Replacing stabilizer bushings on Lada Vesta without cutting

You may know that many cars contain stabilizer bars (beams) in their design - either on the front axle or on both.

On Vesta, stabilizers (beams) of lateral stability are installed by the factory only at the front.

The stabilizer is designed to combat lateral rolls (for example, during a turn), preventing a possible rollover. With such a beam, the car has greater stability on the road, and you are less likely to lose reliable grip on the road. The stabilizer kit includes the following elements:

• Barbell
• Mounting bracket (clamp)
• Bushing (cushion)
• Rack
• Mounting bolt

The stabilizer bar for Vesta is made of spring steel, which is installed on the subframe using brackets and bushings. The rod is also attached to the front suspension shock absorbers with appropriate struts. During the lateral tilt of the machine, the stabilizer links move (one moves up, the other moves down), resulting in an even distribution of the load between the chassis parts.

In this case, the stabilizer bushings play a very important role - they allow the bar to twist around its axis during load, ensuring stabilization of the car’s position on the road.

The bushings are replaced if they are worn out. The results of wear can be:

• Extraneous sounds from the front suspension.
• Creaking occurs when driving on uneven roads or after driving through puddles.
• Reduced controllability in the speed range from 60 to 90 km/h.

The causes of wear are the aggressive action of the environment (road dirt, reagents) or poor manufacturing quality of the bushings.

We collect

After lubricating the surface of the stabilizer with soap or lubricant, the bushings are installed. They should fit tightly, without play. After making sure that everything is in order, we assemble the unit in the reverse order:

• We install the stabilizer in place.
• We install the brackets securing the bushings. We tighten the bolts securing them.
• We fix the ends of the struts to the stabilizer. We tighten them.
• Only after this do we tighten the bracket bolts with a force of 1.8–2.4 kgf. m. Do not overdo it, otherwise you will break the threads in the mounting holes!
• We install the protective cover of the steering mechanism.

Replacing the Lada Vesta stabilizer bushings is a simple job. If it is done correctly, the service life of the stabilizer bushings will increase several times. You can extend the life of important parts by carefully monitoring their cleanliness and promptly removing contamination. Both rubber and polyurethane elements are especially sensitive to the ingress of engine or transmission oil.

Let's sort it out

Dismantling operations should be performed in the following order:

• Place the car level on the inspection hole or lift it on a lift so that both front wheels are hanging. This is necessary in order to eliminate the occurrence of stress on the torsion bar. Only after this can you proceed to the next operations.
• Remove the protective cover of the steering mechanism, having previously unscrewed the bolts securing it. After this, access to the mounting points will be greatly simplified.
• Unscrew the lower bolts securing the stabilizer struts and release the struts from their mounting points. You can find videos and instructions where it is recommended to replace old parts with new ones by making a cross-section on them. In this case, the strength of the elements will decrease and they will not be able to perform their functions as expected. In order for the front stabilizer bushings of the Lada Vesta to serve for a long time, you will have to completely disassemble the unit.
• Unscrew the bolts securing the fixing brackets.
• Remove the stabilizer.

Dismantling the bushing Dismantling the bushing Dismantling the bushing Dismantling the bushing

Originals, analogues, article number, price of stabilizer struts for Lada Vesta

Technical data: length 275 x width 30 mm x diameter 10 mm.

Stand structure: tip, metal base, rubber boot, retaining ring. The nuts are supplied complete with the original stands.

To the surprise of most Lada Vesta car owners, the model can be equipped with stabilizer bars from RAV 4 (TOYOTA RAV4), article number 48820-42020. The diameter is identical, completely matches. The same cannot be said about the length of the rod - 285 mm. In fact, 10.0 mm longer than standard size. However, this does not prevent the front suspension from working properly.

Before purchasing spare parts, do not forget to check the catalog number against the data in the operating instructions. Manufacturer's warranty is 80,000 km.

Review of Manufacturer Prices

*prices are as of 03/03/2019.

Independent work

In this case, there are several ways:

1. Bushing lubrication;
2. Replacement with analogues.

Bushing lubrication

If you choose this option, everything is done exactly the same as when contacting a dealership. However, car owners choose the lubricant themselves. Some people buy regular mastic, others use foreign lubricants, for example, Japanese ones.

Owners buy different lubricants

Be that as it may, these are only temporary measures, since mastic and other lubricants are still quickly washed out. It may last a little longer, but that doesn't solve the problem.

Replacement with analogues

According to reviews from owners, most often either bushings from Chevrolet Niva or components from KIA are used.

