Advantages and disadvantages of self-locking gearboxes on the VAZ 2107
First, let's list the advantages that locking on the VAZ 2107 provides:
- increased traction of the driving wheels in any conditions;
- good cross-country ability in sand, mud and snow;
- improved acceleration dynamics;
- good cornering.
But the locking differential comes at a price:
- handling deteriorates in rear-wheel drive vehicles, which include the VAZ 2107;
- it becomes more difficult to hold the car when accelerating;
- the tendency of the “seven” to skid when cornering increases;
- high friction links appear, which lead to an increase in wear rate and fuel consumption.
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Differential lock on the VAZ 2107. Everything you need to know about it
Previously, when cars moved at low speeds, this problem did not cause any concern, and as a result was not solved. But today, car speeds have increased significantly and a problem arose with rigidly fixing the same torque on two wheels, and as a result of solving this problem, it was necessary to separate the drive wheels.
To separate the wheels, a differential is used, which is based on a planetary mechanism. This mechanism divides the torque equally between the wheels. But what is required from an SUV? Naturally, high cross-country ability on off-road, snowy roads or on ice, and the planetary mechanism underlying the VAZ 2107 differential significantly reduced this figure.
On rough terrain it happens like this:
the torque is given by the wheel, which has a lower coefficient of friction, resulting in a situation where one of the wheels begins to slip, and the other completely stops. The manual differential lock feature does not solve this problem. Moreover, the driver must clearly control the situation manually.
This complication forced the use of automatic differential locking. The advantage of automatic locking is that the driver’s participation in this process is not required, and automation can also help correct his mistakes while driving. Such differentials do not require additional maintenance.
The differential lock on the VAZ 2107 can be carried out by a rigid connection of the rear wheels together, which leads to strict fixation of the same torque on the wheels. The disadvantage of automatic locks is that the load on the differential reaches an extreme when the lock is activated. This drawback was eliminated in screw locks, which are the most common of all types of locks today.
The operation of the screw lock is based on the on/off principle of the lock. This approach to differential locking reduces wear on the transmission and protects it from breakdowns. Also, the steering column is not subject to mechanical shock load when locked.
With screw system
Differential locking greatly increases the vehicle's maneuverability on slippery roads. When driving on an icy road, the following redistribution of torque occurs: the wheel with a low level of road grip receives a low torque, and the wheel with better grip receives more.
The VAZ 2107 with a screw differential lock accelerates faster on slippery roads and snowy terrain, and also has excellent handling when cornering.
- When the lock is turned off when turning, there is a strong jerk. This is due to a sharp reduction in the load on the transmission. When the differential lock is turned on, the wheels crash into the ground with a characteristic noise;
the angle of rotation is greatly limited when the differential is locked 2107;
you cannot lock the differential when driving on normal roads;
When towing and checking the brakes on a stand, you also do not need to turn on the differential lock.
How does it work?
There are three differential operating modes in total. So, his work is aimed at moving in a turn, along a road and in a straight line. In the latter case, the car's wheels have equal resistance. Torque from the driveshaft (or final drive) is transmitted to the differential housing. The satellites rotate with it. The latter run around the axle gears and thus transmit torque to the two driving wheels in equal proportions. And since the satellites on the axles do not rotate, the gears of the axle shafts move at the same angular speed. The speed is equal to that of the driven shaft of the main gear.
The operating principle of the differential is slightly different when the car is cornering. So, in this situation, the wheels will rotate at different angular speeds. What is closer to the center of the turn has more resistance than the outer disc. What happens in this case? The differential begins to transmit torque with different forces to the axle shaft. Thus, the rotation frequency of the outer gear increases, and that of the inner gear decreases. The sum of the revolutions of both gears is equal to twice the speed of the driven gear of the main drive.
Now consider a situation where a car is moving on a slippery road. So, in a certain area, one of the wheels begins to slip, encountering more resistance. The differential gears rotate the second wheel at increasing speed. Surely you have seen more than once how a stalled car slips with only one wheel when the second one is stationary. This is the job of the differential. However, its function is not at all aimed at deteriorating the vehicle’s cross-country ability. Thanks to this element, the car corners more steadily. At the same time, the tread on the tires does not eat up, since the discs rotate equally.
Eliminate vibration with additional fasteners
Mechanical gearbox, types, types of gears
Vibration in the body is the main “disease” of the Niva; it often occurs due to improper alignment of the transfer case. Most often, vibration occurs on VAZ 21213/21214 cars, since the transfer case is mounted only on two supports on the sides of the body; on the Chevrolet Niva, the transfer case is already installed on three supports.
- driveshafts are poorly secured;
- wheels are not balanced;
- there is play in the cardan crosspieces (vibration is especially affected by play in the rear driveshaft crosspieces);
- The vibration comes from the engine itself.
