How to replace the front support bearing and strut on a VAZ 2110

Shock absorber supports are necessary to improve the quality of the connections between the shock absorber and the vehicle suspension. Shock absorber mounts and shock absorbers in particular can be subject to a variety of shock loads and vibrations. For this reason, replacing the VAZ 2110 strut bearings and shock absorbers together contributes to better wheel grip on the road, and the car’s handling becomes better. In addition, the service life of shock absorbers increases, and the body is reliably protected from destruction and impacts. In a word, replacing the strut support of a VAZ 2110 is a responsible and important process.

Causes of failure and how to check the support bearing of a VAZ 2110

The original supporter is capable of traveling 70-100 thousand km. But if used incorrectly, failure will occur earlier. For example, a breakdown can occur due to:

• dynamic driving style;
• ignoring the features of the roadway;
• liquid getting inside the part, which will wash out all the lubricant from the bearing.

The main symptoms of a malfunction will be:

• knocking noise when driving on rough roads;
• vibrations on the steering wheel when it rotates while driving;
• slow reaction to driver actions.

How to check the support:

Note:

Diagnosis of the malfunction is carried out by two people. Open the hood and place your palm on the support cup. Next, the friend turns the steering wheel. If you feel a stepwise rolling of the balls under your hand or they are knocking, this means that it is the bearings that need to be replaced, and not other parts of the chassis.

Below is a video with verification recommendations:

Creak when turning the steering wheel in the area of ​​the front wheel of a VAZ 2111:

How to check the support bearing of a VAZ 2110 strut:

Diagram and design of the unit

This photo shows a diagram of the front suspension of the car with a list of main elements:

Node detail:

1 - Upper fastenings; 2 - Bolt washers; 3 — Steering knuckle mounting bolts; 4 - Washer; 5 - Nuts; 6 - Bolt; 7 - Bolt; 8 — Shock absorber assembly; 9 - Protective cap; 10 - Central fastening; 11 — Spacer washer; 12 — Upper support assembly; 13 - Inner sleeve; 14 - Ball bearing; 15 - Washer; 16 — Rubber spacer with fasteners; 17 - Lower stop; 18 — Rubber boot; 19 - Additional insulator; 20 - Stand; 21 - Spring.

Replacement

It is not necessary to overpay for the work of replacing support bearings. Having the necessary tools at hand, you can do this yourself.

Tools and tools:

• wheel wrench;
• car jack;
• a special puller for steering tips (as a last resort, a hammer and a small pry bar);
• wrenches 9, 13, 19;
• pliers;
• two spring ties.

Work order

1. Park the machine on level ground. Jack up the body on the desired side. Remove the corresponding wheel.
2. Unscrew the nut securing the steering tip (pliers) and unscrew it (19mm wrench).
3. Using a special tip puller, press out the pin. If you don’t have such a tool, knock out the finger by carefully tapping it with a hammer from below and prying it up with a small pry bar from above. Be careful not to damage the threads on the finger.

4. Unscrew the two nuts securing the lower part of the strut in the steering knuckle (19mm wrench). If you cannot unscrew them, treat the connections with anti-rust liquid.

5. Under the hood there are three nuts securing the upper support to the body. Unscrew them (key 13).
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6. Remove the entire shock absorber.

7. Using two spring ties, tighten the spring enough to relieve the load on the support.
8. Unscrew the nut of the central fastening of the support to the rack (wrenches 9 and 22). Remove the support and disassemble it.
9. Replace the support bearing in it with a new one.

10. Carry out work on assembling the rack and installing it to the body and suspension in the reverse order. Replacing the second bearing is carried out in the same way.

About replacing an assembled part

If there are leaks on the shock absorber, the entire strut needs to be replaced. To do this, you need to carry out the disassembly process:

1. Hang up and dismantle the wheel;
2. Loosen the top fastenings;
3. Remove the brake caliper with hose;
4. Disconnect the steering tip and CV joint;
5. Disconnect the steering knuckle;
6. Dismantle the unit;
7. Replace the brake disc, spring and other elements on the new strut, and then reassemble.

It is important to remember that after such a procedure it is necessary to adjust the wheel alignment, because when dismantling the shock absorber, the camber bolts are disconnected.

Functions

As you probably know, the VAZ 2110 model has an independent front suspension and hydraulic struts. The purpose of the struts is to dampen vibrations that occur when the springs move.

Let's look at the situation. You are driving along the road and the wheel falls into a decent hole. One side of the car begins to rock. If there were no rack, your car would rock for a very long time.

