Lada x rey weak points. Lada X-Ray suspension: design, features

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The Lada XRAY crossover is assembled on the B0 platform, so the design of the front suspension is largely unified with Renault cars. The most reliable suspension from this line of models was found in the Renault Duster. Let's look at the features of the front suspension on the Lada XRAY and try to determine its reliability.

What is the main problem with Lada XRAY? — magazine Behind the Wheel

November 29, 2021

As a concept car, the XRAY received such positive press that no one doubted its market success. It seemed that a stylish and bright crossover would give an impetus to Lada sales among the younger generation of drivers. And what became the obstacle to this?

To be fair, the XRAY cannot be called a failed car for VAZ. And the 16,000 cars planned for this year will be sold. But, honestly, this is not a circulation that you should be proud of.

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A chassis with excellent energy capacity allows you to bludgeon on gravel roads without fear of holes - it doesn’t come to a breakdown.
A chassis with excellent energy capacity allows you to bludgeon on gravel roads without fear of holes - it doesn’t come to a breakdown.

Lada Xray suspension: characteristics, features

The suspension installed on the Lada X-Ray does not need any special introduction: it is essentially the same, legendary because of its simplicity and strength, the Renault Logan chassis in its “lifted” version for Stepway, which provides the car with 195 mm ground clearance.

However, the creators of XRay did not take the path of completely copying the Japanese-French B0 platform: anyone who happens to compare the Lada X-Ray and the same Sandero Stepway on the move will certainly note that the suspension of the Tolyatti crossover is noticeably stiffer.

When developing the Lada X-Ray, the off-road qualities of the crossover were clearly sought to be combined with a more controlled behavior of the car on the road.

Less comfort in the XRay pays off with noticeably reduced roll when cornering quickly and precise steering control.

XRay front suspension

The independent front suspension installed on the Lada X-Ray is a classic McPherson, most of the components of which are unified with Renault cars produced on a neighboring assembly line. The shock absorbers on the XRay are original - gas Tenecco (USA), and it is their main contribution to the increased stiffness of the suspension. The lower suspension arms are not mounted on the body side members, as was previously the case on cars from the Volzhsky plant, but on a subframe that is a separate unit. It is also a transverse reinforcement of the body, connecting the right and left side members to each other.

Perhaps the most famous component of this suspension was the anti-roll bar. After the restyling of Logan (phase 2), it was removed; in the second generation of the popular car, it returned - but only with a 16-valve engine. How is XRay doing?

VAZ engineers did not resort to dubious savings, and the anti-roll bar is an integral part of all Lada X-Ray configurations.

The Lada X-Ray Cross, expected by many, will obviously be based on the suspension of the all-wheel drive Duster, that is, it will receive more powerful extended struts and springs.

The main and, alas, unpleasant difference between the XRay and the Logan is that the ball joints are no longer pressed into the lever, but are riveted to it at three points - replacing them will become more difficult and, accordingly, more expensive. Otherwise, the maintainability of the suspension is at a high level - all fastening points are easily accessible, there are no extraneous components interfering with dismantling.

XRay rear suspension

At the rear, the XRay has an elastic beam, traditional for cars in this price segment. Having retained the layout taken from Stepway without changes, the beam itself has become somewhat wider: the track of the Lada X-Ray is 37 millimeters wider compared to its brother. The stiffness of the rear springs and the damping characteristics of the XRay gas shock absorbers have also been changed, the rear suspension has become stiffer, which is especially noticeable when the car is unloaded. Of course, you shouldn’t expect sporty handling from it, but for a quiet ride in city traffic, the capabilities of the rear semi-independent suspension will be more than enough.

A huge advantage of the XRay rear suspension will be its service life - its simple design has long proven itself to be highly reliable: there is practically nothing to break here. The beams that carry silent blocks have a huge resource; the only weak point is the lower silent blocks of the shock absorbers and the shock absorbers themselves.