Bushings from Chevrolet Niva

Elements from this model are suitable for Lada Vesta, which can be bought at almost any car store. In addition, they can be ordered online using the following article numbers:

— 2123-2906046;

— 2123-2906040.

Stabilizer bushings from Chevrolet Niva

The second type of product has larger dimensions, so it is used more often. The price of bushings from Chevrolet Niva is about 150 rubles per pair. However, there are also polyurethane products on sale, which are often painted in bright colors (yellow, red, etc.). The price of polyurethane products reaches 250 rubles per piece.

1. https://www.autopiter.ru/goods/21232906046/rossiya/id51385878
2. https://niva-lada4x4.ru/product_info.php?products_id=4152
3. https://tankomobile.ru/polyurethan-chevy-niva.html
4. https://www.nivashop.ru/catalog.html?idc=420&stype=4

However, Vest owners note that elements from the ChevyNiva also often creak, and it doesn’t make much difference what material they are made of - rubber or polyurethane.

Bushings from KIA

These are more expensive components, which can be purchased under article number KSBSOULF or 54813-2K100. The price for such products is significantly higher than for similar ones from ChevyNiva. Usually the cost varies between 400-650 rubles, but the price can reach 850 rubles per piece. Therefore, it is recommended to monitor offers from various suppliers before purchasing. In this case, you need to buy only original products. Purchasing a non-original one is fraught with the same creaking noise, which is extremely unpleasant, because bushings from a Korean manufacturer are not cheap.

Products from Kia

1. https://koreanaparts.ru/product/548132K100/730
2. https://www.autodoc.ru/part/hyundai-kia—647/548132k100/
3. https://www.autopiter.ru/goods/548132k100/hyundai-kia/id11105217
4. https://plentycar.ru/autopart/1981834

In addition, it is worth taking into account the configuration of parts from HYUNDAI-KIA, which differs significantly from that of the Lada Vesta. For this reason, along with the bushings, you need to buy brackets for them, which are sold under article number 54814-1G000. The price tag for them ranges from 300 to 500 rubles per piece.

Comparison of Russian and Korean elements

You can order brackets online at the following addresses:

1. https://koreanaparts.ru/product/548141G000/730
2. https://nomer52.ru/kronshtejn-vtulki-stabilizatora_hyundai_elantra-hd_548141g000_mobis_i126/
3. https://www.autodoc.ru/part/hyundai-kia—647/548141g000/
4. https://www.autopiter.ru/goods/548141g000/hyundai-kia/id11105233

Bracket for bushings from Kia

Let's sum it up

We made sure that replacing bushings with your own hands is not considered a complex job. If the entire list of manipulations is performed correctly, then the products are guaranteed to withstand the declared service life or even exceed its value if driven carefully.

When operating the Lada Vesta, it is important to periodically inspect the products and clean them of any dirt that has fallen on the rubber surface. Rubber and polyurethane bushings tend to be particularly sensitive to the effects of engine oil or transmission lubricant.

If there is a leakage factor in the units, then its elimination is guaranteed to protect the bushings from premature wear and destruction

It is also important to pay attention to the creaking

Installation

In general, the algorithm for replacing standard stabilizer bushings with an analogue one is simple and, by and large, the same for components from the Chevrolet Niva and for parts from KIA. The only difference is that, in the case of parts from KIA, you will have to install the purchased bracket.

As for the Chevy Niva, the bushings from it will need to be modified - it is necessary to make a slot on the side, and then grind the sides down to the same size as on Vesta.

The replacement process itself begins with installing the Lada Vesta on the overpass, after which you need to thoroughly clean the bolts that secure the stabilizer bar from dirt. Next, you need to arm yourself with a wrench and a Torx T40 bit, with which one bolt from the bracket is completely unscrewed (located further from the steering rack). The second bolt is also unscrewed, but not completely, but enough so that the mounting bracket can be moved to the side.

When the bolts are unscrewed, all that remains is to move the bracket and remove the bushing itself. A pre-prepared bushing is placed in its place, and the bolts are tightened. The second element changes similarly.

This method works provided that components from ChevyNiva are used. If you decide to install bushings from KIA, you will have to completely remove the brackets. In this case, simply unscrewing the bolts will not work, since the screw, which is located closer to the steering rack, rests on the clamp that secures the rack boot.

