Tolyatti "tens" were equipped with engine mounts of good quality. The average service life before repair could be 100-150 thousand km. Today, these cars have several times more mileage and some still have their original bearings. The main thing is that the importance of the functionality of damper parts is underestimated by car owners. As a result, replacing the VAZ 2110 engine mounts has been shelved. Some drivers don't realize that in addition to discomfort from vibration, damage to the transmission can be caused. And this will entail more serious expenses for repairs.
On a note! It is possible to replace the airbags with your own hands on a VAZ 2110 (engines with 16 and 8 valves) in 6 hours. The repair schemes are almost completely identical. The only difference is the number of parts. V-1.6 engines have 4 supports, instead of 3 on the simpler V-1.5 engine.
What is needed for repairs
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First, you need to determine which support on the VAZ 2110 engine should be changed (if you do not want to change all the damper mounts at once). To do this, you need to do an independent inspection of these parts. Sometimes, the power plant seems to be tilted horizontally on one side or tilted along the central axis of the car. This is the first sign to replace the damper mounts.
| Locksmith kit | Rolling jack |
| A couple of short boards | Angle grinder (grinder) |
Two cushions (side) secure the engine to the left and right side members in the engine compartment. And one (rear) fixes the motor to the bottom. Therefore, it is necessary to lift the machine on a lift or install it on a viewing hole. The wear is immediately visible. The rubber has tears and core failure. Depending on the result of visual diagnostics, you should purchase the required number of parts for installation.
You will need a tool. In most cases, a standard locksmith set consisting of open-end and box-end wrenches with heads will be sufficient. In addition, to replace engine mounts on a VAZ 2110 you will need a rolling jack and a pair of short boards. It is advisable to have electricity and a cutting machine with a disc, since you may have to cut off the mounting bolts.
Helpful information! A couple of hours before repairs, it is strongly recommended to apply universal lubricant “Liquid Key” to the threaded connections. Damper supports are changed very rarely, therefore, unscrewing them without prior preparation is quite difficult.
Design features
If you have a “ten” with an 8-valve engine, then the design provides two side and one rear support;
On a 16 valve engine there are two side mounts, one lower and one upper.
It is important to note that 8 valve engines on the 10 have a rear engine mount, while on the 16 valve there is none. But such motors can boast of having additional supports.
Regardless of the design, the replacement procedure is performed using a similar method.
Malfunctions
In fact, it is quite easy to detect failed airbags, since engine vibrations will immediately increase.
If the power unit is working normally, but the body is shaking, vibration is felt on the steering rack, pedals, and dashboard, then there is no doubt that the engine mounts are worn out.
The vibration peak occurs when the engine starts and when it is turned off. If the rubber elements are completely worn out, then a knocking noise will begin to appear. It is caused by contact of engine elements with the supports.
To make sure the cushions are worn, turn on the engine, lift the hood, and visually inspect the supports and cushions. By placing your hand on the engine, you will tactilely feel an increase in vibrations compared to the normal behavior of the car.
There may be several reasons for problems.
| Causes | Peculiarities |
| Deformations | Deformation of elements can occur during the life of the pillows, under mechanical or temperature influences |
| Loss of elasticity | Rubber does not have a large margin of strength, so it ages over time. This effect increases when exposed to temperature changes. |
| Delamination and cracking | The pillow can literally fall apart and creep apart when exposed to chemically aggressive substances. |
Is replacement required?
If you find that the rear airbag or any other airbag has begun to wear out, you should under no circumstances delay repairs.
In addition to the discomfort of the driver and passengers when the car is moving, you risk delaying the breakdown until the moment when destructive processes begin in the operation of the gearbox and power unit.
When starting to repair engine mounts, you should think about whether it is worth changing the cushions separately, or replacing the mounts as a whole.
If the support is not damaged, it is not necessary to replace it. That is, in such situations it is enough to simply replace the pillow. A set of new pillows for a VAZ 2110 today costs about 1.3 thousand rubles. A set of supports will cost you 2.5 thousand rubles.
Doing the work yourself or contacting a service station is your choice. But you should know that you will be charged at least 300 rubles for replacing one pillow.
Replacing the left engine mount of a VAZ 2110
Place the car on a level and solid surface. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery. Remove the crankcase protection. We place a jack under the engine, and use a piece of board (as a spacer) to lift the engine. The power plant is suspended in this way and the supports do not experience any load.
Next, we perform the following steps:
- Unscrew the nut of the central stud (15 mm wrench);
- unscrew the two fixing bolts of the protective cover (13mm wrench);
- under the bracket, unscrew the 3 bolts that connect it to the spar (17 mm wrench);
- then, we take out the worn-out pillow;
- We replace the damper part with a new one and assemble the structure in the reverse order.
On a note! Spare parts from imported suspension manufacturers, such as: Lemferder, SWAG, RUVILLE, SKF, can provide high-quality and long-lasting performance. If they are not in the store, they can be delivered to order.