But, as the many years of experience of “Loganovodov” show, they are also capable of digesting Russian roads without much difficulty, giving out the malfunction by knocking only when they finally become unusable. Often drivers, especially inexperienced ones, only learn about the need for chassis repairs on a lift.

The all-wheel drive Lada X-Ray Cross, no matter how much expected by buyers, is still delayed by the plant, is in no hurry to appear on the assembly line for good reason. Let us recall that the introduction of all-wheel drive on the initially front-wheel drive B0 “trolley” required the manufacturers not only to introduce an independent rear multi-link suspension, but also to thoroughly redesign the entire body for it. In addition, the cardan drive will require the body to have a tunnel in the middle - it currently houses the exhaust system. VAZ is in no hurry to invest in development and creation of new dies and assembly lines.

Behavior on the go

“Lada X-Ray” became a compromise between the plant’s desires to play on the growing popularity of crossovers, and on the desire of young drivers to realize their ambitions in the city.

In terms of balance of qualities, the XRay ultimately became a more urban car than its French relatives.

The car clearly perceives steering movements and does not suffer from excessive roll when cornering, as opposed to the roll of the Sandero Stepway. The groundwork for future “sports” versions, so beloved by VAZ, is clearly felt - cooperation with Renault-Nissan has given them a much wider range of engines and transmissions compared to the Togliatti team’s own developments.

The other side of the coin turns towards the driver when the XRay leaves the asphalt. Hard shock absorbers describe in detail to the owner all the holes and stones that the car encounters along the way. Of course, all this is understood in comparison with French crossovers: taking another car for comparison, you can see that the XRay does not feel so bad on a broken road.

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Lada X-Ray suspension: design, features

When developing the Lada X-Ray, the off-road qualities of the crossover were clearly sought to be combined with a more controlled behavior of the car on the road.

Less comfort in the XRay pays off with noticeably reduced roll when cornering quickly and precise steering control.

XRay front suspension

VAZ engineers did not resort to dubious savings, and the anti-roll bar is an integral part of all Lada X-Ray configurations.

The Lada X-Ray Cross, expected by many, will obviously be based on the suspension of the all-wheel drive Duster, that is, it will receive more powerful extended struts and springs.

XRay rear suspension

But, as the many years of experience of “Loganovodov” show, they are also capable of digesting Russian roads without much difficulty, giving out the malfunction by knocking only when they finally become unusable. Often drivers, especially inexperienced ones, only learn about the need for chassis repairs on a lift.

Behavior on the go

“Lada X-Ray” became a compromise between the plant’s desires to play on the growing popularity of crossovers, and on the desire of young drivers to realize their ambitions in the city.

In terms of balance of qualities, the XRay ultimately became a more urban car than its French relatives.

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From February to June, the fashionable Tolyatti hatchback LADA XRAY, pretending to be a crossover, found 8,042 owners, and during operation, many of them had already encountered various kinds of problems. We found out what the most common sins of owners of a freshly baked model are.

It is clear that any new car, upon entering the market, begins from time to time to “delight” with all sorts of surprises. It’s not for nothing that manufacturers refine “raw” cars right at the height of sales. But the situation with AVTOVAZ is different - the Togliatti auto giant has never been distinguished by high-quality assembly and a long service life of its products, so, in general, there is no point in finding fault with them. If it weren’t for a high-profile novelty, and not just any kind, but the first “crossover” (read: hatchback) in the history of the domestic brand, which the Volga residents presented so pretentiously and beautifully that they no longer wanted to look at foreign cars. But did he reach their level?

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LET'S CREAK A LITTLE LITTLE

In order to understand what you should prepare for when purchasing XRAY, we talked with the owners of these machines on the specialized forum XrayClub.ru. Typically, the “ladovods” are mostly satisfied with the car, although some operational aspects still cause dissatisfaction. For example, “crickets” and extraneous sounds in the cabin: the most common concern is the creaking in the glove compartment, on the left side of the dashboard and in the area of the driver’s door. The reasons lie in poorly fixed plastic panels. After they are strengthened, everything falls into place and the sounds disappear.

