What does a silent block look like?
This does not cover how to remove the lever or how to reinstall it. We believe that the suspension arm has already been removed, and now the silent blocks need to be replaced. With the lever removed, diagnose the condition of the ball joints. If the ball joint needs to be replaced, then read the material: which ball joint is better to choose?
Each silent block consists of two bushings inserted into one another. There is a rubber coupling between the bushings. The outer sleeve is pressed into the metal. And the inner one should be clamped by the cheeks of the subframe, which are tightened with a screw and nut. Hence the conclusion: do not tighten the lever fastening without installing the car on the wheels. Otherwise, the coupling will remain twisted and the silent block will not last long. Read more in the material about the structure of the front suspension on Renault Logan.
Now - the crimping process. Any silent block resembles the letter “T”, and the lower crossbar of this letter must fit into the mandrel (see photo).
The upper crossbar, in turn, is pressed by a metal washer. The entire structure is tightened with a screw.
When performing crimping, do not put pressure on the inner sleeve! So only use suitable mandrels and washers.
Removing “old” silents
When carrying out a replacement, the most difficult thing will be to get rid of the “old” silent blocks. The steps look like this: fix the lever and use a drill d=3-4 mm to make a set of holes in a circle. Then, using a jigsaw, installing a file with a fine tooth (“A” or “B”), we cut the rubber. You can also use a regular jigsaw here.
At the last step, having laid wooden blocks, the lever is secured in a vice. The outer sleeve is sawed with a hacksaw. And try not to touch the metal of the lever so that it does not rust.
In theory, replacing the silent blocks of the Renault Logan front control arms looks no more difficult or easier than on any other car. Many people say that the “old” silent block can simply be knocked out. But it seems that they did not encounter a replacement.
Case from practice
You can hear from owners that rubber can be easily cut with a knife. Maybe this is true when the mileage is about 100 thousand km.
At a mileage of 170 thousand, many of the bushings crumble. In theory, it remains intact, but only until the lever is removed.
If the mileage is short, stock up on a drill and jigsaw. Well, and patience, of course, too.
Replacing the ball joint of the front suspension of a Lada Largus car
Possible knocking noises from the front suspension may be caused by ball joints. A faulty joint can be identified by touch by the play of the ball pin. We replace this hinge.
We check the condition of the dirt-proof covers of the hinges. We replace the hinges with torn covers as an assembly.
On the new ball joint, rotate or tilt the ball pin in different directions. Play, easy movement of the finger or severe jamming are unacceptable.
We prepare the car for the job. We install the car on a viewing hole or lift.
Remove the front suspension arm assembly with the ball joint (see How to remove the front suspension arms of a Lada Largus)
Use a powerful screwdriver to pry the support body under the shoulder (Figure 1)
Leaning on the edge of the lever, we press the ball joint out of the hole in the lever.
We inspect the lever eye - there should be no cracks or breaks around the hole. Before pressing in the new ball joint, thoroughly clean the seating surface of the lever hole from dirt and corrosion. Place a tool head or a piece of pipe of suitable diameter under the lever and insert a new ball joint into the hole.
By striking the mandrel with a hammer (Figure 4, you can use a tool head) resting on the shoulder of the support body, we press the support into the hole of the lever until it stops. We carry out further assembly in reverse order.
Sources
- https://www.autosecret.net/podveska-lada-largus/1465-rychag-perednej-podveski
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Articles
Renault produces silent blocks both individually and assembled with levers. The part is designated as follows: 6040002245 (60 40 002 245). Analogues:
- 26304 (FEBI)
- 60 92 6304 (SWAG)
- TD729W (DELPHI)
- C8617 (LYNXauto)
- 30292 (ASAM)
- 4500001 (FORMPART)
- 53210 or 33124 (MAPCO)
- FZ90454 (FORTUNE LINE)
- L25819 (MONROE)
- 38DC1002 (AS METAL)
- V46-0268 (VAICO)
- MGZ-508014 or 72-1956 (MAXGEAR)
- 5103924 (NK)
- F8-7977 (OPTIMAL)
- D300165 (DENCKERMANN)
- 4340201409 or EMS8502 (JP GROUP)
- DC11001 or B56112 (RIW)
- 57-00732 (TALOSA)
- 8500 25819 (TRISCAN)
- 77-00862-SX (STELLOX)
- 31242 01 (LEMFORDER)
- RESB3746 (MOOG)
- JBU751 (TRW)
It seems that the last three are praised. But there is nothing better than the original. And the cheapest analogue is produced by SWAG.
The shelf life of rubber is 5 years. For fluorine rubber the figure doubles
In general, when choosing spare parts, pay attention to the date of manufacture. Pure rubber is not used in the manufacture of silent blocks, but it is better not to buy something that was produced 7 or 8 years ago.
Removing and installing the front suspension arms of the Lada Largus car
We remove the front suspension arms for replacement or repair. Damage to the lever can be:
- deformation of the lever itself;
— wear of the ball joint;
— wear of silent blocks.
The work to remove the left and right front control arms is identical.
