The VAZ-2109, 2114 rocker is a simple mechanism with which gears are changed. The driver, applying force in one direction or another, acts through the rocker on the gearbox. This switches on the required speed. Very rarely, the mechanism breaks down and requires partial or complete replacement. Most often the cardan shaft fails. Changing it won't be difficult. But if the rocker itself is broken, you can think about a little tuning - make a short-stroke one. This will require less effort to engage the desired gear.
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Varieties of backstage
Despite the different design models, only two types can be distinguished:
- Long-stroke (standard, previously installed on cars of model 2109 and similar).
- Short-wheel drive (installed on Kalina cars).
Structurally they are very similar, only different in size. The advantage of short-throw ones is that with their help, gears are engaged easier and faster.
True, many myths have formed around the gear shift: some claim that the dynamic characteristics of the car are significantly improved. This is all wrong; there is no connection between the dynamics of the car and the view of the backstage. But still, the short-stroke one has advantages over the standard one.
Purpose and features of the gearbox
The gearbox is designed to change the speed and direction of movement (forward, backward).
In addition, using the gearshift knob, you can turn off the power unit and stop the car.
In this case, the main task of the unit is to transmit rotational movements from the crankshaft to the chassis (wheels) of the vehicle.
In the simplest gearbox there are only three gears for moving forward and one speed for moving in the opposite direction.
To engage minimum gear, a small gear on the main (drive) shaft engages with a large sprocket on the driven shaft.
By means of the gearbox lever, moving gears with sliders are switched and, accordingly, the speed is switched.
In this case, one of the main elements of the gearbox is the rocker. Its task is to prevent simultaneous movement of the sliders and accidental movement of two gears at the same time.
The performance of the gearbox largely depends on the correct setting and integrity of this unit. Also, do not forget to read the article changing gearbox oil.
Why change the backstage
There are situations when it is necessary to intervene in the gear shift mechanism due to the failure of a component. But there are cases when an extreme measure is required - replacing the VAZ-2109, 2114 rocker.
In these cases, replacement is required:
- An oil leak appeared due to damage to the oil seal. Only the oil seal can be replaced.
- Complete failure of the scenes.
- You have realized the advantages of a short-stroke design and you have the funds for this kind of tuning.
Symptoms of gear shift mechanism failure:
- Increased gearshift lever play. Please note that this behavior may also be caused by a loose cardan. Sometimes the bolt securing it gets screwed out, so to reduce the backlash it is enough to tighten it, and first apply a drop of thread locker.
- Difficult to shift into gear. Sometimes extraneous sounds are heard.
- Gear shifting is not possible.
- Inconsistency between the position of the lever and the selected speed. For example, the back one disappears, and the first one is in its place.
If a slight play appears, it is advisable to carry out diagnostics and identify the breakdown of the unit. Make repairs immediately, otherwise one or more speeds will disappear at the most inopportune moment.
Let's sum it up
Vibration after “Kalinovsky tuning” is inevitable, and all artisanal methods are ineffective. As for replacing vibration-damping elements, a repair kit will help, which is initially better to buy for the slide. If its installation does not help, then it’s worth purchasing new pillows. Another option is to install an additional locking spring directly on the lever. The solution is good if the problem is not a broken spring in the gearbox, otherwise the time to buy a new gearbox is just a matter of your luck.
Published June 18, 2017
Owners of domestic car brands experience problems with the lever when changing gears. If the box handle “does not obey,” then most likely we are talking about a broken linkage. It is best to take the car to a car service center, but you can fix the part yourself. Below we will tell you what adjusting the VAZ 2114 rocker is and how to do it, and also describes the types of rockers and the process of replacing the oil seal and cardan.
How to replace the oil seal
If you detect an oil leak from the gearbox, carefully inspect the crankcase. The leak will reveal itself. Lubricant usually leaks out through the CV joint seals and rocker panels.
In the latter case, to replace you will need to perform a number of actions:
- Purchase a new gearbox seal for VAZ-2109, 2114. Its price is about 100 -200 rubles.
- Drain the oil completely from the gearbox by unscrewing the plug from the bottom using the key “17”. If necessary, you can replace the lubricant later. It is recommended to pull out the upper dipstick to facilitate oil drainage.
- Disconnect the cardan from the rocker arm.