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ROCKING ON THE WAVES

Xray drivers have a lot of complaints about the rear pillars. On uneven road surfaces, the car jumps like a frog - the discomfort is especially felt by second-row passengers, who risk inadvertently getting rid of recently eaten food and leaving dents in the ceiling. In addition, on the transverse waves of asphalt, the car has to constantly steer. Fans of the model find a way out of the situation by replacing the standard gas struts with oil struts.

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WE REQUIRE TOP-UP

No less critical in some cases is the need to add oil to the engine. For some, XRAY consumes almost all the lubricant over 1000 km, while others add 400 to 600 grams of liquid after every thousand. Moreover, regardless of the engine installed on the car. However, there are those who do not face such a problem at all. Dealers, upon contact, get off with standard phrases: they say, this is how it should be, and the “oil burn” is just a consequence of running in the engine.

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HOWLING WOLF

If you are considering buying an Xray with a manual transmission, then get ready for the fact that, among other things, it will remind you of itself with an unpleasant howl. This happens when starting from a standstill and at the moment of switching from first gear to second, until the engine speed reaches the two thousand mark. Apparently, this sore will remain ineradicable for VAZ workers. Owners also criticize the twitching of the gearbox when driving with a cold engine. True, owners of cars with mileage of more than 15,000 km claim that jerking and howling will disappear over time.

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WE DON'T CHALLENGE

Among other features of the car, it is worth highlighting the squeaking sound in the steering rack when entering a turn, glare from the front panel on the windshield and overly small mud flaps that serve no more than a decorative function. In addition, the floor is covered with non-rubberized carpet: rain, snow, mud - and you won’t be able to get rid of moisture in the cabin any time soon. Well, only the deaf have not heard about the lack of places for attaching roof rails. If you need to take old junk to your dacha or go on a trip, you will have to install universal cross members - fortunately, there are plenty of these in car dealerships.

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what has changed in the car in 1.5 years

The raised Lada XRAY hatchback, which the automaker itself readily calls a crossover, has been sold in our country for a year and a half. It seems that the time has come to analyze the “diseases” of the new product, based on reviews from Lada X Ray owners.

Disadvantages of the Lada X Ray interior

As such, the owners did not have any serious complaints about the Lada XRAY interior. And even if troubles surfaced, they were “treated” very quickly. In particular, already a month after the start of sales, a new dashboard was installed on the Lada with constant backlighting of the instruments, and the insufficiently high-quality glass seals were replaced (the old ones were very scratched).

And by the end of the year they managed to improve the sound insulation (for example, the fender liners were made of non-woven material) and managed to increase the number of various fasteners and gaskets (like protective seals for the rear doors, without which the thresholds would get very dirty).

Another small problem that Xray buyers encounter is the lousy material of the tube that brings cold air into the glove box. The plastic corrugation simply cracked, and the tube began to “siphon,” directing cold air to the front passenger’s feet. To correct this shortcoming, you need to visit a dealer service, where, under warranty, the tube will be replaced with a part made of a higher quality and durable material.

But regarding the problem of glass fogging, unfortunately for 40,000 people (that’s how many Lada X Rays were sold from February 2021 to August 2017) there has been no movement from AvtoVAZ yet. In the car I sometimes had to open the window slightly to get rid of fog. The ventilation system clearly needs improvement.

Disadvantages of Lada X Ray engines

The Lada X Ray's 1.8-liter engine with 122 hp was previously considered problematic. It feels like this engine ran not on gasoline, but on oil. Someone complained about the consumption of half a liter of lubricant per 500-1000 km, while others complained about an ugly two or three!

It’s good that it was “considered,” because after numerous complaints, the Russian automaker improved the production process of this engine and eliminated the so-called “oil wastage.” The culprits of the increased oil appetite were poor-quality valve stems and valve stem seals. At the same time, the affected cars had their cylinder heads replaced as part of the service campaign and were prescribed motor oil with a different viscosity (thicker).