Fasteners play an important role. The rack is mounted on top of the body, and on the bottom - to the steering knuckle. To make the connection between the body and the shock absorber movable, an adapter is used - a support bearing. Actually, from the name of this transition element it becomes obvious that the device is designed for maximum axial and radial loads, and is located directly at the junction with the body of your car. It is difficult to overestimate its importance for your comfort and safety.

Buyer's choice: cost of support bearing VAZ 2110, its manufacturers and articles

There are many different options on the market. It is advisable to take original parts - article number: RS-67499 or 2110-2902820-RU. The width of the part is 144 mm, length – 148 mm, and height – 62 mm with a weight of 1260 grams.

However, there are plenty of other options with good reviews. Among the well-proven products are parts from the Balakovo plant, as well as products from the Asomi company. The price fluctuates between 750 – 1800 rubles. When choosing a spare part, you should pay attention to the quality of the processing of the edges of the part, as well as the packaging. In addition, the part must have certificates of conformity and quality certificates.

Table: How much does a support bearing cost for a VAZ 2110

Varieties

At the moment, VAZ 2110 cars are equipped with various types of bearings, which have their own design and functional features. Let's look at them.

When choosing a bearing, you should focus on quality. This is the most important criterion when purchasing.

What to choose?

Now let's talk about what manufacturers are ready to offer us today.

If one bearing fails, both should still be replaced. Otherwise, uneven wear will occur, the car will begin to consume more fuel, etc.

1. Regular ones. Purchasing them will cost you about 300-400 rubles apiece, depending on the region and store. Good design, solid resource.
2. Cheap Chinese supports. You will pay about 300 rubles for them, but the quality literally screams not to buy.
3. Foreign and domestic analogues. Here we advise you to pay special attention to such products as TRACK, ASOMI, SS20, Fenox. Good quality, more reliable resource compared to standard ones. But you have to pay for quality. Any of the presented bearings today will cost no more than 800 rubles per unit.
4. If simply replacing the bearing is not enough, you will have to replace the entire upper support. You will spend about 1500-3000 rubles on this. And only on one support.
5. Those who do not want to do the repairs themselves, considering the procedure for replacing the support bearing to be too complicated, can contact a service station. To replace one element you will pay at least 500 rubles.

Which of the presented support bearings is better is a popular question. Choose high-quality analogues, or opt for domestic components. But under no circumstances choose China if you value your car.

Which support bearings for the VAZ 2110 are better - Supports from SS20 or SEVI

The main question floating around the internet is which props are better for cars: SEVI or SS20? In their reviews, owners often prefer the second option. SEVI also has its advantages. Firstly, it's the price. The cost of such parts is 800-900 rubles. But the quality of workmanship leaves much to be desired - sometimes the clips can crack after only 10 thousand kilometers.

The SS20 gold element costs a lot of money. Its price is close to 1700-1800 rubles. But such elements are capable of covering significantly greater kilometers. The owners of “ten” on the forums mostly recommend this option. Below is information on how to choose the right ball bearing without running into a fake.

Review of SS20 Gold supports:

Opornik VAZ 2110 from SEVI EXTREME:

Rack support for VAZ 2110 SEVI – fake:

When to change

Another equally popular question. In general, bearings have to be replaced as they break and wear out.

If we imagine ideal operating conditions, then factory support elements can last 100 thousand kilometers. This is their declared resource.

In real conditions, taking into account the condition of the roads and the frequent entry of dirt into the bearing, a scheduled replacement should be performed every 50 thousand kilometers or every 2-3 years. This is especially true for situations where bearings have already been replaced before and now you have non-factory products. .

Examination

Before proceeding directly to replacing the suspension element, you should make sure that it is really worn out, broken and needs urgent replacement.

We recommend carrying out these measures not only when signs of wear are detected, but also as preventive measures. This way you can find faults in time and take appropriate action to eliminate them.

The check should be carried out approximately after every 15-20 thousand kilometers. The procedure is carried out as follows:

• Turn off the car, turn on the handbrake and install chocks under the wheels. Safety comes first;
• Lift the hood, remove the cover located on the hub bearing from the glass;
• Touch the support with your palm, and in the meantime your partner should rock the car. Moreover, it should be swung to the sides;
• Make sure that the stand does not “play”;
• If during rocking you hear extraneous sounds, crunches or squeaks with knocks, then all is clearly not well with the bearing. The only correct solution is to replace the element.

What does a breakdown lead to?

