tools:

Hammer.
Screwdriver.
Keys for “10” and “13” (2 pieces).

Work is performed only if there is an overpass, inspection hole or lift. It is also recommended to call an assistant for help, since at the end of the process it will be problematic to independently adjust the position of the gearshift lever.

Cardan shaft mounting location. Here you need to unscrew it with the 13th key.

The work proceeds according to the following scheme:

Armed with two 13 keys, we need to loosen the clamp on the drive rod and then pull it off the rod.
The next step is to dismantle the boot. Next, use the 10th key to unscrew the bolt, which is a lock on the standard cardan. Now you can remove the cardan with gentle blows of a hammer.

Important: it is necessary to check the condition of the oil seal. If this is the first intervention in the gearbox, then it is most likely in a worn condition, so it is recommended to change the boot.

We install the driveshaft from the Priora in the reverse order: put on the boot and install the new driveshaft, securely tighten the fixing bolt, and then tighten the boot. All that remains is to put the drive rod on the cardan rod, but the clamp should not be tightened.
Now the assistant gets behind the wheel and places the gearshift lever in the optimal position. At this time, the clamp is tightened. Done, the replacement is complete, all that remains is to test the switching.

Adjusting the scenes of the VAZ 2110

It is preferable to carry out the adjustment together. The master with the tools is under the car, the assistant is in the cabin and performs the necessary actions behind the wheel.

Try to install and hold the lever in first gear.
Loosen the clamp on the control drive rod (stage).
Move the lever to the far left position. Avoid switching to front and rear positions.
Tighten the clamp.
Assess the condition of the hinge switch cover. If damage is found, replace it.
Carefully pull the boot towards the box. Inspect the cardan. Deviations from the norm are noticed - schedule a shift. Pull the protection back.

Short-stroke rocker VAZ 2114 replacement and installation

VAZ models received one unpleasant feature: with age, backlashes appear in some parts of the car. We are talking about the transmission, engine, and gearbox. There is no need to wait until all the parts of the unit wear out, since a complete replacement will cost more than modernization. In this article we will talk about tuning the gearbox, or more precisely, about installing a short-stroke shifter (SC) instead of the standard one. Here, VAZ 2114 owners have three options: installing a freelance rocker, making the part with their own hands, and also adjusting the standard unit.

Important! Defects in the operation of the gearbox may appear due to the oil seal, the “symptoms” of which are similar to the rocker. A visual inspection is enough to determine whether the seal is working or not. The analysis can be performed according to the scheme from this article

The analysis can be performed according to the scheme from this article.

The short-throw rocker reduces gear shifting time, which is why this part was originally only found in sports cars. Subsequently, almost all automakers included a short-throw rocker in the design of their cars. AvtoVAZ lagged behind foreign cars a little, so the first model of the company with this part was the Lada Kalina, so if you install a freelance element, then it’s from the Kalina.

Pros and cons of a short-throw rocker

There is a stereotype among drivers that installing KK leads to the fact that when changing gears you can easily miss the right one. There is a problem, but it arises due to the wrong approach to modernizing the car. In addition to the rocker, it is necessary to install a new gearbox driveshaft. The best solution would be a part from the Lada Kalina, since the cardan in new models is not subject to play. Even if the CC is made by hand, the cardan must be installed from the factory.

The next stereotype is that such modernization quickly destroys the gearbox. We are talking about the second gear, which wears out equally with both a regular part and a short-throw one. This problem has been present in Samara since the VAZ 2109. The third stereotype is this: when installing the rocker in the gearbox, you need to file down the plastic in the dashboard. If a high-quality homemade CC or a part from Kalina is installed, then no manipulations with the plastic are necessary. It is also recommended to install sports synchronizers along with the CC, since the load on them increases after such tuning.

Installation of CC and cardan from Lada Kalina

The best solution would be to buy parts from Kalina, but some drivers prefer to take KK from a VAZ 2114, that is, a “native” part. In addition to the standard set of tools, you will also need a grinder. Replacement is carried out as follows:

Inside the car, it is necessary to remove the platform, which blocks access to the transmission and gearbox parts. The platform is held in place by 5 bolts;
From the bottom of the car, loosen the clamp that presses the cardan and the rocker; Unscrew the 5 bolts holding the backstage platform
You need to remove the boot from the gearbox hinge and remove the mount;
Further, the installation depends on which rocker was chosen as a replacement - the standard one from the VAZ 2109-2114 or from Kalina. After installing the standard CC and cardan from the Kulisa, the part may not fit into the seat. This can be corrected with the help of an angle grinder;
The size of the cardan is best determined by the standard element. After the adjustment, you need to check whether the short-stroke linkage is hitting the body. If everything is installed correctly, then you need to tighten the clamp;
The next step is to adjust the new part, which is done in reverse speed. It is necessary to switch the gearbox to reverse gear and set the lever to the R gear position. It is best to place the lever closer to the driver's seat. Done, the replacement is complete, now the tuning can be checked on the road. Now you can safely remove the remaining two bolts in the lower linkage mount