However, this does not negate the fact that the oil must not only be changed on time, but also its level must be regularly monitored. If the owners of a Lada with a 1.8-liter naturally aspirated engine neglect this, the engine crankshaft and camshaft oil seals may leak. Although this “sore” does not occur so often, it still occurs.

A much more common problem with the Lada X Ray is a bursting expansion tank. It could crack immediately after the car left the showroom or at any other moment, preventing it from continuing to move. At first, the tanks were replaced one after another under warranty, and then this stopped. AvtoVAZ realized this mistake and changed the tank production technology.

Disadvantages of the Lada X Ray transmission

Let us remind you that the mechanics on the Lada XRAY are domestic, VAZ-21807 (during the launch of the model, the French one was installed, Renault Jh4). In addition to transmission noise, this box is sometimes criticized for problems with engaging reverse gear. In the absence of reverse gear synchronizers in the transmission, the speed is not always activated the first time, and even with some crunching. But there are cases when the lever simply could not be moved to the reverse position. There are only two reasons for the problem: the first is low-quality transmission oil, after replacing which the problem was eliminated, and the second is that on some machines moisture got under the rod casing on the gearbox housing. In cold weather, it froze and prevented the engagement of reverse and fifth gears.

Oddly enough, the automated transmission that is installed on Ladas turned out to be very reliable. The only thing AvtoVAZ did about it was to install a new clutch disc on cars with 1.8-liter engines, which made it possible to reduce vibrations and reduce the number of transmission shocks. As for the “jambs” with the automated transmission algorithm, the automaker claims that it is still working to improve the software and regularly introduces new firmware versions.

Disadvantages of Lada X Rey steering

The owners of the Xray, one might say, had no complaints about the steering. The only thing, like the “Vesta”: when turning the steering wheel in wet weather, various kinds of squeaks occurred. But the VAZ people corrected this misunderstanding by replacing the rubber gaskets between the springs and support bearings of the front struts. There is another “sore” that cannot be classified as “children’s”, since it is quite rare - tapping when turning the steering wheel. Their origin is mainly associated with rapid wear of ball joints (with a mileage of over 50,000 km) or loosening of the tie rod joints and steering rack.

Disadvantages of the Lada X Ray suspension

By the way, about tapping and squeaking. They were present not only in the steering elements, but also in the chassis parts of the Xray. In particular, in order to get rid of annoying squeaks from the suspension, AvtoVAZ began installing better front bushings and stabilizer links. And at the rear, the shock absorber mounts were replaced with softer ones.

Also, some owners complain about body sway, blaming Tenneco gas shock absorbers.

It turns out that in less than a year and a half, AvtoVAZ managed to eliminate all the main defects of the Xrey, without leaving the owners alone with problem cars. In general, the car turned out to be quite good, and almost all available models have “childhood diseases”.

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Disadvantages of the Lada X Ray suspension and first reviews

The first owners of cars noted the squeaks of rubber products. Now the plant has eliminated some significant deficiencies. Other failures, in the form of failure of a ball joint, support bearing or silent blocks, are considered regulated.

As a result, I would like to note that you should not look for similarities between the X Ray pendant and the Vesta pendant. How can you compare two different designs? Yes, there are common features and they are due to the same type of suspension. But each car has its own components, so we have two completely different models.

Lada X Ray suspension design and its disadvantages

The products of the AvtoVAZ concern, which have long been a reason for ridicule among car enthusiasts, have reached a fundamentally new level after the start of sales of the new Lada Vesta sedan. After the resounding success, the designers promised to bring to life the concept conceived even before the appearance of Vesta, which at that time was already called Lada Xray. The average consumer expected that a full-fledged crossover would appear on Russian roads, but the new product was “planted” on the B0 platform (we will talk about it later), so it is positioned as a tall hatchback SUV. From the first tests, it became clear that the Xray is a city car with increased ground clearance and, at the same time, good handling. But in the near future, the plant plans to produce all-wheel drive versions of the Lada Xray Cross, filling almost the entire niche of passenger cars with competitive representatives.

