Replacing the ball joint of a VAZ 2110, 2111, 2112 with your own hands

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The desire of every driver is to be able to get from one point to another without any problems. But such a wish does not always come true.

One of the most annoying problems that can occur on the road is the suspension. When something is broken in it, the car begins to behave badly and does not obey the steering wheel. Each suspension system mechanism brings its own surprises and troubles. Today we’ll talk about ball joints, their choice, as well as how to replace this element yourself.

Let's say right away that a ball is a reliable, durable and at the same time structurally simple element, which is used when it is necessary to fix a part rotating in a vertical plane.

Checking the condition of ball joints

There are several ways to check ball joints, and we will look at all of them, because there are only three of them.

1. We hang the car on a jack, having previously placed the wheel chock under the diagonally opposite rear wheel, and it is better to put the car on the handbrake. We take the wheel with our hands in its upper and lower parts. We are actively swaying and trying to catch the play. There may be a catch here, since the wheel bearings can cause horizontal play in the front wheel. Just in case, let's check the bearing. To do this, shake the wheel in a vertical plane. If there is no obvious play, then the support is still to blame.
2. A more effective way to check the condition of the ball joint is to check it visually. To do this, you need to either have an inspection hole or raise your ten on a lift. Using a pry bar or pry bar of adequate size, you need to pry the steering knuckle in the place where it is connected to the lever by means of a ball joint. Thoughtfully leaning with a spatula on the lower arm, and prying the steering knuckle with the toe of the spatula, we try to calculate the play in the ball joint. If it is there, you won't need to make a big effort to see it.
3. The third method of checking the condition of the ball joint is suitable if we are selecting a replacement support, and it must be in our hands. If you hold the support in a vice and try to move the support pin without using tools, just with your bare hands, then a good support will not give way. The finger will not move. If the support is already tired, then the finger will rotate in it quite freely. We write off such support on the shore, since they are not restored in a civilized way.

Summary

It is not difficult to independently check the condition of the ball joint even if there is no overpass or lift. Timely diagnostics will allow you to avoid major troubles associated with malfunctioning ball joints in time.

Checking the upper ball

If there is play in the upper hinge on the support, then during the described check it will be clearly felt. You may also hear clicks or squeaks coming from the ball joint. However, often such a check is only suitable in case of significant wear; at the initial stage, such an algorithm may not produce results.

Therefore, it is better to use a jack to check. The algorithm will be the same, but the difference will be that you need to swing not only the upper part of the wheel, but also the lower and side ones. Specifically, you can grab the top of the wheel with one hand and the bottom with the other. Next, swing the wheel in a vertical plane. A similar check can be performed by grasping the left side of the wheel with one hand and the right side with the other. In this case, the wheel must be rocked in a horizontal plane. If there is play and “unhealthy” creaking sounds, then it is necessary to replace the support with a new one. These simple steps will help you check the ball joints without removing them and without a lift.

Description

This element is located in the front part of the car's suspension, on the front arms.

Ball joint location

In addition to the fact that during vertical movements of the wheels, the ball joints must ensure their fixed position in the horizontal plane, the support pin must have a certain degree of freedom to rotate in the bowl bushing and at the same time could move at a slight angle to the sides.

Finger movement directions

Symptoms of a problem

While operating the vehicle, it is necessary to periodically “listen” to the operation of its suspension.

It is especially worth paying attention to the following symptoms of support failure:

• The steering wheel began to rotate a little tighter or an extraneous sound (creaking) appeared when turning;
• At low speeds, when overcoming minor obstacles (tram tracks, paving stones), a knock is heard in the front of the car;
• Slight runout of the front wheels when moving straight;
• Uneven tread wear, with the side of the tire wearing out more.

Reasons for failure

The root causes of failure are impacts and friction. Factors leading to a sad result:

1. Driving through seemingly small obstacles at “indecent” speeds (tram rails, potholes);
2. Lack of lubrication. The lubricant simply dries out or freezes, losing its properties;
3. Destruction of the support boots and, as a result, water and dirt getting into the gap between the pin and the plastic liner.