Vibration when starting off on a Niva can also occur for the following reasons:
- the mounting supports of the transfer case have become loose;
- The rubber on the RK supports themselves broke.
Installing the third support of the transfer case on VAZ 21213/21214 vehicles allows you to reduce the level of vibration of the transfer case; with this support it is easier to center the transfer case. The part can be purchased at auto stores or made yourself. The finished product comes with three long studs (for model 2121); to install the third support on this machine, you will need to unscrew the short studs from the transfer case housing and install new studs from the kit. We carry out repairs as follows:
- dismantle the front passenger seat in the cabin;
- remove the floor tunnel lining;
- in the cabin we move aside the carpet covering the body amplifier (in front of the handbrake lever);
- remove the transfer case (alternatively, you can simply hang it up, but removing the third support makes it easier to install);
- We attach the bracket of the new support to the body of the RC;
- we install the transfer case in place, center it in the optimal position, and fasten the side supports;
- we combine the third support with the body, drill two holes in the bottom;
- Using washers, bolts and nuts (from the kit) we attach the support to the bottom of the body.
In order to install the subframe, the transfer case must be removed. It is more convenient to carry out such work in a pit; we carry out repairs as follows:
- leave the car in neutral gear;
- disconnect the propeller shaft from the transfer case, it is advisable to mark the driveshaft flange and the drive shaft so that during installation, align the driveshaft according to the marks - this way, the occurrence of unnecessary vibrations is eliminated;
- dismantle the muffler mounting bracket;
- remove the gearbox traverse;
- jack up the transfer case, remove the side fastenings of the transfer case;
- We treat the places where the subframe fits to the body with Movil;
- place the subframe on the gearbox studs;
- we mark the attachment points of the subframe on the side members, drill holes, attach bolts to the body;
- we tighten all fastenings, except for the transfer case supports themselves;
- we perform alignment of the steering wheel;
- Finally tighten the transfer case supports.
It should be noted that installing an additional support or subframe on the steering wheel does not always lead to the desired effect; in some cases, vibration only increases.
Why is it brewed?
How to calculate a gearbox for reducing speed
So, we come to the most popular question among novice street racers. A welded differential is made to make it easier for the car to skid just when turning. This phenomenon is called drift. A welded differential is most often done on older rear-wheel drive cars.
This is especially true for the old domestic “classics”, where there is no blocking. What is a differential lock? This function allows you to change the torque transmission on the axle shaft. So, when the lock is turned on, the wheels rotate at the same angular speed. The system acts directly on the rear axle. "Niva Chevrolet" is also equipped with a lock. But this system is quite expensive and significantly affects the cost of the car. Therefore, not every machine has it. What to do in this case? There is only one way out - weld the differential. The procedure is quite simple, and you can do it yourself. The only thing you will need is a good welding machine and a mask to protect your eyesight when working with electrodes.
After all, a bright electric arc greatly affects the human eye. Therefore, do not forget to wear a mask before work.
Nissan Skyline RB25DE+T NEO R34 › Logbook › Welded differential
This is a manifestation of collective farm tuning through the use of a welding machine, other than using obscenities, I cannot remember. Of course, most street racers will stubbornly declare that this is all full 2Way and that’s it, with such a differential only for drifting. This may be true, but traveling with this collective farm every day is simply unrealistic. My opinion is that there is no money to supply LSD, don’t go there, for God’s sake. The car turns from a brainchild of engineering into a metal block with wheels that actively destroys rubber, does not want to turn, and in dampness or snow desperately wants to send you to the next world. In general...after riding with this horror for 3 days, I set out to improve the situation and knock down all the welding from there to a single hairdryer. But that was not the case, having opened the gearbox, we were presented with a picture of such welding barbarism that it would not seem a little (see photo below). The result is the purchase of a new gearbox and the HAPPINESS of driving a car with human controllability)))
Issue price: 12,000 ₽
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VAZ 2110
How to make a gearbox for a walk-behind tractor with your own hands?
I bought it from a neighbor. Therefore, I had no doubt about the integrity of the body and the very low mileage. The previous owner installed various bells and whistles - such as a rain sensor, parking sensors. But it would be better if he put imported tires instead of all this. Which will provide greater comfort. As for the rain sensor and parking sensors, they don’t work in the cold, because... they are all Chinese. Although in the summer the parking sensors sometimes help.
At first I was very pleased with the car, because... was almost new. But after I drove 30 thousand km in a year. problems started. During acceleration, the differential flew out onto the street! YES, yes gentlemen - DIFFERENTIAL. The crankcase was pierced and the satellite with a broken axle “got to hell” out of the box! And this is with a mileage of only 50,000 km! Although my driving style is not ragged. An autopsy showed that it was cheaper to buy a new box than to repair the old one.