Xray front suspension: device, diagram

The B0 platform is not only a dimensional component of the vehicle's chassis, but also design features of the suspension. Its developer was the French company RENAULT, when in the late 90s the need arose to create a “people’s” car. In simple words, the chassis of the Lada x Rey is based on the suspension of the Renault Sandero, which won the hearts of car enthusiasts with its reliability and maintainability.

The MacPherson type, which has already become a classic for front-wheel drive cars, provided the X-ray with an independent, functional suspension.

After an unsuccessful attempt to get rid of the anti-roll bar (2) in the restyled version of Renault Logan, it was decided to return this part in the new version. It also migrated to X Ray. The stabilizer links (1) secure it to the lower arm using rubber bushings. The lever itself (3) has two support points, but unlike the “tenth” family of VAZs, these points are moved from the spar to the subframe (4). Despite the fact that the subframe is not a suspension part, I would like to pay special attention to it. Firstly, being a connecting link between the suspension elements and the body, it made it possible to reduce vibrations. Secondly, the steering rack on the subframe allows for more precise adjustment, and the engine mount has reduced the load on the body.

The suspension extension (5) provides additional stability to the vehicle. This is a design feature of the lad x ray suspension, because increased ground clearance would negatively affect the car’s behavior during high-speed maneuvers. The shock absorber strut (6) consists of two supports, a support bearing, a spring and the shock absorber itself. The X Ray has Tenecco shock absorbers. It is they who give the rigidity that distinguishes our car from its French counterpart.

The steering knuckle (7) is attached to the lever using a ball joint (8). At the top point it is connected by two bolts to a telescopic stand. Despite the similarity with the suspension of Renault Logan and Renault Sandero, manufacturers note the presence of their own development. The modern automobile industry is no longer developing suspension for a specific model, but uses the most suitable base, so the similarity of some components is considered quite normal.

Xray rear suspension: device, diagram

Since the X Ray did not have rear-wheel drive, there was no point in complicating the suspension, otherwise the new product would have been out of its price segment. The rear beam was structurally borrowed from the Renault Sandero, but since the new hatchback had to conquer highways, AvtoVAZ designers decided to increase the track, making the beam 37 mm longer. Due to the springs and shock absorbers, the Lada Xray suspension has become somewhat stiffer, which made it possible to hold the car more comfortably on the track.

The lack of independent suspension at the rear, naturally, did not give the desired results in the car’s behavior on the track, but the classic H-type beam turned out to be a good budget option. It can be represented as a combination of two longitudinal (5) and one transverse (4) levers.

In the front part, the trailing arms are attached to the body on silent blocks. In addition to this, the H-shaped design is able to provide a little freedom to the trailing arms. This creates a “steering” effect, which makes the car more controllable.

The spring (3) and shock absorber (2) are separated. The lack of alignment results in a more stable ride, since the beam now has four points of support. The stiffness of the rear suspension directly depends on the shock absorbers. Over time, analogue replacements for the main components will appear, but at the moment the plant is pursuing a policy that seeks to improve controllability at the expense of rigidity.

Disadvantages of the Lada X ray suspension and first reviews

Since the car has an already proven platform, then one cannot expect any surprising results. And yet, the car is rolling around our open spaces, which means the first breakdowns have begun. Analyzing the problems of the community of X-ray owners, half of the problems will have to be eliminated. Isolated cases of destruction of components caused by defects or poor-quality assembly are not taken into account.