Instructions for making a CC with your own hands

It’s worth making the rocker yourself if you have experience in repairing and upgrading car parts. A high-quality short-stroke rocker will work no worse than the unit from the Lada Kalina. For manufacturing you will need the following elements:

RPP from VAZ 2114.
Axle and bushings from 2114 (included in the gearbox repair kit).
Tube with a diameter of 15 millimeters.
Ball nut.
Cardan from Lada Kalina.

The first step is to cut off the ball from the RPP, the lower edge of which should be cleaned under the pipe. Next you need to weld a 15mm pipe. A regular nut should be welded to its lower edge, and a ball nut should be welded to it. The cardan from Kalina must be attached to the gearshift lever. Parts such as bushings and axles are simply replaced with new ones from the VAZ 2114 (preferably they should be new).

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Diagnostics

In any car, the gearbox is used to prevent the car from changing gears on its own. This part needs to be monitored and looked after; in addition, over time it becomes loose and requires adjustment. If the adjustment has not been made for a long time or it was performed poorly, then the driver will feel uncomfortable when driving the car.

It is because of this that prevention should be carried out, as well as due attention should be paid to the scenes. If the car begins to behave somehow incorrectly, then it is necessary not to delay the repair.

Gearbox slide

To understand that the rocker requires adjustment or replacement, you just need to monitor the operation of the gearbox.

As a rule, when a failure occurs, the following symptoms appear:

Difficulty when engaging 1st gear. As a rule, it is difficult to engage the gear; the driver has to practically drive the lever in to engage 1st speed.
Possibly difficult shifting from 1st to 2nd speed.
Due to a loose lever, it is not 1st speed that is engaged, but reverse. This is very dangerous, especially at a traffic light, at the start. It is necessary to urgently repair the rocker, otherwise the problem will only get worse.
Difficulty engaging 5th gear, while other speeds can be engaged smoothly.
There is play in the shift knob. As a rule, the rocker only requires replacement and adjustment is not necessary.
Extraneous sounds appeared coming from under the car, or rather from the gearbox. As a rule, the sound becomes ringing. This problem is a disease of the entire VAZ 2110-2112 family. As a rule, such a ringing can appear after repairing the car’s suspension.
When driving, the speed may jump. In other words, the car, gaining acceleration, independently disables the engaged gear and switches to neutral speed. For further driving, you will need to keep the lever at the desired speed constantly so that it does not jump out.
Strong vibration that occurs on the shift knob. This is due to the failure of the scenes. It will need to be repaired to solve the problem.

If the symptoms described above appear, then you will need to begin repair work. You should completely replace the linkage or simply adjust it and gear shifting will become comfortable again. Therefore, it should be adjusted before replacing.

Adjusting the work of the scenes

Backstage adjustment

Adjustment is made only in cases where:

The gearbox was removed and installed back;
Previously, repairs were carried out to replace the cardan;
In the case when the hinges on the slide have turned.

Of course, adjustments can be made at other points as described earlier. Do not forget that even minimal gaps can disrupt the correct operation of the entire transmission.

Naturally, before starting repair work and adjustments, you will need to prepare the right size wrenches. With their help, the clamps will be loosened. You should also place bricks, stones or special anti-roll devices under the wheels.

When everything is ready, you can begin the work process itself. To do this you need:

It is recommended to use an overpass or pit for repairs; if these are not available, then use reliable jacks. Next, you should go to the garage. When the car is ready for repair, it is necessary for safety to put on the handbrake and throw bricks or specialized devices under the wheels that will prevent the car from rolling away. Next, you need to crawl under the car and find a special clamp. It connects the hinge and the rocker itself. Then you will need to loosen it using a wrench. Loosen the clamp

Next you need to get out from under the car and get behind the wheel.

Now engage reverse gear, it is only important not to confuse it with 1st gear. Therefore, you should look at the position of the lever, it should be maximally in the upper left corner

It is recommended to do this procedure with someone. This person will need to hold the lever in a locked position. Next, you need to climb under the car again and tighten the clamp, applying great force.