The rack is still knocking. We tried to pull it up, but it didn’t work. The service center said that this is a design flaw in the 16th rack and repairs will not get rid of this problem for a long time. The knock will still appear. As long as it doesn’t jam, I drive. The central locking is worn out - on the doors and trunk.
Before closing the trunk, you need to press the button several times and slam it several times. And recently I accidentally noticed that the rear left door always remained open when the car was armed.
It turned out that the drive and lock rods were covered with dust and the force of the electric drive was no longer enough to close the lock.
What kind of climate control does the dozen have? He generally lives his own life. After starting the engine, it can close the valve itself. Therefore, you have to set the knob to 18 and then turn it to the desired temperature. Recently I was horrified to learn that the mastic on the windshield was applied unevenly. The maintenance ticket just came out under the glass.
To be honest, I don’t even want to invest in a car of this quality.
For reference: I bought the box for 12,000 rubles. + new clutch 2500 RUR + work 1500 RUR. =16,000r.. And for example, on a Subaru Forester, a torque converter costs 18,000r. And where, please tell me, are the savings? And the price of the new 2110 is higher than that of a Chevrolet Lanos in a similar configuration. And after all, those who buy, for example, Lada Priora. Definitely won’t pass for smart!
Author's advice to buyers of VAZ 2110 2001
Gentlemen! Take a closer look at Renault Logan or Chevrolet Lanos. Make smart choices!
- Large and well-designed trunk.
- Good and predictable handling. Excellent feedback at the steering wheel thanks to the caster.
- Good anti-corrosion resistance.
- Maintainability, but just tired of repairing.
- Very unreliable car
- Uncomfortable landing. This is partly due to the very soft seats and poorly thought out ergonomics of the interior space.
A differential is a type of mechanical device that transmits rotation from one element of the gearbox to 2 others with a change in the angular speed of rotation of the main consumers, making their movement independent.
For those who don't know
Every year in the Krasnoyarsk Territory, the small city of Kansk, with a population of less than 90 thousand people, turns into a center of cultural events for a week. 18 years ago, the organizers came up with the idea of holding their video festival in a city whose name is similar to the famous Cannes, but far from its long red carpets.
This is how the festival was born, where the most original, desperate, and sometimes wild creators presented their works. After a while, a literary component was added to the video program - this is how the literary fest “Zazubrina” appeared. All the way, the festival was accompanied by performances, screenings and simply bright events on the streets of Kansk.
In 2022, the organizers divided everything that was happening into three large blocks:
- artistic (with photo exhibitions, installations on the streets and the construction of new art objects on the streets),
- literary (poetry readings, performances, classes and master classes)
- video part (everything is traditional here - a short film, a jury, screenings, the main figurine in the form of a pruning shears goes to the winner).
New art object on the wall of Molodezhny
And here it is too, but from the side of the facade. The artists came up with the idea of making the installation “The Sunrise of Voskhod”. In the evening, the installed wooden letters were wrapped with light bulbs and, with the efforts of everyone who came, they were raised onto the canopy. So the creators decided to support the fading cultural object
During the Cannes Film Festival, master classes for screenwriters were held inside. This, for example, is a fragment of a conversation with Andrei Silvestrov
There is artistic chaos all around, which cannot always be distinguished from an installation.
Architect Bertrand Rosselin (pictured in a blue robe) lives in Krasnoyarsk and Kansk for several months a year. Something attracts him to Siberia
This year, he and his assistants presented this inscription at the station crossing “East - West”. Residents say: “Everything is better than it was, let it stay.”
Design and technical characteristics of the gearbox
The rear gearbox of the VAZ 2107 car consists of a massive steel casing with a shank, a driveshaft flange, two main gears mounted at right angles to each other and a self-locking differential.
The main elements of the gearbox are the housing, the main pair of gears and the differential with satellites
Rear gear ratio
The main characteristic of any gear transmission is its gear ratio. It is the ratio of the number of teeth on the driven gear to the number of teeth on the drive gear. The driven gear of the VAZ 2107 rear gearbox has 43 teeth. And the drive gear has 11 teeth. Dividing 43 by 11 we get 3.9. This is the gear ratio on the VAZ 2107 gearbox.
Another important point should be noted here. VAZ 2107 was produced for many years. And over the years, gearboxes with different gear ratios were installed on it. For example, the earliest models of the “seven” were equipped with gearboxes from the VAZ 2103, the gear ratio of which was 4.1, that is, the tooth ratio was 41/10. On later “sevens” the gear ratio changed again and was already 4.3 (43/10) and only in the newest “sevens” this number is 3.9. Due to the above reasons, the driver often has to independently determine the gear ratio of his car. Here's how it's done:
- the car is set to neutral gear;
- The rear of the car is raised using two jacks. One of the rear wheels is securely fixed;
- After this, the driver manually begins to turn the driveshaft of the car. It is necessary to make 10 revolutions;
- By rotating the driveshaft, you need to calculate how many revolutions the unfixed rear wheel will make. The number of wheel revolutions should be divided by 10. The resulting number is the gear ratio of the rear gearbox.