Signs of breakdown

If the ball joint is very worn, the car itself will let you know about it.

You just need to pay attention to the characteristic symptoms

1. When hitting bumps, a distinct thud begins to be heard. It can only come from the front of the left or right side of the car if the problem is in the ball joint.
2. When the ball joints wear out, the force applied to the steering wheel for turning increases noticeably. At the same time, the ball begins to creak.
3. Moving on a flat road, the car begins to behave unstably, it is pulled in one direction or another.
4. When the ball joints on one of the wheels wear out, it is positioned incorrectly and has a certain tilt to the side. This can be easily seen by comparing the position of both wheels. If you often drive your VAZ 2109, you will notice how one wheel wears out faster than the other.

If signs of wear are detected, it is recommended to check their actual current condition and then replace it.

How to replace a ball joint on a VAZ 2110-VAZ 2112?

Removal: 1) There is really nothing complicated about this, the main thing is that there is a desire, in general, to remove it, first hang the desired wheel and then remove it from the car, if you do not know how to remove the wheel correctly, then in this case, read our detailed article on its replacement, it is called: “Correct replacement of a wheel on most VAZ cars.”

2) Then climb under the bottom of the car and there completely unscrew the central nut securing the lever to the ball joint (Indicated by a blue arrow), then loosen the two side bolts slightly, which are indicated by red arrows (Unfortunately, one bolt is not visible, but you will immediately find it when you replace the support on your car) and a little later you will have to completely unscrew these bolts, so remember their location.

3) Now install a special puller (Indicated by a red arrow) in exactly the same way as shown in the figure below, or install it in the same way as it is written in your instructions for it, then screwing the lower nut of the puller, make sure that the ball joint pin is pressed out of the lever and so that the ball joint can be easily removed from the car, by the way, as soon as the pin is pressed out, completely unscrew those same two side bolts and then completely remove the support from the car.

Note! If you don’t have such a puller, then in principle you can do without it, but only for this you will need a hammer and a crowbar, in general, insert a crowbar between the lever and between the CV joint as shown in the two photographs below (In the small and large photos, by the way, a crowbar indicated by green arrows), and one more thing, screw the lower nut back into place (Just a little) if you are removing the ball joint in this way (It is indicated by a red arrow in the small photo), then use the crowbar as a lever and press it , wait until the ball joint pin is pressed out of the lever and only then remove it, but there is one more But! During this operation, hit the place indicated by the blue arrow with a hammer until the ball pin comes out of engagement with the lever and until the lever itself rests on the nut, which is indicated by the red arrow in the small photo; as soon as the lever rests on the nut, unscrew it and then completely remove the support by unscrewing in addition those same two side bolts securing the ball joint to the steering knuckle!

Installation: Everything is installed in its place in the reverse order of removal, but without any pullers. By the way, when installing a new ball joint, be sure to lubricate it inside; to do this, apply grease like ShRB-4, or Litol-24, to the ball end of the pin (see photo 1) and then place it in the inside of the boot itself.

Additional video clip: So that you can clearly understand how the ball joint is removed, carefully watch the video just below in which all this is shown in detail, but only in that video the removal of the support occurs with the lever removed, while the lever itself will be present and therefore not much wonder why in the video the car is missing one part, but you have it.

Timely replacement of ball joints on a VAZ 2110 is the key and guarantee of high-quality operation of the front suspension of the “ten”, the safety and compliance of tires with the established service life.

The ball joint is a suspension assembly that connects the hub and control arm on a drive-type wheelset. The task of this part is to transmit turning movement in the vertical plane to the hub while maintaining the horizontal position of the car.

The failure and subsequent replacement of a VAZ 2110 ball is considered a simple repair, but given the vulnerability of this part to road conditions, especially in Russia, such a suspension unit requires close attention.

Why is a ball joint needed?