That's the whole process of adjusting the scenes. Nothing complicated, the main thing is to follow safety precautions.

VAZ 2110 gearbox linkage and its repair

For front-wheel drive car models, the designers developed a gearbox speed shifting system using a special mechanism called the VAZ 2110 gearbox rocker. This design for moving the gear lever is designed to ensure good performance of the gearbox. On a VAZ 21101, the gearbox link can be easily replaced on your own.

VAZ 2110 gearbox link

When operating a vehicle, the rocker, like other systems, must be adjusted. The reason for the adjustment may be due to incorrect movement of the gear shift lever. When you engage the desired gear, you have to tilt it strongly back or vice versa, it rests against the instrument panel:

The location of the scenes is under the body of the vases.
It connects the lever to the gearbox.

Frequent breakdowns of the scenes

A breakdown of the rocker in a VAZ-2110 is accompanied by the following main symptoms:

A faulty gear lever play means that the part cannot be repaired, only replaced.
If you hear a ringing in the wings, then perhaps the VAZ-2110 has a built-in part with a manufacturing defect. Sometimes the ringing appears after repair work has been carried out; you cannot leave the car in this condition; the mistakes made will have to be sorted out and corrected.
If the driver notices that the speed is turned on poorly, use one of the following solutions to the problem - try to repair the rocker, or maybe it’s better to replace it right away.
When reverse gear turns on instead of first speed, the problem is absolutely not in the rocker; the real cause of the breakdown will still have to be determined.
Does the gearbox lever vibrate very much while the car is moving? This means that there is significant play inside the gearbox knob hinges.

Differences between a short-stroke link

The main differences can be seen even in photographs. We see that the short-stroke rocker has smaller dimensions, namely length. To reduce the stroke length at startup, the length of the transmission under the hinge should be increased. Due to this, we can not only get shorter gears, but also maintain the traction axis in its original position.

It is worth understanding that after such tuning, you will need to put more effort when changing speeds. After upgrading, switching will resemble joystick control, which is undoubtedly a plus. In addition to the rocker, you can install a backlash-free cardan, which will also have a positive effect on the smooth operation of the gearbox.

How to repair a car

Many car owners of VAZ-2110, VAZ-2111, VAZ-2112 cars are faced with unpleasant vibration on the gear shift knob, which is caused by increased play in the connection. The appearance of play occurs as a result of wear of the gear shift pad. Symptoms of a broken rocker pad include rattling and loss of gear shift clarity. These symptoms include another malfunction - a broken gear selection rod hinge. If you're having problems with it, here's how to replace your selector rod pivot.

If you replaced the gear selector rod joint, and the problem did not go away, the rattling and vibration of the rocker remained, then you need to pay attention to the rocker pad

Body "tenth"

Modern VAZ cars are front-wheel drive Priora, Kalina and the outgoing Ten.
You can argue about their similarities and differences for a long time. “Kalina” is a completely new “junior” class model for VAZ. But there are components that are common to all three cars or that differ little - for example, gearboxes. They all seem to look the same, and therefore before buying a box you should carefully study its differences. The product is expensive - make no mistake! What do the boxes have in common? Firstly, the gear ratios of all gears and the final drive are the same. For example, the gear ratio of the main pair is 3.7. It should be noted that it is quite “heavy” for an engine - in the future it is possible to switch to a pair of 3.9. This will certainly improve the traction and acceleration characteristics of cars, including the so-called elasticity (acceleration intensity in top gear). It is unlikely that this will significantly affect fuel efficiency - after all, with such a main pair, cars in a number of situations will “go to maximum speed” not in fourth, as before, but in fifth gear.

Since May 2005, a new gear synchronizer has been “registered” in the gearbox - from I to III. The locking ring has become lighter, which makes it easier to switch lower, more dynamic gears. The sliding clutch and synchronizer hub remain unchanged, but the driven gears are different. Their tapered sections correspond to the new blocking rings. In addition, new speed and reverse sensors have appeared, and in the Kalina box there is an electric lock for selecting reverse gear.

We talked about gearboxes of the same family, which have the same gear part - from the VAZ-2110 gearbox. However, it should be noted that Kalina cars also use another gearbox - with a gear part 21083. Here, the main gear drive gear is not removable, but is cut directly onto the shaft.

The primary and secondary shafts of the gearboxes in question are interchangeable (assembled). At one time, when “tenths” of gearboxes were destroyed due to a breakdown of the secondary shaft in the area of the main gear gears, experts replaced this assembly with a reliable secondary shaft from option 21083 - some still drive with it to this day.