Owners complain about the “wobbly” steering wheel and the “fuzzy zero” when returning the steering wheel. After the technical successes of Vesta, these facts seem to be a significant flaw. But the increased ground clearance should be taken into account. Stabilizer struts, in which there are no hinges and mobility is due to rubber inserts, last about 35 thousand. The first owners of cars noted the squeaks of rubber products. Now the plant has eliminated some significant deficiencies. Other failures in the form of failure of the ball joint, support bearing or silent blocks are considered regulated.

As a result, I would like to note that you should not look for similarities between the Hray pendant and the Vesta pendant. How can you compare two different designs? Yes, there are common features and they are due to the same type of suspension. But each car has its own components, so we have two completely different models.

Xray front suspension: device, diagram

The B0 platform is not only a dimensional component of the vehicle's chassis, but also design features of the suspension. Its developer was the French company RENAULT, when in the late 90s the need arose to create a “people’s” car. In simple words, the chassis of the Lada X Rey is based on the suspension of the Renault Sandero, which won the hearts of car enthusiasts with its reliability and maintainability.

The MacPherson type, which has already become a classic for front-wheel drive cars, provided the X Ray with an independent, functional suspension.

The lever itself (3) has two support points, but, unlike the “tenth” family of VAZs, these points are moved from the spar to the subframe (4). Despite the fact that the subframe is not a suspension part, I would like to pay special attention to it. Firstly, being a connecting link between the suspension elements and the body, it made it possible to reduce vibrations. Secondly, the steering rack on the subframe allows for more precise adjustment, and the engine mount has reduced the load on the body.

The suspension extension (5) provides additional stability to the vehicle. This is a design feature of the Lada X Rey suspension, because increased ground clearance would negatively affect the car’s behavior during high-speed maneuvers. The shock absorber strut (6) consists of two supports, a support bearing, a spring and the shock absorber itself. The X Ray has Tenecco shock absorbers. It is they who give the rigidity that distinguishes our car from its French counterpart.

The main disadvantages of the Lada Xray after a mileage of 3000 km

In addition to the flimsy plastic hood release handle, glitchy navigation “a la Susanin”, terrible seals in the engine compartment and poor sound insulation of the wheel arches, the Lada Xray has many more shortcomings and problems...

Among them: inadequate operation of rain and light sensors, heated glass, etc....

We bring to your attention a review article with the main disadvantages and problems of the Lada Xray after a short run of 3 thousand kilometers in several regions of Russia. For more details, watch the review video from Denis Tyurkin.

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Lada XRAY faults

Lada Xray is already traveling along our roads and destinations. And although the car came off the assembly line differently from how it was originally presented in the form of a concept, it still turned out to be not bad, although not a crossover... The external and internal design of XRAY looks harmonious and of high quality. The same applies to the quality of the car on the road. Moderately playful, but quite good to drive, XRAY immediately gained its fans among car enthusiasts. This was immediately noticeable from the first sales of the car. Alas, the fate of all cars, sooner or later, comes down to repair and maintenance.

What are the most common malfunctions that befall Lada XRAY owners on the road and at a car service station? What should drivers and owners concentrate on when servicing and operating the Lada XRAY?

In our article, we will tell you the main unpleasant moments associated with the operation of XRAY from Lada.

XRAY engine

To be honest, the junior XRAY engine is uninteresting and rather weak, although it is quite reliable. But the older VAZ 1.8-liter brother showed his best side! Good traction at low speeds, throttle response and small appetites of the engine delight the car enthusiast. But both the 1.6-liter and 1.8-liter engines have the same frequent malfunctions.

A common problem with XRAY is the accelerator pedal “sticking” on frosty winter days and nights. No, the pedal does not freeze to the floor, as you might think, but the engine speed stubbornly refuses to drop below 2000 - 3000 rpm. Most often, owners noticed such “freezing” after the XRAY was given “gas” by pressing the pedal to the floor. The service suggested that the main reason was poor contact of the electronic E-gas pedal.