Purpose of additional support
Car enthusiasts install an additional engine mount, the price of which is acceptable for most drivers in our country. Russian automakers advertise the product as a product of the AvtoVAZ design bureau and position the product as a necessary component of the Tens engine mount. It is activated when the brake system is used and when the vehicle is quickly started.
Experts believe that the use of such an additional rod leads to an increase in the overhaul life of the front wheel drive complexes and the exhaust system, and also enhances the dynamic performance of the vehicle during acceleration. This additional support for the VAZ 2110 engine serves to limit the displacement of the engine in the longitudinal plane.
Replacing the right engine mount of a VAZ 2110
Place the jack under the box. We hang the engine and remove the load from the cushion. Completely disconnect the battery and remove it (this will be more convenient).
Next, we move in the following sequence:
- Unscrew the nut of the central stud (15 mm wrench);
- Unscrew two bolts (13 mm wrench);
- We take out the central pin (you will have to loosen the jack a little);
- We take out the support bracket and replace the pillow with a new one;
- We insert the new support into place and raise the engine;
- We tighten the damper assembly with the bolts in the reverse order.
On a note! The support mounting areas on the side members may be in poor condition (rust). In order to extend their “life,” you should cover the damaged area with Movil immediately before installing the bracket.
Functionality check
Before changing pillows, you should check the functionality of the old ones. It may happen that the cause of vibration and knocking is not in them.
You can learn about the influence of the crankshaft sensor on engine operation in this material: https://vazweb.ru/desyatka/dvigatel/datchik-kolenvala.html
- We put the VAZ 2110 on supports;
- We install a jack with a backing made of board or timber under the oil pan and jack up the engine until the cushions are freed from its weight;
- We check all the pillows, namely: • Are there any cracks on them; • How easy it is to separate them from the substrate (it is made of metal); • Are they still hard? • If no obvious deficiencies are found, and replacement is not yet necessary, check the play between the frame and the plates; • Lubricate the cushions with a protective compound, lower the motor, tighten the fasteners and nuts.
Replacing the rear engine mount of a VAZ 2110
If, when dismantling/installing the left and right supports, the work was carried out in the engine compartment, then to remove the rear damper you will have to crawl under the car. It’s good if there is an inspection hole in the garage, since the ground clearance of the “ten” is quite low and it’s very difficult to crawl up on your belly.
The replacement process looks like this:
- We install a jack under the box and hang the rear part of the engine;
- Unscrew the two support nuts from the body (17 mm wrench);
- Using 2 19 mm keys, unscrew the support mount from the gearbox;
- We remove the support from the seats and take it out from under the car;
- We take out the bolt and replace the damper with a new element (a vice may be needed);
- We return the knot to its place and tighten it;
- We lower the engine with a jack and install the crankcase protection.
After you have managed to change all the engine mounts on the VAZ 2110, the engine should take a level position. You should start the engine and carefully observe the vibration. It should be minimal. This means that the repair was carried out correctly.
The appearance of sound, play and creaking
Generally speaking, the appearance of sound in the wings indicates either wear or the initial low quality of the cushion, and both options are essentially equivalent, since there is only one way out - replacing the wing cushion of the VAZ 2110. Many VAZ cars, due to the structural features of the design, often have the support is, to put it mildly, not of high quality. This fact becomes obvious when the car is not driving on a level surface. The sound is so noticeable that it becomes noticeable even to the driver who is in relative sound isolation.
Note: If you hear a sound in your car that was not there before, you should visit a technical service department or your own garage as soon as possible to determine the cause of the defect. Since if the defect is not identified immediately, the economic costs will be many times higher. Because the best way to fight is prevention in the first place.
The insidiousness of knocks lies in their irradiation onto the body, and often they even reach directly into the cabin itself. In this case, the gearshift knob rattles so much that it is not very pleasant. Propagation of sound and ways to solve the problem is a separate technical chapter. This article is devoted to the rocker pad, which creates many unnecessary technical problems, including poor gear engagement.
Features of replacing engine mounts with a 16-valve engine
The main difference in the mounting of the 16-valve engine is the absence of a rear lower support. The engine is attached with a rear support from above to the number plate of the body. Another additional damper bracket is located at the bottom front. It connects the motor and the lower beam of the radiator (TV) frame. These parts are called “guitar”. After hanging the engine with a jack, they change simply.
Airbag malfunctions
You can tell that the airbags have become unusable by the amount of engine vibration. If it operates in normal mode, and the body begins to rattle, transmitting vibration to the steering rack, pedal block, and instrument panel, you can be sure that the reason for this is the wear of the pillows.
The greatest vibration is usually observed when the engine starts, as well as when it is turned off. When the rubber cushions are completely worn out, a knocking noise may appear caused by the contact of the engine elements and its supports.
