Replacing silent blocks on a VAZ 2114 with your own hands

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Silent blocks are responsible for ensuring high-quality, reliable and safe operation of the car suspension. They influence the behavior of the car when driving and the efficiency of controllability.

Today, replacing silent blocks on a VAZ 2114 can easily be done with your own hands. To do this, you will have to arm yourself with a manual for operating and repairing the car, our advice, as well as a set of necessary tools.

Tools and materials

Tools you will need:

Spanners (take a full set at once);
Socket wrenches;
Vise;
Chisel;
Hammer;
Puller;
Silent blocks.

There are several important nuances:

It is strongly not recommended to take silent blocks from repair kits intended for models 2108-2112. You will simply waste your money because they are not suitable for the fourteenth VAZ model.

The easiest way to purchase a puller is at auto parts stores. But you can ask your friends for it.

You can make a device for pressing in a new silent block yourself. To do this you will need a 170mm M12 bolt, a bushing, a washer and a high nut. But if you have the opportunity to use a full-fledged, real tool, do just that.

Replacing the silent blocks of the rear beam of a VAZ 2109, VAZ 21099 with your own hands

We will show you visual photo and video instructions on how you can replace the silent blocks of the rear beam on VAZ 2109, VAZ 21099, VAZ 2108 cars with your own hands

We tear off the bolts on the rear wheels. During work, the handbrake cable will interfere with us, so we remove it from the cordon in advance. Remove the pressure regulator rod:

We have the fastening bolts installed incorrectly in this place, it should be installed with the head facing outward, unscrew it:

It is worth noting that all this work on unscrewing the bolts is carried out on a standing machine; if it is raised, the bolts will be under load and will not be easy to unscrew.

All these actions are performed on both sides. We jack up the car a little and remove the loosened bolts. Using both hands, we lower the beam on each side:

Let's try to replace the silent blocks on site without removing the wheels (although be sure to tear off the bolts on them every time, as problems can arise with stuck bushings). We press the beam on top with a board, knock out the old silent block:

If a hammer doesn’t work, you can use a clamp-puller, but as a rule, a hammer helps. There is another method with a mount, when we squeeze out the old silent block onto a fracture:

We clean the seats a little from rust with a coarse file:

We lubricate the eyelet and the silent block itself with soap so that it fits better. We bait it first with our hands, and then using a special device:

On the second side we will show it for those who do not have such a device. We also lubricate it, then bait it with our hands, and then simply hammer it in with a mallet or a large hammer from the side:

As a rule, 3 medium hits are enough. We lower the car from the jacks and tighten the silent blocks under load:

Next, we reassemble in the reverse order.

Front arm

Replace the silent blocks on the front suspension arm of a VAZ 2114 with your own hands. To do this, try to strictly adhere to the instructions we offer.

Place the car on the inspection hole.
Remove the engine protection, if equipped.
Unscrew the bolt nuts from the front arms.
Using a 17 key, remove the fasteners of the front stabilizer strut, which secures it with the lever.
Knock out the bolt.
Loosen the wheel bolts, jack up the car and remove the wheels.
Use a 24mm wrench to remove the brace nut. To avoid having to exert enormous force, first clean the fastener with a wire brush and treat it with WD40. This should help completely unscrew this nut.
Then remove the two ball joint bolts from the steering knuckle to remove the arm.
Problems often arise with this nut. It is rarely possible to remove it easily. A good way out of the situation is to remove the lever with a crab and a stretcher. To do this, slightly loosen the extension nut near the crab and remove the three bolts securing the crab and the body. Now remove the entire assembly and, in a more comfortable position, begin to unscrew the problematic nut. The most extreme method is heating or using a chisel.
You managed to remove the lever. First of all, replace the silent block of the extension. Dismantling the old element is carried out using the most ordinary chisel. Be sure to clean the lugs and take a new suitable silent block.
It's up to the vice. The silent blocks are pressed one by one into your lever. It is usually not possible to seat the element completely, so the lever should be placed on a flat floor or a sturdy table. The silent block must be installed using a hammer. A few accurate and fairly strong blows should be enough.
Using the method without using a vice is very risky. Such measures are resorted to either by self-confident specialists or by those who do not mind experimenting with their car.
Now we change it on the front lever. The first priority is to get rid of the old silent block. If it was completely broken, you just need to remove the bushing and remove the remaining rubber elements of the silent block from the eyes.
If this method is not relevant, the silent tape will have to be pressed out. You already have a puller.
The new element is pre-treated with water diluted with any soap, dish gel or simple liquid soap.
Use the press-in tool to place the new part in its rightful place.
The fastening bolts should be tightened gradually. The silent block can be twisted at the same time, so try to hold it with a screwdriver.
Alas, the process of replacing silent blocks on the front lever is much more complicated than in the case of a stretcher.

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You can begin installing new front suspension silent blocks. You need to treat the seat with soapy water and press it into the hole with a screwdriver (if you lubricate the hole with undiluted liquid soap, the resistance will also decrease). When everything is ready, you can start replacing the front suspension silent blocks with new ones.

After the silent block enters 50%, remove the tube and press everything to the end. There is no need to rush so that the part is not installed crookedly. You can add soap to make the process easier.

