How to determine wear
To make sure that the tips need to be replaced, you should check their wear. One of the easiest ways is to check for play by hand. We turn the wheel out, press the upper part of the tip with the palm of our hand, and press it, while pressing the hinge from below with a finger. If there is any play, it means the tip is faulty and needs to be replaced.
Faulty steering ends will make themselves felt when the car drives over uneven surfaces. When driving through potholes or uneven surfaces, the steering wheel will feel squeaking. Also, when driving on a flat road, you should slightly turn the steering wheel left and right. If the tips are faulty, play will be felt.
If during a visual inspection you find a torn tip boot, you can safely replace it with a new one.
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In fact, the entry should have been called “Replacing ball joints and steering ends,” but... it didn’t come true... I bought spare parts (ball joints and steering ends) back in the summer and got tired of carrying them around in the trunk, so I went to turn the nuts.
So, I took the tips from Lemforder because I was very pleased with the quality of their production, for those who will order the catalog numbers left - 35041 01, right - 35042 01 I bought them in Exist, the price at the time of purchase was about 550 rubles.
I took the ball joints from LADA, why? I just went to the store for something and bought a bunch of them... I should have gotten them from Existence, but oh well.
Which tie rods to choose
When choosing spare parts, you should decide whether to install factory or analog parts. Often, parts installed from the factory last much longer than those we install as replacements. However, sometimes even original parts last less than expected.
- Left steering tip 11180-3414057-00 (VAZINTERSERVIS /OAT/) price from 450 rub.
- Right steering wheel end 11180-3414056-00 (VAZINTERSERVIS /OAT/) price from 450 rub.
Good quality and very popular tips from TRACK
- Left tip TR70-107 price from 400 rub.
- Right handpiece TR70-108 price from 400 rub.
If it is not possible to purchase original factory tips, you can choose analogues:
- HOFER HF 812002 price from 700 RUR set of 2 pieces
- BELMAG BM1118-3414056/57 price from 800 RUR set
You can also immediately purchase tips from the company TRACK TRST-110 in a set of 2 pieces, price from 850 rubles per set
Vulnerabilities in the Lada Kalina steering system
The weak links in the steering system are the ball joints. According to the service manual, replacement of steering tips on Kalina should be done when the odometer reaches 80 thousand km. However, practice proves that on average they travel up to 40 thousand km, although exceptions do occur.
The service life of the part that serves as an intermediary between the rod and the strut directly depends on driving style and the condition of the road surface as a whole. Indirect factors are:
- operating conditions (dust, sand, salt quickly damage rubbing surfaces);
- unit assembly culture;
- quality and accuracy of manufactured components;
- durability of passive protection (reliability of boot).
A high level of organization of the sequence of repair operations consists of:
- cleaning mating surfaces;
- use of high-quality lubricant for friction joints;
- monitoring the tightening force of bolted joints.
Replacement instructions
We put the car on a jack and unscrew the wheel. If you wish, you can put the car on 2 jacks at once and remove both wheels. But I prefer to change the tips one by one.
To make it easier to unscrew the tip fastening nut, pre-treat it with any penetrating lubricant. for example WD40 and let it “acidify” for a few minutes.
We turn the wheel out to make it easier to unscrew the tip.
Now, using a 17mm wrench, unscrew the nut securing the tip to the rod.
Next, straighten and pull out the cotter pin, then use a 19mm wrench to unscrew the nut securing the steering tip to the rack.
Now, using a puller, we pull the tip out of the groove of the stand; if there is no puller, we simply knock it out.
In order to avoid wheel alignment after replacing the tips, you can count the number of turns that you make when unscrewing the tip.
So, unscrew the old tip, clockwise! If the adjusting sleeve starts to unscrew, hold it with a wrench.
We install the new tip, counting the turns, and reassemble in the reverse order, not forgetting to insert the cotter pin.