If you don't know what the suspension of a front-wheel drive car looks like, then look carefully at the picture. It shows that the base is a strut with a shock absorber. From above, the shock absorber rod is connected to the body; the rotation of the strut is ensured by the upper support bearing. The ball joint of the VAZ-2110 car is located at the bottom, at the place where the strut and hub are attached. With the help of these moving elements, the movement of the rack around its vertical axis is ensured. Consequently, this allows the hub and the wheel mounted on it to rotate.

What is a ball joint? The base is a clip made of metal. It is hollow inside and has a perfectly flat surface. This part is attached to the hub using two bolts. There is a finger inside the clip. Its shape is conical at the top and sphere at the bottom for mounting in a holder. Between the pin and the clip is durable plastic that ensures smooth rotation without jamming. The pin is installed in the hub hole and secured with a nut.

And now the choice itself!

Theoretically, we already know how to choose a support, now let’s pay attention to brands and listen to reviews. Let’s make a reservation right away: we consider only original products, no fakes, and we already know how to identify them - fakes are turned on machines, without heat treatment, and by default they do not have stamps, logos or signs of compliance with quality standards

Supports Track

Ball joints Track with silicone protective cover.

They came into demand because of their reliability and durability for one simple reason - the domestic company Trek produces and develops only ball suspension and steering elements. There are several series on sale, one of which, Champion, was developed for fans of extreme driving on roads of not the best quality, that is, ours.

According to reviews, the Trek covers up to 60,000 km, and sometimes more.

Ball joints BelMag

The BelMag ball joint of the “Original” series is covered by a warranty of 40,000 km.

Some of the highest quality supports on the market. The company has developed several series for operation in different conditions:

• Original - inexpensive, characteristics fully correspond to the ratings of the original;
• Comfort is a more expensive series, but also more durable, since the surface of the ball pin is processed using patented technology, surfactants and anti-friction additives are added to the lubricant, and the body is coated with a special anti-corrosion layer;
• Favorite - reinforced forged durable body, wafer casing, pressure spring, casing made of special rubber with an extended operating temperature range (from -50 to +50°C);

Cedar supports

Ball joint Cedar.

Due to the technology of rolling the pin into the body, the highest accuracy of matching of the sphere of the pin and the body is achieved, which affects durability. The pin sphere is processed using special technology, and the boot is made of rubber material using ERDM technology, which contributes to a high degree of elasticity.

Conclusion

In addition to these supports, on the shelves you can find products BZAK and Fenox, which have a similar all-metal rolled body. There are also imported ball joints for the VAZ-2110 from Lemfoerder, HOLA, Delphi, Moog, Sachs, NK. All of them are more expensive than domestic ones, but the quality is in no way worse. Choose the supports correctly, successful and smooth roads for everyone!

Replacing the ball joint

Now let's look at how to replace a ball joint correctly with your own hands.

Advice! Don't forget to set the parking brake and install wheel chocks.

• On a VAZ 2110, replacing the ball joint begins with raising the car. This is done using a jack and stand.
• Then, using a balloon tool, unscrew the wheel mounting bolts and remove it.
• Take a metal brush and clean the area around the ball joint to make it easier to unscrew.
• Spray the ball pin with HP spray to make the nut easier to unscrew.
• Take a 19mm socket and a long wrench. Unscrew the ball pin nut completely.
• Now we need a ball joint remover. Place the connection between the suspension arm and the ball joint into the puller and unscrew the rod until the pin comes out of the arm.

Replacement of ball VAZ 2110

Advice! Tap the suspension arm with a hammer periodically - the vibration will help remove the pin.

• If you can’t get such a puller, you can remove the ball joint using a hammer and a pry bar.
• The pry bar must be placed between the lever and the steering knuckle, rest against the fist and press on the lever to create pressure.
• At this time, it is necessary to apply clear and strong blows to the suspension arm with a hammer until the finger pops out.
• Next, using a pry bar, in the same position, you need to bend the lever and move the ball pin away.
• Using a 17mm socket, unscrew the two bolts securing the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
• Remove the ball.