Check the protrusions of the silent block on all sides (should look like in the photo).

Replace the silent block of the "daisy" lever. The old ones need to be cut down with a chisel, and new ones installed in this place. Using a vice, press them into the mounting hole. Finish with a hammer and a pointer.

Rear suspension

Sometimes it is also necessary to replace the silent blocks on the rear suspension of a VAZ 2114 car. They are not as susceptible to wear as in the case of the front control arms, but the fact remains.

The sequence of your work in this situation will be as follows:

If there is no lift, slightly loosen the bolts on the wheels, install a jack, raise the car and completely remove the wheel.
It is advisable to place some supports under the beam. Both simple bricks and a second jack will do. It all depends on what you have at your disposal.
Now you need to remove the bolts that are attached to the shock absorber and the car body.
Proceed carefully to avoid damaging the threads.
The bolts are knocked out, the beam moves down or slightly back. This will allow you to get to the desired silent blocks.
They are dismantled with a puller.
New suspension elements are installed in a similar way to the silent blocks of the front control arms. To help them sit in their nests better, use a soapy solution.
Reassemble the entire disassembled structure in reverse order.
During the disassembly and assembly process, pay attention to the remaining components to which you gain full or partial access.
As practice shows, performing certain repairs allows you to study the condition of related components, assemblies and parts of the car, identify emerging problems in a timely manner and eliminate these breakdowns or what may lead to this.

Changing silent blocks on a VAZ 2114 is far from the most difficult type of car repair. Therefore, many car owners cope with this task with some ease with their own hands.

How to renew?

The main factor influencing clutch life is driving style. To save the disk, you need to avoid high loads. Do not start driving at high speeds (with slipping) and do not overload the vehicle itself. The last factor also applies to those who like to drive with a trailer. Remember that every kilogram from the trailer loads the gearbox and clutch components. Do not tow vehicles that exceed your curb weight. These factors directly affect the life of the clutch disc. Using a careful driving style, you can increase the capabilities of this element to 150 thousand kilometers or more. In sports driving mode and other loads, even the highest quality VAZ 2110 clutch, the price of which is quite high, will not last even 40 thousand kilometers.

In order for the transmission system to operate without breakdowns, it is necessary to monitor the serviceability of all its components. One of these elements is the clutch fork. It is important to be able to perform repairs yourself. The article describes the function of the clutch fork and how to change it on a VAZ 2110.

What configurations are recommended to buy to replace daisies?

When the VAZ 2114 is factory equipped, a product is installed that is entered into the company catalog under the number 108-290-40-46. Speaking about the quality of the standard kit, I want to wish for the best, but this product is native to the silent block seat, therefore it has a number of advantages. If you purchase a new set in a salon, you should expect an amount of 500 rubles.

Silent block VAZ 2114

In addition to silent blocks or daisies, you will also need to purchase all the necessary fasteners, as well as washers to adjust the product in its seat.

Right choice

The choice is made after diagnosing the malfunction or during a planned replacement. It is necessary to understand what role the part plays in the suspension. Its task is to dampen vibrations that inevitably arise due to unevenness on the road.

Vibrations during movement are transmitted to the suspension springs, where they are partially damped by shock absorbers. The vibration then spreads to the frame through the connecting nodes. It is partially damped by silent blocks due to the presence of a soft base between the bushings. Therefore, the quality of the base must be of a high level.

Advantages of polyurethane:

The service life is increased by 5 times. This allows replacements to be made after long mileage intervals and the suspension to be loaded more aggressively.
Increased thermal stability. Polyurethane tolerates temperature changes well. The material works just as well in cold weather as at high temperatures.
Thanks to the dense structure of the material, vehicle handling is improved.

When purchasing a part, it is better to consult a specialist in the store. The fact is that vibration isolators are difficult to distinguish from each other in appearance - they are almost similar. But their outer diameter is sometimes slightly different, which will cause installation difficulties.

A few more tips

It will also be useful for owners of cars of this model to know how to replace the silent blocks of the rear beam on a VAZ 2114. These rear suspension parts are more durable, but also need to be replaced after a certain period. It is best to position the car above the inspection hole, this will make it most convenient to perform the replacement. To perform the replacement, the beam must be moved down and slightly back.

To do this, they also lift the car with a jack, place it on a stand and dismantle the beam. It needs to be supported with a stand or a second jack. Worn silent blocks are removed and new ones are installed using a puller, but in some cases, the intervention of “brute” force and other auxiliary tools may be necessary. The installation of new VAZ 2114 parts is preceded by cleaning the eyes from rust and oxides, as well as treating them together with the hinge with soapy water.

POLYURETHANE OR RUBBER BUSHING BLOCKS, WHICH IS BETTER?

If the car has rubber bushings and silent blocks in the suspension, which can be replaced with polyurethane parts, then you will only improve the characteristics of the suspension and its operation. Polyurethane silent blocks will last at least 5 times longer than rubber parts.

Polyurethane silent blocks improve the car's behavior on the road, reducing unwanted deformations in the suspension and eliminating the “squeezing” effect typical of rubber parts. This means that the suspension always operates in the mode intended by the designers.

If you want to improve handling, polyurethane silent blocks are what you need. If you calmly move from one point to another, then choose ordinary silent blocks.