It can be seen that it will not be possible to unscrew both bolts

In this situation there are 4 options:

1. Turn the clamp itself;
2. Rotate the boot (together with the clamp, of course);
3. Remove the rack protection, then loosen its fastening bolts and slightly lift the rack up;
4. Remove the rail completely.

This will allow you to replace the bracket along with the bushing.

And also the bracket from it

As you can see, there are several options for getting rid of creaking Lada Vesta bushings, which differ strikingly in both the effort involved and the financial and time costs.

This form provides general recommendations for eliminating squeaks.

There is a problem on the Lada Vesta car: the stabilizer bushings (struts) make a squeaking noise. Needless to say, on modern cars, besides the Lada Vesta, even on expensive ones, the problem of rubber bands is noticeable. The Lada Vesta stabilizer bushings begin to creak well and the struts quickly make themselves known. Creaking, knocking, non-functioning stabilizer bars appear so often on the Lada Vesta car - that AvtoVAZ even answered the question: why Vesta creaks so early. The price for such stabilizer struts and bushings is not high, but the sensations are not pleasant. By the way, the dealer changes the bushings under warranty. What to replace with: as an analogue, stabilizer bars from Kia Rio and Avensis are suitable for Lada Vesta - but this is after warranty. Polyurethane stabilizer bushings have proven themselves better - you can install them. Replacing components with your own hands takes 14 steps, more on them later in the article. The maximum weight of the Lada Vesta is 1670 kg. The Vesta is equipped with MacPherson strut suspension, a suspension that has been tested over years of operation on different types of vehicles. There is an opinion that the car is simply too heavy; for such stabilizers, they should be more powerful. On the Lada Vesta suspension, the stabilizer bushings are simply not slightly modified to accommodate the weight of the car. To understand the problem, let’s understand the principle of operation of the stabilization system of modern cars. There is nothing complicated about this. Everything works on the principle of a lever, which was invented by Archimedes at the beginning of the last millennium, read the article and find out about it

Radiators (cooling, heating, air conditioning systems): Valeo brand, made in Russia

All three Vesta radiators from the French brand Valeo (a well-known component manufacturer) are distinguished by good workmanship, in no way inferior to their world analogues. During dismantling, it was difficult to suspect that the radiators were assembled in Tolyatti at Valeo’s own production site.

By the way, the competence of the employees of the hotline of the Russian representative office of Valeo (where we were transferred to answer questions) was called into question. They couldn’t say exactly what was being assembled at the Valeo site in Nizhny Novgorod, and when asked about production in Togliatti, we were told that there was no confidence that it was working at all, although the press service of AvtoVAZ firmly confirmed the opposite.

Which stabilizer struts are best to buy on Vesta

When choosing a replacement for the original, you must consider the length of the stand. It is measured between the centers of the ball pins and for a standard (not lowered or lifted) suspension it is 275 mm. The length must be strictly observed, since if the distance between the centers of the fingers does not match, the stabilizer will not work correctly. For example, by installing a strut just 10 mm longer, we will regularly hear the sound of the strut hitting the lever when driving over bumps. In addition, it will fail within a maximum of 15-20 thousand km.

If the suspension parameters have been changed, the ground clearance has been lowered or increased, the strut should be selected taking into account the changed ground clearance. It is highly not recommended to buy racks from little-known manufacturers, and judging by the reviews, users are not too fond of Belmag racks. Also, for the reasons mentioned above, you should not install racks from Toyota RAV4 with a length of 285 mm, neither the original Toyota ones (48820-42020), nor their analogues.

The article number of the original VAZ stub rack is 8450006750, the price is about $10-11. However, their quality is questioned by many owners. Based on public feedback, racks from the following manufacturers are most often purchased:

• STR CLMZ 19, tolerable quality, price within the original;
• full analogue of Renault 8200 669 065 ;
• SASIC 4005146 ;
• LEMFORDER 28334 01 ;
• SIDEM, article 19061, price about $15;
• Trek, part number SL70-198, $10 each;
• FEBI 12768;
• MONROE L15600.

It is very important to remember that it is highly recommended to replace the racks in pairs, while the nuts also necessarily require replacement, since they are not intended for reuse

↑ Operating principle of stabilizer bushings

The car suspension, which includes different elements, performs several functions simultaneously: providing comfortable driving conditions on any road, regardless of surface, while maintaining frame rigidity. Some of them perceive and absorb vertical loads, others – transverse ones. The anti-roll bar is designed to distribute forces on the wheel, especially when cornering, in order to eliminate roll.