Ready!

https://youtube.com/watch?v=RNvEEiKFluI

Preparing a new ball

You can just install a new ball joint, but it would be better to apply some tips:

• Lubrication. Clamp the new ball joint into the planks.
• Remove the nut and boot.
• Place a wrench (a small tube of suitable diameter) onto the ball joint pin.
• Take Litol or other lubricant and fill the ball joint housing with it.
• In this case, you should make rotational movements with the finger of the ball joint so that the lubricant is better distributed in the housing.

• Lubricate the ball-to-knuckle bolts.
• Drive the threads on the bolts with at least nuts.

Remember! Do not lubricate the ball pin, because it will rotate when you try to tighten the nut directly on the car.

• First of all, clean the seat for the ball joint on the steering knuckle.
• Screw the ball back to the knuckle using a 17mm socket.
• Using a pry bar, bend the suspension arm and place the finger of the ball joint into the hole in the arm.
• Tighten the ball joint pin nut.

Attention! If the finger scrolls, then it is necessary to create a load. This is done with the same mount, only the pressure needs to be created in the opposite direction

Then put the car wheel back in place.

It doesn't matter on which side of the car you change the ball joint - it's done the same way. In the same way as the replacement of ball VAZ 2110 is done, it is done on other models of this family. Apply these tips from the article, look at the process in the photo and this will make your repair as fast and high-quality as possible!

Let's summarize

To independently replace the supports on the right and left, you will need no more than an hour of time, and the price of replacing a ball at a service station is from 700 to 1200 rubles.

I also purchased a ball puller for 400 rubles.

I didn’t like the puller, it’s not convenient, the hole is too small, you’ll be stuck in it. On the new ball joint, I removed the boot and filled it with lithol.

I removed the old ball joint in five minutes. For some reason, it pressed out without a characteristic click.

The old ball joint turned out to be in order, no play, except that the finger moved too easily.

I thought it would be possible to change the ball joint quickly and without problems, but it turned out as always. When trying to pull the new ball joint onto the steering knuckle, the drive was pulled out of a grenade. As it turned out, it was very difficult to push the drive back in alone. The easiest way would be to remove the grenade from the hub; to do this, unscrew the hub nut.

But this creature was stuck tightly, even with the help of a meter-long pipe I couldn’t get it off, I just broke the knob.

I had to take “help from a friend.” With two people, you can push the drive in without removing the grenade; one presses the lower lever, and the second pushes the drive into the grenade. Getting into the hole is difficult but possible. As a result, the two of us pushed the drive into place in about ten minutes, and in one minute, I stuffed the grenade with new lubricant.

The ball was put in place in just a couple of minutes.

Conclusions: As it turned out, the cause of the knock was not the ball, but the engine protection. Note to yourself, for the future, never try to change balls and grenades alone. Together, this is done much easier and faster.

Price: 700 ₽ Mileage: 183,000 km

Home page » replacing a VAZ 2110 ball joint without a puller 05/12/2018 VAZ 2110 The front suspension of McPherson-type front-wheel drive VAZ cars does not cause as much trouble as in traditional 2101-2107. The design of the linkage front suspension of the Zhiguli is more vulnerable to the lack of road surface due to its design features. But even on front-wheel drive cars it is necessary to monitor the condition of the suspension components, since they are not endless. First, it goes to the ball joints.

Ball joint, device and principle of operation

Ball joint location

When driving, the driving wheels of a vehicle perform two functions. The first is to ensure the vehicle moves along the road. The second is that they allow you to perform maneuvers, that is, turn left or right. To ensure driving and maneuvering, a number of requirements are imposed on the position of the wheels relative to the road: the wheels must be securely fastened, easily controlled by the steering wheel, stand straight and roll backwards or forwards

Compliance with these conditions is ensured by the suspension, where the ball joint occupies an important place

Finger movement directions

The design of the ball joint is quite simple. This includes the following structural elements:

• A metal rod or “finger” with a ball-shaped tip on one side and a thread on the other.
• The boot is an elastic rubber element that makes the rod work airtight.
• A pressure washer securing the polymer liner.
• A polymer liner, which, as a rule, consists of two parts - the upper (stop) and the lower (cup).
• A cylindrical body made of metal, with a wide hole on one side and a narrow hole on the other.
• Rolling the washer clamp is the bottom of the ball joint.