Operations to remove the lever must be carried out with the front of the car suspended or the car completely raised on a lift. When hanging one wheel, the anti-roll bar will create a load and interfere with the removal of the lever.
To remove the lever, remove the wheel.
Disconnect the stabilizer bar mount (How to remove the front suspension stabilizer of a Lada Largus).
Remove the engine protection from below.
Using a 16mm socket, unscrew the nut of the coupling bolt of the terminal connection between the steering knuckle and the ball joint pin, holding the bolt with a wrench of the same size.
We take out the bolt or knock it out with a soft metal drift.
Using a powerful slotted screwdriver or a spatula, loosen the connection between the steering knuckle and the ball joint pin.
At the same time, shaking the steering knuckle from side to side by the brake disc, we remove the ball joint pin from the hole in the steering knuckle.
Use a 13 socket to loosen the bolt securing the subframe bracket to the body.
Using a 18 mm socket, unscrew the nut securing the subframe bracket
Remove the bracket from the front bolt securing the arm to the subframe
Using an 18-mm socket, unscrew the nut of the rear lever mounting bolt, holding the bolt with a spanner of the same size.
We take out the bolt or knock it out with a soft metal mandrel.
Similarly, unscrew the nut of the rear lever mounting bolt and remove the bolt.
Remove the suspension arm.
Install the lever in reverse order.
The nuts of the bolts securing the lever to the subframe are finally tightened.
Tightening torques for fasteners of assembly units during installation:
— Nut of the coupling bolt of the terminal connection of the steering knuckle and the ball joint pin 62 Nm
— Nut of the bolt securing the suspension arm to the subframe 105 Nm
— Nut securing the subframe bracket to the front suspension arm bolt 62 Nm
— Bolt securing the subframe bracket to the body 21 Nm
— Nut of the screw securing the stabilizer bar to the suspension arm 14 Nm
— Front wheel hub bearing nut 280 Nm
— Wheel bolt 105 Nm
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Installation of wheels with a larger radius
Largus comes standard with 15R wheels. Many motorists choose the 16 or 17 radius option instead of the one proposed by the factory. Additionally, this makes the car's exterior more attractive. However, this option also has a significant drawback, namely the unstable position of the car when driving, as well as malfunctions in the ABS system and some related sensors.
Installation of spacers
The most budget option (and popular) is to install special spacers, which are sold at any auto parts store. The only thing that is required from the car owner is the removal of the suspension struts. The parts themselves are unified and suitable for many VAZ cars. Spacers are installed between the rack and the body bowls (as an option - between the beam and the rack).
Replacing strut parts
One of the best methods for increasing ground clearance is to install stiffer springs and longer shock absorbers. As a rule, such racks are approximately 20 mm longer than standard devices. In combination with reinforced springs, they are able to significantly increase ground clearance, and the car does not sag all the way when transporting the maximum permissible weight of cargo. The only drawback is the higher price of such kits.
Repairing the suspension yourself and increasing the ground clearance on the Lada Largus is easy to do if you have at least minimal car repair skills. If you have never done this before, it is still recommended to carefully study the instructions. And if you are unsure of your own abilities, it is better to turn to qualified car service specialists.
Features of operation
The most important nuance of operation is that it is almost impossible to check their characteristics after installation on a vehicle. This is due to the fact that very often parts simply break at the joint junction, that is, where they come into contact with the lever. In addition, if the ball is not suitable for Largus, then, naturally, it will not achieve the unambiguous trust of the master - it is simply impossible to check.
Causes of failure
If this level of wear is too strong and the entire load in Largus is distributed unevenly on the two ball joints, then this leads to the pins being pulled out of the housings. The consequence of this is the impossibility of supporting the wheels and, accordingly, the car falling onto the asphalt.
In addition, the natural wear and tear of parts can be “loaded” with obsolete materials. Due to the increase in dynamic load and considerable speed of movement, they are simply not able to perform their functions.
Crimping process
The main goal is to ensure that the distance between the outer edge of the silent and the plane of the lever becomes 7 mm. There is no need to do less!
To carry out all actions, you will need two gas or Swedish keys. A screw with washers (puller) and a set of mandrels are also used.
All equipment shown above was taken from the repair kit for the VAZ-2109. A lubricant is usually applied to the screw thread: cyatim, litol, etc.
Sequence of actions
First, clamp the lever in a vice. Then we assemble the structure as shown.
The details go in this order:
- Bottom nut;
- Bottom washer;
- Mandrel with liner;
- Upper washer (it presses on the silent block);
- Second nut.
Once again, make sure that the inner sleeve remains free. The two nuts on the screw must be tightened, checking the result with a caliper.
Owner reviews
Replacing the silent blocks of the Renault Logan front levers is successfully carried out in one case: during installation, a force of 100-120 N*m must be applied. It's a lot. There is often concern that the thread may break. The “VAZ kit” was not designed for such loads. In general, all of these actions are carried out at your own peril and risk.
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- https://carfrance.ru/zamena-sajlentblokov-perednix-rychagov-reno-logan/
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