Now, in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears, instead of the previous brass blocking rings (pictured on the left), new ones with an increased friction surface are used. The new ring is lighter and has three jaws rather than six.

Since the end of July 2007, the rear bearing of the primary and secondary shafts of the open type 6–50305А2ЭШ1 (pictured on the right) has given way to a closed bearing 750305-AU with increased dynamic load capacity.

If you measure the smallest diameter of the ring cone, then for the old one it is 50 mm, and for the new one it is 52 mm. Naturally, the smooth bevel surfaces on the driven gears must fit these rings. If the required blocking ring is not available, you can replace it with an old one, but complete with the driven gear.

Shown here are the previous axle shaft seals - with helical notches that took into account the direction of shaft rotation. To simplify installation and eliminate confusion, the rubber on the left oil seal contained red pigment, while the rubber on the right seal contained black pigment.

And this is a modern, universal axle seal - with a symmetrical notch. It began to be used from the beginning of 2005. Both repairmen and car owners now have fewer problems.

Speedometer drives. On the right is a mechanical one - for VAZ-2110. If the plastic gear breaks, you will have to disassemble the box. In the middle there are a couple of gray parts - for the Priora. On the left is a black pair for Kalina. Do not get confused, otherwise the speedometer readings will be very far from the real values.

On the 2110 and Kalina gearboxes, the old-style reverse sensor is on the right. A new sensor was installed on the Priora gearbox, designed for a sealed connector.

Gear shift drive joints. On the left is traditional for front-wheel drive VAZs. They also install it on Priora. The Kalina has a more complex hinge, with a classic cross. Don't be confused when purchasing!

Reverse lock solenoid for Kalina. The first blockers had a brass body with an M1 6 threaded part. It happened that it would break off. Now the body is steel, and the thread is M20. This solenoid has been installed since December 2005.

You can distinguish the 2110 gearbox not only by the number on the crankcase. It is also given out by the old gear shift drive hinge 1 and the mechanical speedometer drive 2.

Priora gearbox. The most characteristic difference from the others is the gray speed sensor 1 connector. "Kalinovsky" is similar, but it is black.

The new reverse sensor on the Priora gearbox has a sealed connector. This is also a distinctive feature (if such sensors do not finally appear on “tens” and “Kalina”!).

Kalina gearbox. Its signs are a new gear shift drive hinge 1 and a black speed sensor connector 2.

The reverse gear lock solenoid 1 on the Kalina gearbox is located next to the reverse gear sensor 2.

Replacing the gearshift pad on VAZ-2110, VAZ-2111, VAZ-2112 cars

On VAZ-2110, VAZ-2111, VAZ-2112 cars, when unpleasant rattling, vibration and increased play in the gearshift knob appear, the happy owners of these vehicles should pay attention to the condition of the ball joint race of the gear shift link or as it is also called in common parlance gear shift pad. There is another option - butterfly wings

But, I personally like the second option))). Due to the fault of this very pillow (ball joint cage) being completely broken, the clarity of gear shifting may also disappear. Yes, I know that all the listed symptoms also include a broken cardan (joint) of the gear selection rod. What kind of cardan is this and how to replace it you can find out from this article. But we’re not talking about him now and let’s assume that everything is ok with him. Or, as another option, the cardan was replaced, but the rattling and play of the rocker did not disappear. This also happens; not everyone immediately pays attention to the backstage cushion. But, it exists and it periodically fails (breakage of rubber “ears”, ejection of metal bushings, breakage of a plastic bushing or spring). The destruction of the rubber part of the cushion (ball joint race) of the rocker is not difficult to replace (see photos 1 and 15). And if you find them, then it’s time for you to get ready for work. Let me reassure you right away, it’s not complicated. But for everything to go smoothly, you need to be thoroughly prepared. That is, buy the necessary spare parts, decide on the location of the work, assemble the necessary tools and, of course, familiarize yourself with and remember in what sequence you should replace the cushion (ball joint race) of the gear shift lever on VAZ-2110, VAZ-2111, VAZ- 2112. And I will try to help you with this, and I invite you to further read this material.

Spare parts. Here the choice is obvious. I recommend choosing the ball joint clip for the gearshift mechanism of VAZ 2110-2112 cars - BRT (Balakovo). As they say, time-tested quality. Photo 2.