Ball joints are marked in red

Practical advice

When purchasing a new product, it is necessary to test the technical condition of the purchase, namely the rigidity of the finger stroke and the presence of a protective cover included with the product. However, the video for replacing ball “tens” allows you to see all this. If a cover is not available, it should be purchased separately, as well as technical grease.

More than half of the boot should not be filled with lubricant, otherwise it will put pressure on the walls of the boot, which can lead to defects and damage to the integrity of the rubber body.

To increase the service life of the ball joint, careful monitoring of the tightness of the protective cover of the product is required; if it is damaged, it is recommended to immediately replace the cover with a new product without defects.

Every driver wants his journey from point A to point B to be as comfortable and safe as possible. This is also helped by the car’s suspension, which helps the driver take turns, smoothes out bumps on the road and performs many other functions.

However, any mechanism can become unusable. And today we will analyze such a malfunction as the breakdown of ball joints on a VAZ 2110.

In general, a ball joint is used when there is a need to secure a part that can rotate in a vertical plane. A ball joint is a very simple and reliable mechanism, but, like everything else, it sometimes fails.

How to diagnose a ball joint

This can be done in two ways - listening and feeling. Let's look at each separately.

Aurally:

• This method does not require any additional equipment.
• Place the car on a level surface and in as quiet a place as possible so that sounds can be heard better.
• Place your foot on top of either front wheel.
• Rock the car from side to side.
• If, when rocking, the car makes dull metal impacts on one side, then there is a possibility that the ball joint on the side of the emanating sound has become unusable.

Advice! Of course, the words “there is a possibility” only indicate a possible malfunction. To diagnose an exact breakdown, it is best to use the second method.

To the touch:

• First, the car should be raised so that the front wheel can rotate freely.
• First, lift it with a jack, then support something and lower the car onto this object.
• You can substitute bricks, a wooden block or other thing at hand.
• Rock the wheel from top to bottom.
• Again, when rocking, dull sounds should be produced.
• To be sure, you need to place your hand (two fingers) at the junction of the lever and the ball joint.
• With your fingers you will feel the knock that the ball joint pin creates.

Advice! If there is even a slight knock in the ball joint, it is better to replace it. Never delay car repairs - in the end, even your life may depend on it.

Do the same operation with the second wheel. If any problems are found, make appropriate repairs.

Dynamic diagnostics:

• In this case, it is necessary to listen to extraneous sounds directly while the car is moving.
• The malfunction of the ball joint will be especially audible when the wheel hits the slightest hole on the road.
• A knock will be heard from the side of the faulty ball joint.
• In this way, you can determine whether the VAZ 2112 ball joints need to be replaced or not.
• But this method also does not fully guarantee that it is the ball joint that has failed!

Ball joint design 2110

The service life of the suspension of front-wheel drive cars, as in the photo, depends on operating conditions

True, in the VAZ 2110 and other front-wheel drive models the unit no longer has such strategic importance as on the classics, where a loose support could lead to complete destruction of the suspension, and fives and kopecks lying teeth on the asphalt with the wheels turned out were constant attributes of bad roads. You still need to be able to bring the suspension to this state. In both front-wheel drive and classic models, the task of the support is simple - to provide an articulated rotary connection between the knuckle and the upper or lower arm, and the design of the unit has remained virtually unchanged, except for the landing planes.