In its normal state, an elastic piece of rubber either compresses or returns to its standard shape, compensating for unevenness and bends in the track. Loss of properties, excessive rigidity, and destruction of the material can lead to extraneous noise and improper operation of the bushings.

Front suspension device

First, let's look at the suspension design and the role of the anti-roll bar in it. The front suspension on the car is independent, with double-acting gas-filled struts complete with barrel springs. Here, for the first time for AVTOVAZ, a subframe appeared, on which the lower wishbones, two engine mounting points and the sensational anti-roll bar were located. It is the latter that we will talk about in this article.

Number six (6) is the anti-roll bar, the purpose of which is to eliminate roll when cornering. It is attached using a rubber-metal structure, which is the culprit of our creaking. When the stabilizer rotates, friction and creaking are generated inside the rubber bushing, which we hear. Below is a photo of the bushing that is installed at the factory.

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The stabilizer bushings creak (crunch). What to do?

One of the unpleasant features of the front suspension, elements of which were borrowed from Renault, was the creaking of the anti-roll bar bushings. It occurs for several reasons:

• Poor quality material used to make parts.
• Dirt caught on rubber elements.
• Poor tightening of bushings.
• Damage to the stabilizer itself.

The result is damage to important suspension components. The Lada Vesta stabilizer bushings have to be changed.

A creaking sound in the front suspension is the first sign of a design defect. This is typical for both a new car and one with a mileage of 100,000 km.

• The rubber bushings on the suspension elements are worn out and deformed. Metal surfaces begin to rub against each other.
• Poor quality gasket material.
• Failure to comply with the proportions of components during manufacturing increases the rigidity of the material. An unpleasant sound is produced upon contact with a metal surface.

There are two ways to eliminate the squeak:

• contacting a service station if the car is under factory warranty;
• Do-it-yourself repairs, regardless of whether there is a warranty.

In most service stations with a defect using a metal-rubber aerosol. In the best case, they use a Litol type lubricant with the addition of a graphite base.

This “potion” lasts for several thousand miles, after which the sound returns.

The most effective and efficient way is to install non-standard seals from other car brands. It is advisable that the elastic bands are made of polyurethane.

*price indicated as of 03/06/2019.

The problem exists and concerns almost all Lada Vesta owners (it does not affect only completely new cars, but this is not for long, and those who are in the tank and do not hear anything) - the creaking of the front stabilizer bushings.

The car has been produced for a year and a half, but for a year and a half they cannot solve this problem. We tried to solve it by lubricating the bushings, but it doesn’t last very long, sometimes literally just leaving the dealer. So, I decided to call the dealers to find out how things are currently going with solving this problem.

It is possible that the Lada Vesta stabilizer bushings would work longer if their creaking and crunching could be tolerated. The stabilizers of the new VAZ models were initially noisy in operation, so many owners of the new Lada Vesta, after several thousand miles, are thinking about how to replace the stabilizer bushings and what to replace them with so that there are no extraneous noises, crunches and squeaks when driving over uneven surfaces.

The creaking of stabilizer bushings is a painful problem for all Vestavods. While some are waiting for a solution from the factory and driving the same way, others are trying by hook or by crook to solve this problem on their own with the help of teammates, etc.

Loose wheel bolts

The situation when the fastening bolts of one or several wheels have become loose is typical not only for Lada Vesta, but occurs frequently. There can be many reasons - from inattention during tire fitting to an unsuccessful attempt to steal a wheel.

If a knocking sound occurs while driving, the first thing you need to do is stop the car and check the tightness of the wheel bolts, since a tire that falls off while turning can cause the car to roll over with unpredictable consequences. In this case, diagnostics is inseparable from troubleshooting.

After tightening the bolts or making sure that the reason for the knocking is not their tightening, you can continue driving. If the problem is not solved, you should not put off diagnosis for a long time. In order not to aggravate the situation when one malfunction causes another, it is strongly recommended to contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible for qualified diagnosis and elimination of the causes of knocking or other abnormal suspension noises performed on a car raised by a lift.

Independent repair of a car before the expiration of the warranty period may be classified by the dealer as a violation of contractual obligations by the consumer and become grounds for premature termination of warranty service.

Replacing stabilizer bushings on Lada Vesta - instructions with photos and videos

The stabilizer bushings of the Lada Vesta model often become a reason for dissatisfaction among owners after a relatively short period of time.

The tips in this material will help you deal with the problem.

Almost without exception, owners of Lada Vesta and Vesta SV Cross cars immediately after purchasing the car begin to notice a characteristic creaking of the suspension in the front part.