List of tools that you will need to replace the cushion (ball joint race) of the gearshift gates of VAZ-2110, VAZ-2111, VAZ-2112 cars: a 13-socket and socket wrench, a 10-size combination wrench, pliers, a flat-head screwdriver and a small ratchet with with a cross attachment (photos 3 and 4). The need for a ratchet with an attachment will be shown a little later. And you should immediately decide on the location of the work. It is advisable to replace the cushion in an inspection pit, overpass or lift. Why is it desirable? Because this work can be done “from the ground”, but believe me, it will take more time and effort. And it will still be a pleasure.

And so, into battle! Let's proceed to independently replacing the cushion (ball joint cage) of the gearshift slides of VAZ-2110, VAZ-2111, VAZ-2112 cars:

Let's start working inside the car. Use a screwdriver to pry up the frame of the decorative cover of the gearshift slide (photo 5). Pull the lever handle up and remove it along with the cover.

Using a 10 mm spanner, unscrew the two fastening nuts and the bolt of the reverse locking bracket lining and remove it (photos 6 and 7).

Using a 13mm wrench, unscrew the lever axle nut (photo 8). After this, use a wrench with an attachment (in my case it’s a ratchet) to unscrew the axle locking screw (photo 9). Without such a key, this screw will be difficult to unscrew. We take out the axle (photo 10). We remove the set of bushings from the lever, otherwise we risk losing them (photo 11). All. Now the work inside the car is finished, let's climb under the car.

Using a 13 mm socket wrench, unscrew the two nuts of the rocker pad bracket (photo 12). And remove the bracket.

Next, you should disconnect the reaction rod from the cushion (ball joint cage) of the rocker. We use a spanner wrench (hold the nut on top with it) and a 13mm socket wrench (photo 13).

We pull down the pillow along with the lever (photos 14 and 15). Remove the retaining ring (photo 16) and remove the lever along with the plastic bushing (photos 17 and 18).

All. We clean the lever hinge from dirt, lubricate it, and put on a plastic bushing. We place this whole thing in the pillow body and secure it with a locking ring (photos 19 and 20). We return this entire structure to its place (photo 21). Don't forget to put a cover on the pillow (photo 22).

Ready. We carry out the rest of the assembly in reverse order. The work on replacing the butterfly cushion (ball joint cage) of the gearshift gates of VAZ-2110, VAZ-2111, VAZ-2112 cars has been completed. I hope it's successful)))

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Lada 2110 PhiX › Logbook › Installing a transmission cardan from a viburnum on a VAZ 2110

Hi all! This time I will tell you about another experiment. This time we will do another stupid thing, we will replace the tuning gearbox driveshaft with a Kalina driveshaft driveshaft.

I have long had a hard, backlash-free gearbox drive unit installed; such driveshafts are made from the steering shaft and are popularly called tuning drives. In principle, he suited me with everything, but there is no limit to perfection.

Let me remind you that I previously conducted an experiment with installing a stock cardan, and then the result did not particularly impress me. www.drive2.ru/l/4779423/

So, I bought a KK for 320 rubles, the boot fits from the stock driveshaft.

Comparison of standard, tuned and viburnum cardan shafts.

The first thing that catches your eye is that the tuning cardanic is fixed on the gear selection rod, not like stock and KK, which allows you to move it forward and backward one at a time, i.e. adjust the depth of the slide more flexibly. This is of course not much use, but maybe someone will need it.

The Kalina has longer strokes (compared to the tuning one) and in theory the longitudinal stroke of the lever should have increased, but since it fits onto the rod with a turn (we will return to this later), the stroke of the gearbox lever will be slightly shorter than that of the tuning one.

The Kalina cardan is a little longer than the stock one, and in order for everything to be even, it should be shortened a little, which means that there is work for the grinder. I measured how much to cut by eye, placing two cardan joints next to each other.

To make an even cut, I marked the cut area with electrical tape.

After using the grinder, the edges of the cut turned out to be razor sharp; I had to grind the sharp edges on a sharpening machine.

By the way, don’t forget that safety comes first.

When sawing, KK felt the heat from the stream of sparks, it turned out that the sparks burned through his pants.

I am always amazed how many people work with an angle grinder without protection. In my memory, there are a couple of cases where failure to comply with safety regulations led to tragic consequences. In one case, a piece of metal shavings hit a friend in the eye and required urgent surgery. An acquaintance from the emergency hospital told me about the second case; a flying disc from an angle grinder cut the skull and got stuck in it, going halfway through; by some miracle the patient remained alive and conscious. He said that he sawed with a grinder without a protective cover.

Enough of the lyrics, let's get back to business. The driveshaft should be properly lubricated; I used CV joint grease. I stuffed as much as I could into the crosspiece.