A ball joint is a cone-shaped pin with a ball or mushroom-shaped end that can rotate and change angle through the range of operation of the suspension. The ball is placed in a plastic liner and pressed on both sides with a metal case with a top and bottom cover. At one time they produced supports with a collapsible body, but later this idea was abandoned. There were too many factors influencing the wear of the support - here was the quality of assembly during repairs, the quality of the liners, and the quality of lubrication. And the unit had quite a strong influence on traffic safety, and besides, it was more profitable to sell the entire support than to just replace the pins and bushings. Therefore, collapsible supports are practically never found. They are all welded, assembled at the factory, and lubricated there with lubricant, which, however, must be added immediately when installing a new part.

Video on replacing a ball joint on VAZ family cars

The quality of the support depends not only on the design. It just doesn't differ in variety. The support can be of only two types - with a metal-ceramic bearing, they are used as lower supports, and a filler one. The latter are installed on the upper arms of the front suspension and work only on compression, so there is little demand for them. And the main load falls on the lower supports with a metal-ceramic plain bearing. Visually, they differ in the shape of the hole for the finger and the shape of the boot, which protects the sliding bearing from dirt and moisture.

4 BelMag

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Ball "BelMag" belong to the budget category, which determines their great popularity in the Russian market. In addition, the quality of the products cannot but rejoice: ordinary ball joints will serve their owner for about 50,000 km, and a reinforced part (for the VAZ 2121 Niva) - 20 thousand more. In total, five different series are produced, designed for use in VAZ and GAZ cars. All products come with anti-friction lubricant, which is enough for the entire service life.

The owners are satisfied with their choice, and in the reviews they note such strengths of the balls as:

• No need to lubricate the support;
• Good safety margin and service life;
• More than affordable price;
• Anti-counterfeit protection.

Replacement Tools

To make repairs you will need:

1. Head and collar.
2. Liquid WD-40 or similar. It will help unscrew the mounting bolts.
3. A puller for removing the ball joint itself.
4. ShRB-4 lubricant. It will be needed to lubricate the seats. Since you only need a little of it, you don’t have to buy a whole package.
5. Hammer.

Removal process (exact algorithm) on a VAZ-2112

Subsequence:

1. Initially, you need to hang the wheel on the side where the ball is worn. Then it will need to be removed from the car.
2. Then you need to unscrew the central nut that secures the support to the rack. To do this you need to crawl under the car.
3. Next, you will need to unscrew two more bolts that secure the lever to the hub. Initially, you don’t need to completely unscrew them, you just need to let them go. Then they will be removed completely.
4. Then, using a puller, the ball is pressed out. After pressing out the pin, you need to unscrew the two bolts that were previously released.
5. After this, the support is completely removed from the car.

In the event that a puller is not at hand, you can use a regular crowbar.

It will need to be inserted between the CV joint and the lever. In this case, the crowbar should be used as a lever. You need to press on it until the finger comes out of its seat.

Also, during this procedure, you can lightly hit the place where the finger sits with a hammer. This must be done sensitively so as not to damage the hub.

Installing a new ball joint

Next, the ball is replaced with a new one and assembly is performed. There is no need for a puller here.

To install the pin in place, it must be placed in the socket and pressed with the central bolt until the pin fits into place. To facilitate the landing procedure, you can use lubricant. You also need to lubricate the inside of the ball joint first.

Change the ball joint on time!

When this spare part fails, severe wear of the tires begins, the car stops holding the road, the wheel can fall on its side, making it difficult to drive the car.

If you do not replace a worn-out spare part in time, it will negatively affect the entire operation of the chassis, and will also cause other components to fail.

When to change the oil in a Lada Granta box (basic information and factory regulations)

According to the regulations, the oil in the gearbox of Lada cars needs to be changed once every 5 years or every 75 thousand km. And level control and topping up are done more often - every 15 thousand or once a year.

Owners of cars from “old” years of production are very lucky: they have a probe for control in the design of the box. It is screwed into the filling hole (see drawing).

With the transition to a new family of components, the design of the crankcase also changed. The volume of liquid became 2.2 instead of 3.3 liters. But we have the “old” version, and we need to focus on the number “3.3”.