The second common engine problem on an XRAY may appear no earlier than 15,000 kilometers... The engine does not start running smoothly with “tweaking”, but as soon as you warm it up to operating temperature, everything becomes normal. Look for the problem in low-quality gasoline and spark plugs. Some owners also complain about the electrical connector of the crankshaft position sensor.

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How the Lada XRAY will feel in five years or 100 thousand kilometers Lada Xray with ESP disabled: video test drive How to remove the generator on the Lada X Ray But these are trifles. It’s much worse if you find yourself among the “lucky ones” and the camshaft or crankshaft seals leak.

At 30-40 thousand km, be careful, noises and whistles may appear in the timing belt area. This is a sure sign of a pump problem on the Xray. With such a mileage, it is better to change not only the cooling system pump, but also the timing belt and pulley.

Transmission Lada XRAY

One of the most common complaints is the noise of the gearbox. This is especially noticeable when the gearbox is warm after a run of 80-100 kilometers. This will not lead to serious problems, but if the noise annoys you, you can try changing the oil in the box. Experts say this will reduce the noise for a while.

The clutch is guaranteed to last about 100 thousand km on XRAY. Naturally, if you “force” the clutch, the possibility of premature failure increases. Replace the clutch assembly.

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Chassis

The most vulnerable point in the Lada XRAY chassis is the front wheel bearings. Be careful, you may happen to change it already at 30 thousand km. Malfunctions are quite common, so be prepared.

Car enthusiasts also complain about the performance of shock absorbers and suspension springs.

After 50,000 kilometers, there is a high probability of knocking in the ball joints. But this again depends on driving style and operating conditions.

After about 60 thousand, you need to change the steering rods and ends. If you take care of this, you will not have problems with the steering.

The brake system on the Lada XRAY is quite reliable. The only thing that will cause you trouble during maintenance is the “frog” of the car’s brake lights. You will have to adjust it quite often during maintenance. The Lada XRAY front brake pads will last you up to 40,000 kilometers with a smooth and measured ride. Brake discs need to be changed after about 60-80 thousand km. After the same amount of time, the rear pads and drums will require replacement.

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Optics / lamps

What will really cause trouble for the owner of a Lada XRAY is replacing the lamps. Moreover, it is not only the service life of the low beam bulbs that leaves much to be desired... Owners note the regular replacement of burnt-out bulbs in a circle.

Body and interior

The quality of the paintwork on the Lada XRAY is frankly not the best. And although “PUMA” was developed specifically for this car, it also does not shine with quality, although it is better than others...

Another drawback is the XRAY’s poor interior ventilation. In wet weather, to combat glass fogging, it is not enough to simply open the window...

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At this stage of operation of the Lada XRAY, the owners and service centers did not find any more serious and critical faults. But not much time has passed. Keep an eye on the future fate of the Lada XRAY on our roads in our next articles.

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Lada X-Ray. TELESCOPIC STRUT FOR FRONT SUSPENSION - REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

Removal

Place the car on a two-post lift, apply the parking brake and turn off the ignition (electrohydraulic lift type P-3.2G with a lifting capacity of 3.2 tons).

Remove the front wheel in accordance with the requirements of Section 14 of this TI.

Unlock the steering wheel.

Figure 4-1 — Removing the front suspension strut:

1 — nuts of the bolts securing the steering knuckle to the front suspension strut;

2 — upper cup of the front suspension strut;

3 — nut securing the front suspension strut rod to the car body;

4 — front suspension strut rod;

5 — telescopic strut of the front suspension;

6 — speed sensor wiring harness holder;

7 — bolt for fastening the wiring harness holder

Remove the front wheel speed sensor wiring harness from holder 6, Figure 4-1, on the front suspension strut.

Unscrew bolt 7 securing the speed sensor wiring harness holder to the front suspension strut and remove holder 6 (replacement head 10, ratchet wrench).

Disconnect the front brake assembly from the steering knuckle in accordance with the requirements of TI 3100.25100.20596 and secure it to the lower arm of the front suspension.