Since this is not the first time I’ve done the installation of the cardan and adjusting the backstage, everything became easy and fast.

Conclusions:

I didn’t notice much of a difference between the tuning and viburnum cardan. The gearshift knob began to rattle a little less. And the longitudinal travel of the lever decreased slightly. The Kalina cardan, unlike the tuning one, is completely protected by anther. On the tuning one, the boot did not completely cover the cardan, which is why dirt could get into it, but it is worth noting that it worked perfectly for fifteen years and would have worked for the same amount of time.

After installing the CC, I still have one question. The KK stands on the gear selector rod at an angle, i.e. rotated relative to the axis of the rod, which significantly reduces its working strokes. In this case, the working stroke of the KK is quite enough, but perhaps it would be better to place the universal joint evenly. To make it clear, look at the following photos, I have placed the moving elements (crosses) of the cardans in one plane, and now we look at the screw that secures the cardan to the rod.

As you can see on the CC, it is located in a different place, i.e. After installation, the QC turns out to be rotated on the axis of the rod.

Question for the Kalina drivers, is the cardan on Kalina installed just as crookedly or is it still straight? If you have any thoughts on this matter, I would be happy to listen. Likes and reposts are welcome. )

Do-it-yourself repairs and preparatory work

Replacing the VAZ 2110 gearbox cushion

The knocking starts when the gear is switched from 1 to 2 or from 3 to 4. The knocking also occurs when driving on country roads at one speed. One thought immediately arises: the checkpoint is buzzing. What to do? Contact a car service center or look for the cause yourself. A car enthusiast, not a specialist, needs to know a simple truth. At service stations, minor repairs are taken on reluctantly or even refused due to workload. They may, of course, offer to repair the gearbox. Since such repairs will bring financial profit. But the result is the same. The knock under the bottom will remain. Therefore, there is no need to despair. You need to visit a car store and buy the necessary spare parts:

2 assembled pillows (choose from the Volzhsky Rubber Plant or Balakovo);
2 bolts M12x75; 4 washers dia. 12 mm;
2 nuts - 12 mm with nylon insert;
2 bolts M10x25; 6 wide washers - 10 mm;
2 engraving washers - 10 mm;
1 VAZ-2108 timing case bushing.

Followed by:

Drive the car into the garage into the inspection pit:
Connect the lamp with the lantern closed;
Visually inspect the attachment points of the box cushions. The knock can be produced by the rocker (see Replacing the rocker on a VAZ 2110 on your own), hitting the transverse rod. All due to the fact that the gearbox sagged. The gap from the link to the rod should be more than 5 mm.

When there is enough time, it is necessary to replace the gearbox mounting pads. It is advisable not to delay this. If the box is sagging, you need to find the cause and eliminate it. First, try tightening the left mount nut on the gearbox. Due to its spontaneous unscrewing, the engine and the gearbox sag. If this operation does not help, then you need to change it.

Replacing rubber supports

Replacing a pillow on a VAZ 2110 gearbox

Let's get started:

Raise the car with a jack and place it on secure stands.
Place a beam or a section of channel across the hole under the box.
Place the jack on it, place a 50x100 mm wooden board with a cross-section about 20 cm long on the top of the jack.
Raise the box with a jack to remove the weight from the cushion (install the jack closer to the cushion support).

Inspect the supports to determine their condition. If the rubber has hardened, cracked, or separated from the metal, then they need to be replaced. Before starting work, you need to prepare the tools and accessories:
sealant;
two containers for bolts and washers;
a pry bar or large screwdriver;
jack;
open-end wrenches, heads.

VAZ 2110 gearbox pillow

Removing the left support:

unscrew the three nuts securing the pillow to the box,
unscrew the through bolt fastening to the body frame;
remove the left cushion.

Second fastenings:

unscrew the two through bolts on the box;
also two blind bolts fastening to the body, remove together with the clamp.

Remove the old rubber mounts from the gear assembly (you can use a large screwdriver to make the job easier).
Install them in reverse order.

Additional support for gearbox and engine

https://youtube.com/watch?v=nGWofDjqTg8

During work, the following should be observed:

When installing new cushions, the box should rise in height by about 5 mm.
You can also install an additional engine mount, this will move the engine forward, which will reduce the load on the gearbox, or install an additional mount on the box.
Carefully inspect the bottom of the body in the area of the box fastenings. There, the manufacturer left holes for attaching this support.