By the way, the filling volume is 3.2 liters. The following oil will be filled from the factory:

• The first months of production: LUKOIL TM-4 (viscosity may vary) or ROSNEFT KINETIC 80W85. All this is semi-synthetic class GL-4;
• Since July 2012: TATNEFT TRANSLUX TM-4-12, 75W85 (GL-4).

The last of the three materials has a service interval of 150,000 km.

Malfunctions

The ball is not particularly friendly with dirt, so getting it on the part can lead to unpleasant consequences. To protect against contamination, the design of the element includes a boot, with the help of which dirt and sand practically do not penetrate inside.

Actually, it is the boot that is the weakest point of the ball joint, due to which it is often necessary to completely replace it. This is all due to the poor quality of the material from which the boot is made and the harsh operating conditions. As a result, the boot cracks, bursts, dirt gets inside, and the support fails.

Worn element

Verification methods

To determine that the ball joint is the culprit for your car’s slightly “inappropriate” behavior on the road, you need to check this point.

To do this, there are three main verification methods, each of which has its own characteristics.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=B6zdKgkjvvk

Why is replacement required?

Operating a vehicle with a faulty ball joint can not only reduce ride comfort, but also seriously affect the safety of the driver, his passengers and other road users.

Initially, a faulty ball joint only makes unpleasant knocking noises, but at any moment you can simply lose the wheel. You understand what consequences this can lead to if you drive at high speed.

If you find signs of a suspension malfunction, immediately go to a service station or look for the cause and fix it yourself.

Spare part selection

So, to start replacing the ball joint on your VAZ 2110, you will first need to purchase a new part. This is not difficult to do, since the current range is very diverse and wide.

Although it is this diversity that often becomes the reason for difficult choices. Among so many options, you need to settle on just one. But your task is to find the highest quality and reliable spare part that can serve for more than one season.

In this regard, we invite you to familiarize yourself with the principles for choosing a high-quality ball in our table.

Which of the options on the market is better is up to you to decide. But be sure to focus on the selection criteria presented above.

And now the choice itself!

Theoretically, we already know how to choose a support, now let’s pay attention to brands and listen to reviews. Let’s make a reservation right away: we consider only original products, no fakes, and we already know how to identify them - fakes are turned on machines, without heat treatment, and by default they do not have stamps, logos or signs of compliance with quality standards

Supports Track

Ball joints Track with silicone protective cover.

Some of the most popular on the market.

They came into demand because of their reliability and durability for one simple reason - the domestic company Trek produces and develops only ball suspension and steering elements. There are several series on sale, one of which, Champion, was developed for fans of extreme driving on roads of not the best quality, that is, ours.

According to reviews, the Trek covers up to 60,000 km, and sometimes more.

Ball joints BelMag

The BelMag ball joint of the “Original” series is covered by a warranty of 40,000 km.

Some of the highest quality supports on the market. The company has developed several series for operation in different conditions:

• Original - inexpensive, characteristics fully correspond to the ratings of the original;
• Comfort is a more expensive series, but also more durable, since the surface of the ball pin is processed using patented technology, surfactants and anti-friction additives are added to the lubricant, and the body is coated with a special anti-corrosion layer;
• Favorite - reinforced forged durable body, wafer casing, pressure spring, casing made of special rubber with an extended operating temperature range (from -50 to +50°C);

All supports from this manufacturer do not require additional lubrication.

Cedar supports

Ball joint Cedar.

Balls of a special design with an all-metal rolled body.

Due to the technology of rolling the pin into the body, the highest accuracy of matching of the sphere of the pin and the body is achieved, which affects durability. The pin sphere is processed using special technology, and the boot is made of rubber material using ERDM technology, which contributes to a high degree of elasticity.

Conclusion

In addition to these supports, on the shelves you can find products BZAK and Fenox, which have a similar all-metal rolled body. There are also imported ball joints for the VAZ-2110 from Lemfoerder, HOLA, Delphi, Moog, Sachs, NK. All of them are more expensive than domestic ones, but the quality is in no way worse. Choose the supports correctly, successful and smooth roads for everyone!