- Remove the boot, use a 10mm wrench to unscrew the bolt securing it to the gearbox rod.
- Using an awl or a thin screwdriver, remove the old oil seal. Inspect it for damage.
- Install the new oil seal using a pipe or large washer to press in.
After replacement, install the boot. Assess the condition of the cardan: if it has too much play, it will need replacement. After carrying out all the work, be sure to check that the speeds are turned on correctly.
Price issue
If you decide to replace the rocker seal at the same time as installing the rocker itself, this can be considered absolutely the right thing to do. Additionally, replacing the driveshaft will not cost much, but the efficiency of such a comprehensive repair will be much higher.
Short walker
Actions on your own, you only have to purchase the necessary parts and ordinary consumables. If you contact a car service, the minimum cost of the service will be 800-1000 rubles. That is, the savings are obvious.
The curtain itself costs about 400 rubles. From here it becomes clear why we did not advise buying a repair kit, but rather completely replacing the part. There will be no savings as such, but the difference as a result of the repair will be significant.
How to replace the universal joint
In most cases, it is not the rocker itself that fails, but the cardan. Due to its displacement, even a small one, a failure occurs in the gear shift mechanism.
Standard VAZ-2109,2114 scenes are rarely installed during repairs; similar parts from Lada Kalina are used. The replacement looks like this:
- Using two keys set to “13”, unscrew the clamp securing the cardan to the rod.
- Using a screwdriver, pull the boot towards the box housing. If desired, you can remove it completely, and if it has cuts or other damage, replace it with a new one.
- Unscrew the fixing bolt with a “10” key.
- Knock down the cardan with a hammer, strike carefully so as not to damage anything.
- The Kalinovsky universal joint is much more durable and reliable, so install it instead of the standard one.
- Reassemble the entire structure in reverse order. But do not rush to tighten the bolt on the clamp - adjustment is necessary.
Installation of CC and cardan from Lada Kalina
The best solution would be to buy parts from Kalina, but some drivers prefer to take KK from a VAZ 2114, that is, a “native” part. In addition to the standard set of tools, you will also need a grinder. Replacement is carried out as follows:
- Inside the car, it is necessary to remove the platform, which blocks access to the transmission and gearbox parts. The platform is held in place by 5 bolts;
- From the bottom of the car, loosen the clamp that presses the cardan and the rocker;
Backstage adjustment
There is nothing complicated in the procedure; you can do it yourself, but you will have to run from the pit to the salon.
Yes, it is advisable to do this work in a pit or overpass. You need to act approximately according to this principle:
- Loosen the nut on the clamp.
- Set the gearshift lever to the reverse gear position.
- Set the box rod to the reverse speed position. This is difficult to achieve, so adjustments will have to be made.
- Check how the gears shift. If the rear one is too far to the left, loosen the clamp and turn the cardan counterclockwise. If the fifth speed (including reverse) has gone too far to the right, then the cardan rotates clockwise.
By adjusting the position of the gearshift rocker, you will notice that when the lever is installed in the middle, neutral speed will be engaged. When turning on the fifth gear, the lever should not catch the passenger seat, and when moving in reverse, the driver's seat should not interfere with the movement of the lever.
In conclusion
Now you know how to replace the short-stroke linkage and understand that it is within your power. The main thing is to be patient and the convenience of a short gearbox will appear in your car.
Published April 11, 2018
Many owners of the “fourteenth” are familiar with the situation when the gearshift knob begins to rattle, resonating with the operation of the engine. This phenomenon is especially noticeable at the latter’s rotation speed in the range of 2000-2500 rpm. Actually, this is a problem not only with the VAZ 2114 gearshift knob, but also with other similar models with a similar gearshift lever design.
In such a situation, replacing the VAZ 2114 gearbox knob is not necessary, and the problem can be fixed on your own, which will not require a lot of time and money.
Content
Short-throw slides for “nine”
Such designs were developed exclusively for sports models, but are widely used in production ones.
Advantages of the VAZ-2109, 2114 short-stroke rocker over the standard one:
- Easier gear shifting.
- The backlash of the gearshift lever is reduced, especially when using a cardan from Kalina.
Disadvantages:
- You need to either buy it or make it yourself.
- It takes a lot of force to change gears. Despite the smaller stroke, this type of backstage is more suitable for people who are not only strong in spirit.