Bearings
The rotation of all gears of the gearbox is ensured by bearings. In the rear gearboxes of the VAZ 2107, single-row roller bearings are used on the differential, and the rollers there have a conical shape. Bearing marking is 7707, catalog number is 45–22408936. The price of a bearing on the market today starts from 700 rubles.
All rear gear bearings of the “seven” are roller, single-row, tapered
Another bearing is installed in the gearbox shank (i.e., in the part that connects to the cardan). This is also a tapered roller bearing marked 7805 and catalog number 6–78117U. Standard VAZ shank bearings today cost from 600 rubles and more.
Planetary pair
The main purpose of the planetary pair in the rear gearbox of the VAZ 2107 is to reduce engine speed. The pair reduces the crankshaft speed by about 4 times, that is, if the engine crankshaft rotates at a speed of 8 thousand rpm, then the rear wheels will rotate at a speed of 2 thousand rpm. The gears in the planetary pair of the VAZ 2107 are helical. This solution was not chosen by chance: a helical gear is almost twice as quiet as a spur gear.
The planetary pair has a helical gear to reduce noise levels
But helical planetary pairs also have a disadvantage: the gears can move along their axes as they wear out. However, this problem is relevant for racing cars, the rear axles of which have exclusively spur gears. And for all the years of production of this car, the VAZ 2107 had exclusively helical planetary pairs.
Types of limited slip differentials
To eliminate the above shortcomings, a differential was introduced into the vehicle’s transmission, which should also transfer all loads received from the engine to the wheels. On cars of earlier releases, planetary differentials of a classical design with a symmetrical torque distribution scheme were installed.
This differential only partially eliminated these shortcomings. Since the 30s of the last century, research has been carried out on the use of limited slip differentials. They were installed first on sports cars, and then in production SUVs and road cars. The most widely used limited slip differentials are: FRICTION
• self-locking friction multi-disc differential.
Consists of a housing, satellites, satellite axle, output axle shafts, axle shaft gears, disk packages. The discs are alternately connected to the differential housing and the axle gears. The discs are spring loaded. The work is based on the synchronous rotation of the axle shafts with the body on a straight section of the road and the difference in rotation when performing maneuvers. In this case, the clutch comes into operation and supplies additional torque to the lagging gear. Having in their design spring-loaded friction disc packs. They have a static pretension (actuation moment) from 2 to 12 kg/m. Used in motorsports, they wear out quickly and require intervention to restore performance after each race. • self-locking gerotor differential. The design is similar to the differential described above, only instead of springs a pressure piston and a hydraulic pump are installed. The friction discs are compressed by a piston under fluid pressure from one or two gear pumps. The disadvantages are approximately the same as for a spring-loaded clutch • cam (gear) differential. Consists of a separator, an outer sprocket, an inner sprocket, crackers, two axle shafts, a driven gear of the main gear, and a housing. Based on the use of cam (gear) pairs instead of a planetary mechanism. With a small difference in the angular velocities of the axle shafts, the gear pairs rotate mutually, and when they slip, the axles are blocked. Positive aspects: simplicity of design, easy installation, low cost. Negative aspects: harsh operation, low efficiency, increased fuel consumption. In this regard, they are installed mainly on military and special equipment. • viscous coupling. It consists of a housing, a drive shaft, a driven shaft, a package of disks (drive and driven shaft disks), a hub, a pressure plate, 2 annular injection pistons, an annular working piston, and a balancing spring. The operating principle is based on filling the inter-disc space of the clutch with a dinatant liquid, silicone, capable of thickening and increasing in volume as the temperature rises. As the difference in the rotation of the axle shafts increases, the temperature from friction increases, and accordingly, the viscosity of the fluid increases and, as a result, the adhesion of the discs. Advantages: simplicity of design and operation. Disadvantages: low efficiency, cumbersome design, inertness in use. Due to their massiveness, they are mainly used for center differentials. GEAR
• self-locking differential (QUIF). Consists of a housing, satellites of the left and right rows, semi-axial gears (left and right), 2 output shafts. In this differential, the axles with satellites are closed in the housing (in special holes), located in two rows parallel to the axis of rotation of the housing. Satellites from different rows engage each other in pairs with helical teeth. • “torsen” of the first type. Consists of a housing, satellites of the left and right rows, right and left axle gears, 2 output shafts. "Torsen" of the first type. Each axle axis has its own satellites, connected in pairs with the satellites of the other axle axis. The gearing is spur-toothed, the satellite axis is perpendicular to the axle axis.
• “torsen” of the second type. Consists of a housing, a satellite connected to the right axle gear, a satellite connected to the left axle gear, right and left side gears, left and right output shafts. "Torsen" of the second type. Helical gears of axle shafts and screw satellites are used. The axes of the satellites are parallel to the semi-axes.