Mounting the gearbox cushion VAZ 2110

This additional solution secures it more rigidly, which will eliminate the knocking of the wings on the rod

The most important part of the gearbox mounting is the supports. If the rubber mounts are damaged or worn out, the vibration that occurs when accelerating damages the machine's transmission. To carry out independent replacement of gearbox supports, you must read the relevant literature

You also need to watch videos on repairs. In addition, it will be useful to carefully study the photo in order to carry out the work in order, and slowly study the step-by-step instructions. As a rule, the price of box supports in auto stores is within the range of 450 rubles, and the cost of an additional suspension is 1000 rubles. Therefore, you need to be careful about your car. He will serve his caring owner with faith and truth.

Device

As you know, the cardan or intermediate steering shaft, as it is also called, consists of two parts. These are components that are connected to each other by a special universal joint.

VAZ intermediate shaft design

The steering cardan is connected to the drive gear using a special fastener, indicated by the number 9, but this is from the bottom side. But on the top side the cardan rotates in the bracket pipe on ball bearings (there are two of them). As for the main shaft mounts, they are connected to the welded bracket in four places. The front part of the cardan is attached through two plates with special shear heads. And the rear part of the cardan is connected using welded bolts and nuts that have spring washers or, often, self-locking nuts, but without washers.

Replacing steering cardan shafts on a VAZ 2110 upper and lower

Note. It is important to know that depending on the year of manufacture, the steering rack comes in two types. In one case, it is not necessary to disassemble the entire steering rack, but this is mainly for the VAZ 2108 and similar models. As for the steering wheel on the VAZ 2110, to replace the cardan it will need to be disassembled.

To disassemble the rack you need to do the following:

the protective corrugation is removed;
the nut located in the middle is unscrewed;
the rail is disassembled into two parts.

Airbag malfunctions

Understand that pillows

They have become unusable based on the amount of engine vibration. If it operates in normal mode, and the body begins to rattle, transmitting vibration to the steering rack, pedal block, and instrument panel, you can be sure that the reason for this is the wear of the pillows.

The greatest vibration is usually observed when the engine starts, as well as when it is turned off. When the rubber cushions are completely worn out, a knocking noise may appear caused by the contact of the engine elements and its supports.

Read:

To be more convincing, start the engine, open the hood and visually inspect the engine mounts and the cushions themselves. Replacing the VAZ 2110 clutch without removing the box and draining the oil. Place your palm on the motor and feel how much it vibrates.

The causes of failure of engine mounts can be:

deformation due to spent life, mechanical or temperature effects;
loss of elasticity due to “aging” of rubber and temperature changes;
delamination or cracking caused by exposure to chemically active liquids.

Possible signs of malfunction

A typical malfunction of the rocker for the VAZ 2110 model is:

Some looseness in the shift lever.
A very large free play of the handle also indicates a breakdown of the transmission thrust.
The most typical example is the ability to change gears without squeezing the clutch. Some may decide that in this case it is even easier to drive the car - there is no need to use the third pedal, but this situation does not last forever and leads to major damage to the gearbox.

On video, the repair kit for the VAZ 2110 wings:

Malfunctions of the backstage also include:

Difficulty engaging first or fifth gear. This condition is caused by mechanical failure of the components of the slide, which do not allow the lever to move in the required direction;
Independently changing gears without selecting them. If the driver has chosen first gear, and it suddenly turns out that it is now reverse gear, there is an obvious malfunction of the rocker.

Adjusting the scenes of the VAZ 2110

It is preferable to carry out the adjustment together. The master with the tools is under the car, the assistant is in the cabin and performs the necessary actions behind the wheel.

Try to install and hold the lever in first gear.
Loosen the clamp on the control drive rod (stage).
Move the lever to the far left position. Avoid switching to front and rear positions.
Tighten the clamp.
Assess the condition of the hinge switch cover. If damage is found, replace it.
Carefully pull the boot towards the box. Inspect the cardan. Deviations from the norm are noticed - schedule a shift. Pull the protection back.

Removing the steering column from a car

VAZ 2110 steering cardan

To replace the driveshaft, you need to remove the steering column from the car. Begin:

de-energize the battery;
after that, remove the cover of the signal switch on the steering wheel (to do this, pry it off with a screwdriver);
remove the cover from the steering wheel;
Now we are faced with two self-tapping screws, which should be unscrewed with a curly screwdriver;
after this the lid is completely removed;

Adjustment

The backstage adjustment should be made in several cases:

after dismantling the gearbox;
when the cardan has been replaced or the fixing clamps have become loose;
if the linkage rotates on the hinge.