But you don’t have to buy a rocker for a VAZ-2109, 2114 in stores; you can make a short-stroke from a regular one with little welding skills.
To do this, cut the old rocker in two places and weld pieces of a metal plate to lengthen the arms. The main thing is for the new drawstring to fit into place, so first carefully study the drawing, which shows the locations of the cuts.
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Sports
We noted that for the VAZ 2114 you can install a sports short-throw rocker . Outwardly they are quite similar, but the difference in work is felt immediately. On a sports unit, gears shift faster and smoother. It's all about the design of the backstage itself. Unfortunately, it is precisely because of this that the process of independent replacement becomes almost impossible.
Sports model
If you decide to install a short-throw rocker on your VAZ 2114, contact trusted car services, or even better, a studio that specializes in tuning. Such events are classified as technical improvement, which is why no one understands this better than tuning specialists. Even official AvtoVAZ car services.
Why is Kalinovsky a national hero of Belarus?
There is an objective and subjective answer to this question.
First things first. Kalinovsky fought for the freedom and independence of his country. He sought to solve the agrarian question, which means he was concerned about the interests of not only a narrow elite, but also broad sections of the population.
But the main thing is that in order to achieve these goals, he was not afraid to sacrifice his life.
Kalinowski again led the uprising on July 31, 1863, when it had already begun to decline. Kastus could have easily not returned to power, but easily emigrated and lived abroad for many years. He had the same opportunity in the fall of 1863, when active hostilities ended on the territory of Belarus. But he decided to continue the fight and planned performances the following year, 1864. When Kastus was executed, he was only 26 years old.
Of course, one cannot do without subjectivity. After all, in order for a person to become a legend, a certain myth must develop around him. Kalinovsky’s extremely short life, his love story (in “Leaves of the West Shybenitsy” he wrote to both the people and the girl he loved), and his romantic appearance helped give birth to this myth.
Kalinovsky became extremely popular in the BSSR back in the 1920s, during the Belarusianization policy. Although he was more likely perceived as a symbol of popular anger towards the Poles-oppressors than as a fighter against the tsarist regime. During the Great Patriotic War, Kalinovsky became a symbol of the fight against the occupiers. After the war, the emphasis was on his social policy, criticism of serfdom and landowners. Be that as it may, the image of Kastus increasingly entered the consciousness of Belarusians. Moreover, it is precisely as a national hero who is preparing an uprising that he ended up on the pages of fiction (for example, in the famous novel by Vladimir Korotkevich “Kalasy fell by your fire”).
But there is another reason. Belarus did not immediately begin to be called Belarus. Many of our famous compatriots (from Kosciuszko to Mickiewicz) called themselves Litvins and belonged to several cultures at the same time.
Causes of gearbox failure
The complex mechanism constantly works under load and under extreme conditions. Constant vibration, rising temperatures, dust and dirt. If one or more speeds fail to turn on, you should check:
- cable tension and integrity;
- fastening the scenes;
- wear on the clutch disc;
- petals on a basket;
- bearing integrity;
- plug condition.
Clutch
When the clutch discs wear out, the pedal moves up and its position becomes higher than the others. In this case, when turned on, a crunching sound may be heard and the lever does not move, as if it is resting against an obstacle. You should not force the assembly, as this can lead to more serious damage - the gears will fly.
You can check by removing the rubber plug. The destroyed disc leaves fibers that look like tangled strands of hair. If such a phenomenon occurs, then a new clutch disc should be installed.
Due to constant loads, the cable stretches and must be periodically adjusted and tightened. In this case, the VAZ 21093 does not engage the first and second gears, and the rear may also fail. To fix the breakdown, you need to drive into the pit and tighten the cable. If it is worn out, replace it immediately. You can do this yourself.
A similar breakdown can also manifest itself in the failure of the gears to engage while the engine is running. Sliding along the splines is limited and fixation does not occur.
Basket
The reason for difficult shifting of individual gears, especially if there is a crackling sound that gradually fades during movement, may be the destruction of the spacer ring in the basket
Notice that there are drops of oil on the outside. Then remove the basket and check the O-ring and disc blades
Pay attention when purchasing new parts, because on some models the disk is missing and then you have to install pins and secure it yourself.