Sequencing
- Before starting work, 2 bushings are made from bronze or brass according to the drawing given below.
Locking brass bushing for VAZ 2107 gearbox
A pair of bushings in a spring from a valve of a VAZ 2110 car
Axle shaft removed from VAZ 2107
Standard gearbox removed from a VAZ 2107
A pair of bushings is inserted into the VAZ 2107 gearbox
Video: Installing a lock on seven with your own hands
To summarize, it should be said that differential locking on the VAZ 2107 was and remains a very controversial issue. On the one hand, the car's cross-country ability increases, it corners better, and acceleration becomes more dynamic. On the other hand, it is not so easy to keep an accelerated car on a straight line, and its tendency to skid increases. In a word, whether to install it or not is up to the driver to decide.
The Chevrolet Niva is one of the few Russian-made SUVs that, in addition to excellent cross-country ability, can also boast a relatively modern design. Therefore, it still enjoys well-deserved popularity in the market.
The Chevrolet Niva owes its good off-road characteristics to its predecessors - the VAZ2121, namely permanent all-wheel drive, with the possibility of forced differential locking. But before setting up the transfer case and using the gearshift levers correctly, you must first understand how this mechanism works and what happens during its operation.
The transmission of this type of car consists of several main components: cardan, gearbox, transfer case and axles. The main component in the bridge structure is the differential. If it were not there, the wheels would rotate at the same speed, which would lead to wheel slipping and excessive load on the axle. The presence of a differential allows you to avoid destruction of the axle due to the fact that when turning, torque is transmitted to one of the wheels.
The design itself provides for the transmission of torque to the wheel, which experiences less traction with the surface. Therefore, for example, a wheel that stands on ice or sand will spin faster than one that stands on asphalt.
The Niva design provides for the presence of three differentials. This is due to the presence of permanent all-wheel drive in the car. If the same force were transmitted to all wheels, then the car could only move in a straight line. But when turning, the forces between the wheels are distributed unevenly. Accordingly, two bridges connected to each other will invariably experience increased loads that can destroy the structure. There are some SUV models that do not have a center differential installed, but they use other technical solutions, such as clutches or all-wheel drive is not permanent.
Types of differentials
If the car has one drive axle, then it will be equipped with a cross-axle differential. All-wheel drive vehicles use a center differential. On front-wheel drive cars, this mechanism is also called a front differential, and in rear-wheel drive cars it is called a rear differential.
These mechanisms are divided into three categories according to the type of gears:
- Bevel differential;
- Worm differential;
- Cylindrical differential.
They differ from each other in the shape of the main and axial gears. Conical modifications are installed in front- and rear-wheel drive vehicles. Cylindrical ones are used in all-wheel drive models, and worm ones are suitable for all types of transmissions.
Depending on the car model and the road conditions in which the vehicle is operated, the following types of differentials will be useful:
- Mechanical locking;
- Self-locking differential;
- Electrical locking.
Mechanically locked differentials
In this modification, the satellites are blocked by the driver himself using special switches on the wheels. When the car is moving straight or turning, the differential operates normally.
As soon as the car hits a road with an unstable surface, for example, it drives into a forest with mud or onto a snowy road, the driver moves the levers to the desired position, due to which the operation of the satellites is blocked.
In this mode, the planetary gear does not work, and the car basically ends up without a differential. All drive wheels rotate at the same speed, which prevents slipping and maintains traction on all wheels.
Similar mechanisms have a simpler design and are installed on some budget SUVs, such as in domestic UAZs. Since the tires do not wear out excessively when driving slowly through mud, this design does not harm the car’s tires.
Self-locking differential
There are several types of mechanisms in this category. Examples of such devices are:
- LSD. In such gearboxes, if one of the axle shafts rotates too high, the satellites automatically lock. This prevents the stable wheel from losing traction;
- Viscous coupling. These differentials use a viscous silicone-based substance. When cool, it remains liquid. As soon as it begins to heat up and mix, the properties of the substance change and it acquires an adhesive structure, which increases its viscosity. This characteristic increases with increasing difference in the rotation of the axle shafts. Viscous couplings have several significant disadvantages. Firstly, they are not repairable. When a substance loses its properties, the entire unit needs to be replaced. Secondly, blocking occurs when the wheel slips strongly, so the car does not always cope effectively with off-road conditions. Despite these shortcomings, the mechanism has a budget price. Most inexpensive crossovers are equipped with just such differentials.
- Torsen. Torsens use a worm lock. When the torque coefficient on one axle shaft increases or decreases in relation to the second axle shaft, locking is activated. This technology is used, for example, in Audi cars. The device can also be classified as a mechanically locked mechanism. It is considered the most reliable among all types of differentials and is distinguished by its simplicity. For this reason they have a high cost.