Replacing tie rod ends for Lada Kalina photos, videos, prices
Replacing tie rod ends on the Lada Kalina is quite easy. This does not require special tools or devices. As practice shows, the service life of these parts ranges from 30 to 50 thousand km.
Video on replacing steering tips on PP (front-wheel drive) VAZ cars:
Video materials will tell you how to replace steering ends on Kalina, give recommendations and advice on the process
The process of replacing tie rod ends
Worn tie rod end
Before proceeding with the replacement, we will consider the main reasons for the failure of tie rod ends on the Lada Kalina:
- Wear. The most common reason that affects the frequency of replacement.
- Driving style and manner also influence the process of wear and failure. The less the car falls into holes and receives intense impacts, the longer the elements will last.
- Timely maintenance. The filling of the anthers with lubricant affects the durability of the elements.
These are the main reasons why tie rod ends can fail. Now, you can proceed directly to the replacement process:
A set of necessary tools for replacing the tip
- Raise the car on a jack.
Jack up and remove the wheel
- We turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction from the place where we will make the replacement.
- Using a 17mm wrench, unscrew the nut securing the tip to the rod.
Unscrew the fastening of the tip to the steering rodPull out the cotter pin from the nut securing the tip to the stand.
Remove the cotter pin from the steering end mount
Remove the nut securing the tip to the stand
Using a pry bar, pry up the rod and press hard so that the tip comes out of the construction site.
Use a crowbar to lift the rod and tap it with a hammer to release it.
Unscrew the tip clockwise.
Behind the clock hand, as shown in the photo, unscrew the tip from the mount
We carry out the assembly in the reverse order.
Installed new tie rod end
So, the tip has been replaced, and we carry out the same operations on the back side of the car. After replacing the elements, it is imperative to carry out a wheel alignment.
Selection of spare parts
Before choosing a Kalina tie rod end, you need to find out the catalog number. To do this, we turn to the reference catalog provided by the manufacturer. So, let's look at what parts are recommended to be installed on the Lada Kalina.
Original steering tips for Kalina (art. no.)
The original article number of the tie rod end is 11180-3414057-00. The average cost is 800 rubles. An original part produced by AvtoVAZ, which replaces a worn one and does not require alteration of the fasteners.
Original steering end manufactured by AvtoVAZ
Analogs
In addition to the original part, there may also be installed analogs that have the appropriate quality certificates, and as experience shows, they are recommended by most car owners.
Steering end manufactured by Fenox
Fenox SP31130C3 600 Lemforder 35041 02 600 Pilenga TS-P 1157 600 Packing of tie rod ends Track
Steering end Track close up
Recommendations
Many car enthusiasts and experts recommend installing sports tie rod ends on the Lada Kalina.
Such parts will withstand heavy loads, and the service life is 50,000-70,000 km. The only manufacturer that makes sports tips is .
Replacing tie rod ends on a Lada Kalina is quite easy and does not require special knowledge and skills. Every car enthusiast can carry out this operation independently in his garage. It is worth choosing the parts themselves especially carefully, since the automotive spare parts market is saturated with fakes. So, it is worth checking for holograms and a quality certificate in the packaging.
Disassembling the steering rack and repairing it when jammed
If it is difficult to remove, you can use a mallet to lightly hit the rack body. The side plugs and boot are removed after cutting off the plastic fasteners. For preventative purposes, it is recommended to replace the boot with a new one in any case. The shaft is removed from the rack housing by hitting the body with a mallet.
New lubricant is applied both inside and outside the housing. Litol is used for this purpose.
Particular attention should be paid to lubricating the gearing areas. All rack parts are inspected and, if necessary, replaced with new ones from the repair kit.
If the steering wheel is jammed, it must be removed. This operation for Lada Kalina is carried out as follows.
The steering wheel nut is loosened (but not completely unscrewed). When the steering wheel swings from side to side, it is tightened until it stops against the nut. Then you should align the car's wheels and ensure that the steering wheel is straight. The pin is removed and inserted into the switch block below the steering wheel.
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