Unscrew the two nuts 1 of the bolts securing the steering knuckle to the front suspension strut, remove the boots and disconnect the strut 5 from the steering knuckle (wrench 18, replaceable head 18, wrench).

Attach the steering knuckle to the car body.

Unscrew nut 3 securing rod 4 of the front suspension strut to the car body (ring key 21, angled hexagon 6).

Remove the upper cup 2 of the front suspension strut.

Remove strut 5 of the front suspension.

Install the front suspension strut into the device for disassembling the struts, compress the spring until the outer coils of the spring move away from the support cups of the strut and unscrew the nut 5, Figure 4-2, securing the upper support of the strut (device for disassembling the struts KT01 -22 (PKF "TEP", No. Irkutsk) or a device for compressing springs type 12625 code 96 71 06 00 f. “Stahlwille”, ring key 27, angular hexagon 6).

Figure 4-2 — Telescopic front suspension strut assembly:

1 — telescopic strut of the front suspension;

2 — front suspension spring;

3 — nut securing the front suspension strut rod to the car body;

4 — upper cup of the front suspension strut;

5 — nut for fastening the upper support;

6 — upper support of the front suspension strut;

7 — upper support bearing;

8 — upper spring support cup;

9 - compression progress buffer

Remove the upper support 6, the upper support bearing 7 and the upper spring support cup 8 from the front suspension strut 1.

Unload and remove spring 2 and compression stroke buffer 9 from the rack.

Installation

Attention. Check the condition of the front suspension strut parts and replace if necessary.

Attention. The following fasteners must be replaced:

— nut securing the upper support of the strut;

— nut securing the front suspension strut rod to the car body;

— nuts of the bolts securing the steering knuckle to the front suspension strut.

Attention. When assembling the front suspension strut, check the position of the outer coils of the spring relative to the profile of the support cups. The spring should fit into the grooves of the support cups as shown in Figure 4-3.

Figure 4-3 — Position of the outer coil of the spring in the support cup

Install the 9th compression stroke buffer and spring onto strut 1 of the front suspension. Compress spring 2 (device for disassembling racks KT01-22 (PKF "TEP", Irkutsk) or device for compressing springs type 12625 code 96 71 06 00 f. "Stahlwille").

Install the upper support cup 8 of the spring, bearing 7, upper support 6 onto the rack and tighten the nut 5. The tightening torque of the nut is 62 N.m (6.2 kgf.m) (angular hexagon 6, ring wrench 27, replaceable insert 27 type 58 22 40 27 f. "Stahlwille", torque wrench type 50 18 00 12 f. "Stahlwille").

Unload the spring.

Install the front suspension strut on the car, install the upper cup 4 of the strut and screw nut 3 onto the strut rod. The tightening torque of the nut is 44 N.m (4.4 kgf.m) (angular hexagon 6, ring wrench 21, replaceable insert 21 type 58 22 40 21 f. "Stahlwille", torque wrench type 50 18 00 12 f. "Stahlwille").

Connect the strut to the steering knuckle, insert the mounting bolts and tighten the nuts. The tightening torque of the nuts is 105 N.m (10.5 kgf.m) (spanner 18, replaceable head 18, wrench, torque wrench).

Install the front brake assembly on the steering knuckle in accordance with the requirements of TI 3100.25100.20596.

Install the speed sensor wiring harness holder on the front drain and secure with a bolt (replaceable head 10, ratchet wrench).

Install the speed sensor wiring harness into the holder on the front suspension strut.

Install the front wheel in accordance with the requirements of Section 14 of this TI.

Press the brake pedal 2 - 3 times to set the pistons of the wheel brake cylinders to the working position.

Check and, if necessary, adjust the angles of the front wheels in accordance with the requirements of TI 3100.25100.13060.

Present the vehicle to the Quality Control Department. The quality control department checks the vehicle for compliance with the requirements of TU 017200-254-00232934, paragraphs. 1.19.19, 1.19.22.

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