Repair and adjustment of the VAZ 2107 gearbox
Adjusting and repairing the gearbox requires some skills and careful adherence to technology. It is also necessary to have pullers, stands and special tools. If the above is not the case, you should entrust the work to professionals.
If your qualifications are insufficient, it is better not to start working with the gearbox. Assembly and adjustment work requires fairly high metalworking skills. It is not difficult to disassemble the VAZ 2107 axle, but this is one of the few components of the “Seven” that requires highly qualified maintenance. It is not worth saving on these works.
Disassembling the gearbox is performed in the following sequence:
- unscrew the shank nut;
- remove the flange and remove the drive gear and adjusting rings;
- remove the oil seal, oil deflector, inner ring of the bearing;
- press out the outer rings of the bearings with a puller;
- disassemble the drive gear with the differential (the spacer sleeve in this case must be replaced).
When disassembling the gearbox, it is necessary to put marks on the bearing caps in order to then install them in their original position. To do this, you can use a core (which is more reliable) or a pencil. Marks must be placed on the covers and on the body, so that later during assembly they can be aligned. You should also mark the left and right covers so as not to confuse them.
This can be done this way: on the covers, in addition to the marks opposite the marks on the body, apply numbers or letters with a pencil. The disadvantage of this method is that the marks will be erased when you clean the lid. Therefore, it is safer to simply make marks with a core. For example, one on the left cover and two on the right.
The inner rings with the separator are removed using a hammer and drift. You need to knock out the rings by lightly tapping them in different places. If you hit only one place, you won’t be able to pull out the ring.
Typically repairs consist of replacing bearings or the main pair. These parts most often fail.
The main pair is available in several variations and determines the gear ratio. The higher the gear ratio, the greater the traction; the lower, the higher the maximum speed of the machine. There are three standard versions of the main pair, used on different VAZ models.
main couple | number of teeth on gears | number of revolutions of the propeller shaft per 10 wheel revolutions | gear ratio | |
on the slave | on the leading | |||
2102 | 40 | 9 | 22,2 | 4,44 |
2101 | 43 | 10 | 21,5 | 4,3 |
2103 | 41 | 10 | 20,5 | 4,1 |
2106 | 43 | 11 | 19,5 | 3,9 |
VAZ 2107 owners sometimes install the main gearbox pairs with a non-standard gear ratio. To increase traction, pairs are set with a larger value, to increase maximum speed - with a smaller one. If the task is to tune a car, you can take this opportunity to change these characteristics of the VAZ 2107.
Reference: the VAZ 2102 axle had the maximum gear ratio (4.44). After this model was discontinued, finding pairs with this ratio became problematic, but as practice shows, the best option is installation on a VAZ 2107 with a 1.5-1 engine ,6 gearboxes with 2103 (4.1 gear ratio). When choosing this gearbox in conjunction with a five-speed gearbox, traction and speed are maintained.
We eliminate the main problems of industrial gearboxes
- 08 November 2016 21:08:00
- Reviews:
Industrial gearboxes are one of the most commonly used equipment. However, their active use can lead to wear of parts and subsequently disrupt the technical characteristics of the unit. The main signs of problems with the gearbox are extraneous noise, vibration, oil leakage, heating or freezing of the housing. How to fix all problems with minimal costs?
Rice. 1 — Main problems of industrial gearboxes
If, when inspecting the gearbox, we noticed that oil is leaking from it, the input shaft does not rotate, and it itself makes sounds that are unusual for it - this is a clear sign of problems. We identify the 6 most common root causes of gearbox problems and offer methods to combat them.
Why does the gearbox get hot?
The root causes of gearbox heating may be:
Problem: | Solution: |
- sticking gear | reduce the load on the gearbox until the teeth are worn in |
— damage to bearings due to wear | bearing adjustment |
- lack of oil | top up the gearbox with oil |
- non-recommended oil was filled | change the oil to the recommended one |
- permissible load exceeded | reducing the load to the recommended |
— the gearbox and unit shafts are not centered | center the shafts |
— there is no reliable air circulation for cooling the gearbox | clean around the gearbox, remove all unnecessary objects |
- contamination of the gearbox | Gearbox surfaces must be clean |
Why does the gearbox howl?
If you hear a loud noise or a sharp knock coming from the gearbox, the root cause may be the following:
— the teeth of the worm gear are damaged (in the worm gearbox)
Rice. 3 - Damaged worm gear teeth
Why is the gearbox humming?
If, in operating condition, the gearbox makes sounds similar to a hum while vibrating, the problem may lie in increasing the permissible vibration level. A special device called a vibrometer will help you accurately determine the vibration indicator.