After searching for the sources of the squeak, it turns out that the culprit is the stabilizer bar rubber. Or rather, the material from which they are made is to blame.

Most likely, this is a design miscalculation or another attempt by AvtoVAZ to save money.

The condition of the anti-roll bar cushions is checked visually; there should be no bulging or cracking of the rubber. If you can’t get rid of squeaks by lubricating the bushings, try using other, higher-quality stabilizer pads, for example, polyurethane ones from Niva Chevrolet (article number: 17012680).

Attention! The stabilizer pads should be replaced only when the stabilizer is in a relaxed state (both front wheels are suspended or evenly loaded with the weight of the vehicle). The diagram shows the Vesta front suspension subframe assembly

The anti-roll bar is marked in red, the bushings or cushions are in green, and the white arrows indicate the location of the bolts that hold the bushings using brackets

The diagram shows the Vesta front suspension subframe assembly. The red arrows indicate the anti-roll bar, the green arrows indicate the bushings or cushions, and the white arrows indicate the location of the bolts that hold the bushings in place using brackets.

• Drive Vesta onto a pit or overpass;
• Clean the bolts securing the stabilizer bar from the bottom of the car;
• Completely unscrew one bolt securing the stabilizer bar mounting bracket. We unscrew the second fastening bolt, which is closer to the steering rack, as far as possible (Torx T40 wrench);
• Move the bracket to the side and remove the stabilizer bushing.
• Turn the anthers themselves together with the clamps;
• Turn the airbag mounting clamp in a circle;
• Remove the steering rack protection, then loosen the steering rack mounting bolts and lift it up. Or remove the steering rack completely.

The Lada Vesta model of the Volzhsky Automobile Plant, which recently appeared on the market, is not without some drawbacks. Some of them make themselves known in the early stages of operation. Even those that are not too critical should be eliminated without delay. One of the problems may be the stabilizer bushings of the Lada Vesta.

The first signal that a Lada Vesta requires replacement of the stabilizer bushings may be: extraneous sounds or creaks in the area of ​​the front suspension when driving on uneven roads, poor handling at speeds over 60 km/h. Even if these symptoms are not significantly expressed, it is worth visiting a service station as soon as possible, or purchasing everything you need and repairing the car yourself.

On the Lada Vesta, the lateral stability beams, unlike other models, are located only on the front axle. These elements prevent the car from lateral roll.

Replacing the front stabilizer bushings of a Lada Vesta with your own hands is not a very difficult task. A person even without special skills can cope with it. For this he will need:

Lift or inspection hole. You can't get by with a jack here. Unobstructed access to all parts of the structure should be ensured. A driver and a set of socket heads, among which there must be a 16-mm head. Sets of open-end and ring wrenches. TORX bits. Lubricant that does not destroy rubber and plastic.

It makes no sense to indicate the exact sizes of the keys, since the manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the design. You'll have to find your way around. You can assess the complexity of the upcoming task by watching videos posted online.

AvtoVAZ official opinion

To answer thousands of questions from car owners about stabilization problems, AvtoVAZ has the following opinion; These are design features of the model caused by the long working strokes of the struts when driving on uneven roads.

1. bushing lubrication;
2. installation of rubber-metal hinges, .

Point one is reminiscent of servicing the Volga GAZ-21. It recommended lubricating ten lubrication points under the car body, after rain and once a week. True, no one suggested doing interesting things like lubrication of bushings. The most unclear thing is how to smear them. Whether it is worth disassembling the stabilization unit or not is still unknown. Although old cars can still be found on the roads and nothing creaks or breaks for years.

Regarding the short operation of the stabilizer struts: They promise to bring them to normal condition. Now the problem is caused by the liner, which creates play inside the ball joint. Replacement of stabilization struts can be done free of charge at the dealer, it does not cause problems, they know about the problem with the stabilization unit and are ready to make repairs. But in this case, it’s much more profitable to learn how to change yourself. The reason for this is quite obvious. Replacing standard spare parts at a dealer does not imply the installation of spare parts or consumables from other brands of cars.

How to change the stabilizer struts yourself in 5 simple steps Replacing the stabilization struts on a Lada Vesta car comes down to a simple algorithm, but there is also preparatory work: It is necessary to hang the front wheels of the car. Firstly, this is required by safety measures. Secondly, it’s much more convenient to work this way. Let's get started:

1. The stabilizer link pin nuts are cleaned;
2. The nut is turned out from the top of the part, keeping the ball joint pin from turning;
3. The nut is turned out from the bottom using a similar tool;
4. The anti-roll bar is removed, the ball joint pin is removed from the front suspension strut and from the anti-roll bar;
5. To check the anti-roll bar link, you need to pull out the top pin of the ball joint, grab it firmly with your hand and swing it up and down. The presence of a knock indicates a faulty part. Installation of the node rack is performed in the reverse order. When starting a repair, you can watch the entire process in the video.