When signs of a support bearing failure begin to appear, many car owners simply ignore it. But in vain. In fact, this can lead to very sad consequences for your car and budget.

Worn element

It’s not uncommon for a worn-out prop to break after hitting a pothole, of which there are more than enough on our roads. This led to the formation of a hole on the hood, since the support simply pierced the metal. If at the same time you were moving at low speed, then you are lucky; you will only have to repair the body. And I don’t even want to talk about the support column breaking down at speed. Let's just say that there were deaths.

Broken hood

All this is said not with the intention of scaring, but to make you think about the importance of timely repair of the support.

Strut supports VAZ 2110 SS20 Master (2 pcs.) * [SS10104]

Supports SS20 Classic for VAZ 2108-2110

Front strut supports SS20 Classic for the VAZ 2108-2110 families are a technological breakthrough for front-wheel drive models of the eighth and tenth families. High reliability, noiselessness, and soft shock absorption ensure durability of the entire front suspension, comfort and easy vehicle control.

Applicability

• VAZ 2108-21099
• VAZ 2110-2112
• VAZ 2113-2115

Advantages of SS20 Classic front supports

• quiet operation;
• ease of steering wheel rotation;
• change in elasticity to compression (additional bumper);
• the ability to change the height of the car;
• 100% quality control;
• 5-fold safety margin of all support elements.

4 year warranty

Description

Instead of a standard bearing in the SS20 Classic strut supports, a steel bushing is made, which is welded into the rubber support damper. This completely eliminates backlash and extraneous sounds. The weight of the machine is removed from the damping system, which eliminates the extrusion of the damping rubber and significantly increases its durability.

Classic SS20 support diagram for VAZ

The use of a large diameter bearing ensures:

• durability and reliability due to thirty times the working load of the bearing (working load of the bearing is 12,000 kg, and weight distribution on the machine is from 320 to 400 kg per support, depending on the machine model);
• a significant reduction in the load when turning the steering wheel and the smoothness of its rotation;
• the weight of the machine (320-400 kg) compresses the bearing and eliminates all gaps, backlash and sounds.

The bearing is dust and waterproof, packaged - a guarantee of long service life in any climatic zone of Russia. The spring softens impacts on the bearing and, therefore, on the body. When you turn the steering wheel, the strut body, spring and wheel rotate simultaneously, while the rod and piston remain stationary. This rotation ensures uniform wear of the chrome rod and working cylinder and, accordingly, increases the service life of the strut as a whole. The noise reduction of the SS20 front support is much higher than the noise reduction of the VAZ 2108 and VAZ 2110 supports, because the rubber damper is in an unloaded state and the rubber fiber is at the lowest point of resistance. Therefore, damping high-frequency components of suspension vibrations is most effective, and it also softens shocks to the shock absorber.

Brand warranty 4 years

The guarantee is provided regardless of:

• where and when the SS20 Classic front struts were purchased;
• who installed the rack supports;
• are there any tuning parts in the suspension;
• what model of VAZ were installed on;
• are other suspension parts in good working order?
• if you “flew into a hole” in your car and at the same time managed to break the rubber damper.

The warranty for the Classic series front strut supports is provided by our company and our dealers. The service and warranty center is located in Samara; regional dealers and official representatives are issued a certificate and personnel are trained.

Marking of supports Classic SS20 for VAZ Marking of supports SS20

An alternative option for VAZ supports is Queen supports, if a softer suspension is required, or Hard Sport series strut supports when lowering the car.

Modifications

SS10101 Front strut support Standard

• VAZ 2108
• VAZ 2109
• VAZ 21099
• VAZ 2113
• VAZ 2114
• VAZ 2115
• 2108-2902820
• 21080-2902820

4 years

SS10102 Front strut support Standard

• VAZ 2110
• VAZ 2111
• VAZ 2112
• 2110-2902820
• 21100-2902820

4 years

SS10103 Front strut support Master

• VAZ 2108
• VAZ 2109
• VAZ 21099
• VAZ 2113
• VAZ 2114
• VAZ 2115
• 2108-2902820
• 21080-2902820

4 years

SS10104 Front strut support Master

• VAZ 2110
• VAZ 2111
• VAZ 2112
• 2110-2902820
• 21100-2902820

4 years

SS10105 Front strut support Sport

• VAZ 2108
• VAZ 2110
• VAZ 2109
• VAZ 21099
• VAZ 2111
• VAZ 2112
• VAZ 2113
• VAZ 2114
• VAZ 2115
• 2108-2902820
• 21080-2902820
• 2110-2902820
• 21100-2902820

4 years