Rice. 4 — Determining the vibration level with a vibrometer
Causes of increased vibration levels and their solutions:
Problem: | Solution: |
— misalignment of gear and unit shafts | align the shafts |
— the drive base is not rigid enough | increase the rigidity of the base |
— the foundation bolts of the gearbox, engine or unit are not tightened | tighten foundation bolts |
Why does the gearbox freeze?
The gearbox freezes if you fill it with oil that is not intended for low ambient temperatures. To solve this problem, it is necessary to fill in a special oil, which is universal and suitable for both the summer and winter seasons (for example, TRANSOL-200A oil).
Why is oil leaking?
If you find traces of oil on or around the gearbox, we advise you to immediately inspect the gearbox and take all necessary actions. Oil can flow through the seals and along the plane of contact of the bearing caps to the housing or through the seals. To solve the problem you will need:
Problem: Solution: - the drainage vent is clogged with debris, clear the vent of debris - the bolts are loose, the bolts must be tightened until they stop - the cuff is damaged, replace the faulty cuff
Why does the gearbox output shaft not rotate when the engine is turned on?
The output shafts of the gearbox must always rotate freely. If this does not happen, then the reason lies in the following:
Problem: Solution: - high-viscosity oil is filled, replace with suitable oil - low-power engine, check or replace the engine - gearbox or engine shafts without keys, install keys
Rice. 5 — Installing the key on the gearbox shafts
Detection of one of the above problems is the first signal that your gearbox may soon fail. Further operation of a faulty gearbox can lead to breakdown of its individual mechanisms or lead to a stop in the operation of the entire unit. Therefore, it is very important to do maintenance on the gearbox at least once a month, and also inspect it for oil leaks each time before use.
If you have any difficulties with servicing or repairing the gearbox, we advise you to immediately seek help from specialists. Our company can also help you with this. To use our services, follow the link and leave us a request.
Opening hours and prices at the AvtoVAZ Prototype Museum
Opening hours coincide with the schedule of the entire Technical Park named after. Sakharov. The museum is open daily, seven days a week, from 08:00 to 20:00.
Since the hangar with the prototypes is located on the territory of the park, you must pay a general admission ticket + a ticket to the museum.
- Entrance ticket to the park: adults - 200 rubles, children, students, disabled people - 100 rubles.
- Entrance ticket to the Museum of Prototypes - 50 rubles.
VAZ-1121 (Oka-2), Igor Butyrskii
Excursion services (at park sites):
- group of up to 15 people: adults - 250 rubles, children - 150 rubles.
- individual: entrance ticket + 1000 rubles.
Preferential groups have free access days. For detailed information, please visit the museum's website or call.
The museum has rules of conduct. It is strictly forbidden to touch, climb or sit in cars, or open doors. You cannot cross the fence line, litter, come to the museum with animals, etc. Amateur photo and video shooting is free.
Full price list of Park complex services on the official website
Lada 21109 “Consul”, Igor Butyrskii
How to weld a differential on a VAZ 2107
This. and if you make a hole in the beam, through which in front of the difficult-to-pass section - GRACK - and block the diff by sticking a pry bar.
They don't seem to catch flies. How do you like this idea: - one p/axle is drilled through and a thread is cut in the hole, - a screw with a “feather” at the end “goes” along the thread, - in the “diff unlocked” state, the screw is screwed into this p/axle as much as possible and does not connect her on the other. — if necessary, the driver turns the screw from the outside using a special key, it extends and the pen connects both axes.
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Features of different types of blocking. What to choose
Permanent differential locking is only necessary for SUVs, which, like tractors, never drive onto asphalt surfaces.
After installing the disc lock, you will need to constantly adjust it. You will also have to buy special, expensive gear oil. In this type of locking, there is a small constant friction moment, which impairs the vehicle's handling and causes increased fuel consumption and tire wear. When the clutches operate, they wear out intensively, therefore, with frequent driving on a bad road, when the car slips, the unit will quickly wear out. Therefore, the VAZ 2107 differential is usually not blocked in this way.
The viscous coupling has a large response inertia, often overheats or turns on at the wrong time, with a delay. Not suitable for off-road use, but good in urban environments. Due to its complexity and high cost, it is not used for modernizing the “classic” VAZ.
Screw and planetary locks are most suitable for installation on the VAZ 2107. They not only work well in a snowy city, but are also suitable for car enthusiasts traveling along country roads. But such a lock is not suitable for serious off-road use.
About forced blocking
If the car often goes off-road and is used in winter and during the mud season, installing a forced locking of the cross-axle differential helps. In this case, the rotation of the satellites stops. In this case, the wheels lose all independence and rotate exactly the same in all situations. This is a so-called self-locking gearbox.
The downside is increased fuel consumption and increased tire wear. Therefore, after overcoming a difficult section, you need to turn off the lock. In some designs, it is possible to automatically unlock when the speed increases, or, conversely, it is possible to enable the locking only at low speed.
In order to simplify the control process, there is a self-locking gearbox.