Of course, this will also be advisable if you have recorded signs of a malfunction of the element, which are described in the previous paragraph.

What to cook?

Before you begin repairs, prepare in advance:

wrench to loosen the clamp;
wheel chocks or bricks.

Universal wrench

You will need wheel chocks...

...or the most ordinary bricks

Step by step instructions

To perform repairs, that is, adjustments, you need to perform the following steps:

First, drive your VAZ 2110 into a garage with a pit or onto an overpass.
Place bricks or special wheel chocks under the car. Apply the handbrake.
Climb under the bottom of the car and find the clamp that secures the linkage and hinge.
Use a wrench to loosen the clamp.
Then sit in the driver's seat and put the car into reverse. Remember that the lever must be in the extreme left position. Therefore, set it the way you think it should ideally be when engaging reverse gear. It is advisable to do this work with an assistant so that he holds the gearbox lever in the position you set it.
Now again climb under the bottom of the car and firmly fix the clamp in this position.

Reach under the bottom and loosen the clamp, then set the gearbox lever to the reverse gear position

This completes the adjustment of the device. Take a test drive and check the operation of the unit. If necessary, repeat all steps again.

Backstage adjustment:

Note! Before you go to the auto store and buy a new rocker, be sure to try to adjust the old one first so as not to waste money, maybe everything is fine with the old rocker!

1) At the very beginning of the operation, we will tell you why the adjustment of the rocker may go wrong, namely, after removing the box, after replacing the cardan shaft, or after unscrewing the nuts and bolts that secure the tension clamps of the rods that come from the rocker, and in other cases.

2) Now let’s move on to the actual adjustments, firstly, you will need to first drive the car into a pit or lift it using a lift, then climb under the bottom of the car and there you will find the boot under which the driveshaft itself is located (the boot is indicated by a red arrow), next to with this cardan and the boot that covers it, the end of the rod coming from the rocker itself will be attached, and this end will be attached using a tie clamp, so take two screwdrivers in your hands and with their help loosen the bolt nut a little (the nut is indicated by a blue arrow, and the bolt green), while when you loosen, hold the bolt itself with one wrench so that it does not turn, and with the other at this time loosen the nut, after the nut is slightly loosened, take a screwdriver in your hands and insert it into two holes, namely in the hole between the tie clamp (Indicated by a yellow arrow) and into the hole of the rod itself (Indicated by a white arrow), thereby widening both holes (In fact, these are not holes but a groove, so in the future we will use this word) so that the link rod can easily move relative to gear selector rod.

Note! Before you crawl under the car, put the car into first gear!

3) After you loosen the tension clamp, get out from under the car and return to the car interior. In the cabin, move the gear shift lever all the way to the left, but forward or backward and do not even try to pull it.

4) And to complete the operation, again climb under the car and tighten the nut of the same bolt that secured the tie rod of the rocker link.

Note! When all the operations are completed, test the gearshift lever for functionality, namely, check whether all gears engage clearly, start the car, drive it a little and if the shifter is working, then everything will be fine and you won’t even need to change anything!

By the way, another way (almost the same method) of adjusting the rocker, see the video clip below, in this video an example is shown on a VAZ 2109 car, but don’t pay attention to this, since the entire gear shift mechanism is on front-wheel drive cars VAZ, including the top ten, is practically no different from each other!

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To replace the “ten” cardan you will need a pit, keys for 10 and 13:

The gearbox control rod joint is hidden under the boot.
We remove the boot and move it to the gearbox.
Loosen the clamp bolt to 13, loosen it a little and pull the link off the hinge. Then unscrew the 10mm bolt that secures the hinge on the gear selector rod and remove the hinge.
We install a new hinge without play on the gear selector rod and secure it with a 10-point bolt. To prevent it from turning away from vibrations, we lubricate it with a thread locker.

We put the boot and the drawstring in place and adjust it.
After that we do a test drive. If everything is good, then tighten the clamp. There is an opinion that before installing the glass you need to saw off its tip a little, in fact, everything installs perfectly without sawing. After adjustment, the gearshift lever is located exactly in the middle.

Impressions from the backlash-free driveshaft of the Lada Kalina on a VAZ 2110

It seems that the lateral travel of the lever has decreased. The difference is especially noticeable while driving than when parked. Gear changes have become clearer, there is no “yaw” movements of the lever.

However, do not forget about gearbox vibration . If previously these vibrations were transmitted to the rocker and were partially damped by the play of the standard cardan, now they are transferred in full force to the gearshift knob, which causes rattling, which has to be dealt with over time.