Priora do-it-yourself ball joint remover

Article number and price for the original ball joint

The original ball joint of the Lada Priora car has article number 21082904185. The price for the product varies from 150 to 420 rubles. The quality of auto parts varies from batch to batch.

Ball joint for Priora

When purchasing an original product, special attention should be paid to the presence of lubricant under the boot. In some cases it is completely absent. Such a ball can last no more than a couple of thousand kilometers.

DIY ball diagnostics

You can check the ball joint yourself without visiting a service station. To do this, just jack up the front of the car from the side from which the knock is heard.

Step-by-step diagnostic instructions:

• We jack up the car and hang the front wheel to rotate freely;
• We grasp the lower part of the wheel with one hand and the upper part with the other;
• And we begin to rock the wheel. If play is felt or knocking is heard, then the fault clearly lies in the play of the ball joint;

The reasons why a ball joint fails is due to its aging or poor quality manufacturing. Factory ball joints can last up to 100 thousand km. mileage, as for analogues, it depends on the quality of the part. Most often, the ball wears out due to a rupture of the boot or drying out of the lubricant.

Article number and cost of ball joint analogues

There is a constant debate among car owners about which ball joints are best to install. Some drivers believe that original parts are optimal in terms of price to reliability ratio. Other owners claim that the instability of the quality of their original balls completely eliminates the possibility of purchasing them. They advise buying analogues from third-party manufacturers, especially since the cost of non-original components is quite attractive. According to driver reviews, below is a list of pole brands that they recommend as an alternative to the original.

Table - Good analogues of the Lada Priora ball joint.

Diagnostics of the ball joint condition

Signs that you need to diagnose a ball joint malfunction are:

• the intersection of small holes and bumps is accompanied by distinct extraneous sounds from the front suspension;
• decrease in vehicle controllability when entering a turn;
• turning the steering wheel becomes more difficult and is accompanied by a creaking or grinding sound;
• it feels like the wheels are blurring on the asphalt, which is why the car doesn’t hold the road well;
• driving over uneven road surfaces is accompanied by poor vehicle stability;
• on the tires it is clearly noticeable that the rubber is being “eaten up”;
• cornering at speeds over 30 km/h is accompanied by a knocking sound coming from the wheel arches.

One way to monitor the condition of the ball joint is as follows:

• Jack up the front of the Priora.
• Hold the wheel firmly with your hands at the top and bottom points.
• Shake the wheel rim. If play is noticeable, the ball joint most likely needs to be replaced. It should be borne in mind that the cause of play can also be stabilizer struts or steering ends.

Checking the condition of the ball joint by shaking the wheel

Another control method can be used if there is an inspection hole, overpass or lift. It is necessary to gain access to the bottom of the Priora. Using a pry bar or other metal rod, you need to check the play in the ball. To do this, insert the assembly between the support and the lever, and then shake it. If the ball is faulty, an easily noticeable play will be observed, which indicates the need to replace it.

During diagnosis, it is important to visually inspect the condition of the anther. The performance of the ball directly depends on the lubrication. If there are cracks, tears or other mechanical damage to the cuff, moisture and abrasive debris get under it. If an unsatisfactory condition of the boot is detected, replacement of the support is mandatory.

If it is impossible to determine the malfunction of the ball or if you have doubts about its failure, it is recommended to contact a service station, where technicians using special equipment will check the condition of the support. For example, diagnostics on a vibration stand allows you to find a defective unit with 99% confidence.

What are ball joints needed for?

On Samara and VAZ-2110 cars, the ball joint of the lever is designed to ensure that the shock absorber strut rotates when the steering wheel is turned. In this case, the wheels rotate around their axis. The element is attached:

1. To the lower suspension arm using two bolts.
2. To the steering knuckle of the hub using a nut on the pin.

The movable connection ensures a smooth ride, ease of turning the steering wheel, and ease of driving. But all this is possible only on the condition that a high-quality element is used, free of internal defects, made of durable and wear-resistant materials. You need to buy only the best VAZ-2110 ball joints.

Required tools and materials for replacement

To replace ball joints on a Priora with your own hands, you will need the tools from the list below.

Table - Tools and materials required to replace the ball joint.

A set of tools needed to replace the ball joint

Replacing a ball joint on a Lada Priora

Replacing the ball joint on a Lada Priora car with your own hands is carried out according to the step-by-step algorithm presented below.

• Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.
• Place wheel chocks under the rear wheels.
• Jack up the vehicle on the side from which repair work is planned.
• Remove the wheel.

Jacked Priora with a removed wheel

• Loosen the two ball joint mounting bolts.

Location of fasteners

• Unscrew the ball stud nut.

Unscrewing the ball pin nut

• Press the support out of the lever. This operation can be performed without a puller, but having one will greatly simplify the procedure.

Pressing the ball out of the lever using a puller

• Unscrew the two support mounting bolts.
• Using a pry bar, remove the ball.

Dismantling process

Removed old ball

• Install the new support into the seat. It is recommended to fill the boot with grease first.

Installation of a new ball joint

• Reassemble everything in the reverse order of removal.
• Checking the toe and camber angles on a stand is not a mandatory procedure when replacing ball joints, but experienced car owners still recommend checking them.

Screw pullers.

The force in these types of pullers is created by screwing the bolt into their body: the tool body is put on the eye of the ball joint, the bolt rests on the pin and, when screwed, presses it out of its seat.

These types of pullers are quite compact, therefore they are considered universal, that is, suitable for any car, although such mechanisms are most popular among VAZ owners.

Let's look at how to make a ball joint remover with your own hands using examples of screw options.

Option No. 1 – screw expansion.

Let us explain how it works using the example of pressing out the upper ball joint of the “seven”.

If it is necessary to dismantle the lower ball, all actions are performed in the same way, only with the puller turned upside down.

Option No. 2 – screw L-shaped.

Option No. 3 - a screw puller of ball joints made from a corner.

Next, weld this entire structure to the corner perpendicular to the cut so that the nut hole is directly opposite the cut.

Additional recommendations for replacing the ball joint

When purchasing original ball joints, it is extremely important to control the amount of lubricant in them. Many car owners complain that the boot is completely empty. The quantity and quality of lubricant directly affects the service life of the unit and its performance characteristics.

Completely dry original ball joint

Filling the boot with lubricant

If an insufficient amount of lubricant or its absence is detected, it is necessary to fill the boot completely. Special means for CV joints are optimally suited for these purposes. In extreme cases, you can use Litol 24 or graphite lubricants. If there is a small amount of substance under the cuff, it is recommended to dispose of it first to prevent mixing.

Wedge type puller.

The simplest in its design, however, it also copes well with the task assigned to it. To make it you will need:

This is the kind of bracket you should end up with.

Then it's a matter of technique:

IMPORTANT!

When using this type of puller, there is always a risk of damage to the boot, so this tool can only be used in the event of a planned replacement of tips or supports. If the repair of the steering mechanism or suspension does not require such a replacement, it is better to abandon the “wedge” type puller.