Pros and cons of a welded gearbox for off-road use
In the article about the tricycle from the Ural motorcycle, I said that the differential in the Zhiguli bridge is welded. But later a regular differential was installed there. The difference was felt immediately.
Inverted Zhiguli Bridge on a tricycle
So, let’s list the main advantages of a welded differential for off-road use:
- Patency. It is what it is. Due to the lack of torque distribution, cross-country ability is noticeably increased. The likelihood of wheel slipping due to insufficient traction with the surface is reduced, which in itself already worsens this traction. Read more about this effect (static and sliding friction) in the article on types of all-wheel drive (link at the end of this article).
- Straightness of movement. With a locked gearbox, the tricycle tends to go straight in any conditions, which sometimes turns out to be useful. You can, for example, brake by turning the steering wheel. But this effect is more of a hindrance than a help. More details below.
This is where the advantages of the “electric arc” bridge blocking end, and it has no less disadvantages.
- Controllability. More precisely, its absence. Due to the fact that both rear wheels are constantly rotating at the same angular speed, the tricycle turns reluctantly. This is especially problematic during sharp turns and turns. It is more difficult to accurately maintain the trajectory of movement, and if you get into a deep rut, it is almost impossible to get out of it.
- Heavy control. It follows from the previous point. This is especially evident during prolonged lateral rolls, when your hands simply “go numb” from constant tension on the steering wheel.
- Load on the structure. The suspension suffers especially, both front and rear. A couple of times the rear post rods and the mounting of the rear shock absorbers were torn off, and the frame cracked in the area of the steering column. Nothing like this was observed with a conventional gearbox, even during severe operation.
- The welded differential may have a short service life. In the Urals, due to the relatively low engine power (about 35 hp versus 75 hp for the Zhiguli one), the welded bridge served regularly for more than two years without any problems. But when using “electric arc” blocking on a car, and even on asphalt, I think the bridge will not last long.
Conclusion
There was no noticeable deterioration in cross-country ability after installing a conventional differential on the tricycle. Even on a slippery surface, two wheels usually “row”. Only if there is a noticeable difference in traction between the wheels is there really a lack of locking. But handling has improved noticeably, allowing masterful maneuvering in difficult situations. And this, I think, is much more important. Of course, blocking would not hurt, but only automatic or manually activated. But not permanent.
You also need to take into account that the listed pros and cons of a welded bridge are clearly manifested when using it on a tricycle. Those. if, say, you put a welded axle on a car whose wheelbase is much larger, then the handling will not deteriorate so much. And if it is also all-wheel drive, then this effect will be even less noticeable. But it’s better to spend money on self-locking or forced locking if we are talking about a car that will be used not only for off-road use, but also for everyday trips around the city.
Types of all-wheel driveTheory of cross-country abilityTricycle from the UralsFactors affecting cross-country abilitySpecific ground pressure
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One of the main problems of the Kansky Festival is the lack of support, and sometimes even obstruction of the festival from local authorities.
Of course: what cultural department of a tiny town would like obscene and confused poems from the stage or an adult man in tights running up the stairs of the city youth center. That's right - none. A lot has happened over 18 years - art objects were burned, broken, participants were called names and kicked out many times, it got to the point that they threatened to move the festival to Moscow. But this year (remember, the mayor of Kansk changed not so long ago), it seems like the festival and the city sat down at the negotiating table.
Despite this, Kan officials have not yet been able to attend the festival events - for the entire time they have not seen anyone from the mayor’s office there.
The main negotiations with the organizers of the Kansk Video Festival were conducted by Deputy Mayor Yulia Lomova Photo: vk.com/kanskvideo
Meanwhile, there are examples of how one event turns a city into a legend even in the Krasnoyarsk Territory. Yeniseisk became famous for its 400th anniversary, Shushenskoye - the WORLD of Siberia, many cities simply have something to brag about to tourists. And while the Kansk mayor’s office was desperately shouting “Why do we need all this?”, the Kansk festival did a lot for this city: at the very least it attracted tourists who filled not the most luxurious hotels and left money in not the most Michelin-starred canteens, took the festival around the world and at least somehow marked Kansk on the globe, and also invited really good artists, cultural experts and art historians to the city. And most importantly, he did all this absolutely free for the townspeople.
Yes, confused poems and strange music are not always understandable and, moreover, not always pleasant. But Kansk, tell me, do you have something else in your culture that people from other cities and countries will come to you for? Hardly…
Is it necessary to hold a video festival in Kansk? Why is he there and what is he talking about? It is difficult to answer these questions unambiguously. Is it necessary to go there and is there anything interesting there? Definitely yes, it’s worth visiting there at least once. At least so that it doesn’t happen, as in the famous story: “I haven’t read it, but I condemn it.”
Valya Kotlyar especially for the online newspaper Newslab.