Something happened that many car enthusiasts in our country were waiting for - AvtoVAZ created a high-quality Lada Vesta car. To expect that he will be devoid of shortcomings is, if not stupid, then naive. But I wanted them to be insignificant and not disturb too often.

It’s been 3 years since the serial production of the car and it’s safe to say that the domestic auto industry has made a big step forward. The car turned out to be not only beautiful, comfortable and affordable, but also reliable.

Among the few shortcomings of the car are poor-quality stabilizer struts, which are not able to withstand the high load of driving on damaged roads. As a rule, this part fails first.

As AvtoVAZ representatives assured, the car’s suspension is reliable and can easily withstand the load of bad roads. But this turned out to be untrue, since many owners complain about the appearance of minor noise when driving on rough roads after 5-10 thousand kilometers.

In most cases, noises and knocks are associated with a malfunction of the stabilizer struts. If you contact an official dealership and have a warranty, the problem will be resolved quickly. But, as practice shows, many experienced car enthusiasts prefer to repair the suspension themselves.

Which stabilizer bushings are suitable?

As already noted, the original parts are not of high quality. A worthy replacement should be found for them. There are several options to solve the problem:

Some enterprises are already producing polyurethane bushings for the Lada Vesta stabilizer. This material has better mechanical and chemical resistance than rubber. Install stabilizer bushings from KIA on Vesta. These parts are true to size and satisfying in quality.

Whether these are original Kia components or analogues does not matter.

Bushings for Kia and Lada Vesta

Both options give good results. Which one to prefer, you will have to decide for yourself. Buying the necessary components is not a problem. But it is not recommended to mount stabilizer bushings from Niva to Vesta. Like original parts, they may be of poor quality.

When purchasing parts from KIA for Vesta, you should make sure that their external and internal dimensions match! Otherwise they may not fit.

Recommendations for selection

Service center technicians recommend purchasing spare parts and components from certified points of sale and official representative offices in order to reduce the likelihood of purchasing counterfeits.

Carefully check the catalog numbers with the dimensions specified in the operating instructions. If you have any doubts about the quality or origin, refuse to purchase.

Replacing the front stabilizer bushings and rods requires careful attention on the part of the repairman. Violation of the technological process will lead to deformation of the structure.

What type of sealing sleeve to purchase is up to the owner to decide on his own, but motorists recommend polyurethane ones. Their service life is 4 times longer than rubber bushings. Polyurethane bushings retain their shape better and remain elastic regardless of the ambient temperature, which ensures a high level of controllability of the technical device.

Replacing stabilizer bushings on Lada Vesta

When removing elements, it is extremely important to do this when the load on the stabilizer is completely removed. This can be achieved using a lift, which will relieve the load on both front wheels.

The second option is to jack up one wheel, install a reliable stop, and move on to the next one. Or use two jacks. The wheels are raised, let's start replacing. It will be the same for any of the selected options.

Required Tools

• open-end wrench 10×12;
• ratchet bit or L-shaped Torx T40 wrench (star-shaped with six rays);
• socket wrench 13;
• knife to cut new pillows.

Dismantling sequence

We carefully clean the bottom of the car from dirt, paying special attention to the stabilizer bars and mounting bolts so that all the debris does not fall on your head. Take a key with a T40 bit and completely unscrew only one bolt securing the rod of the first bracket

We turn the second one out almost to the end so that you can release the bracket and turn it 180 0, using the remaining fasteners to fix it. We remove the creaking pillow, and do the same with the second bushing.

Unscrew the bolts securing the bracket rod.

In fact, it would not be possible to unscrew the bolts that are located on the steering wheel side, since the clamps will not allow this to be done. The fact that we have weakened it by at least 2/3 is quite enough. Provided that you want to change new bolts, the operation will be a little costly in time and effort. Dismantling the protection alone is not enough. You will need to slightly unscrew the bolts on the steering rack, lift it up, and remove the stabilizer pad brackets to the end. In some cases you have to completely remove the rail.

You can try one more method, but very carefully, so as not to violate the main principle of medicine - “do no harm.” Using a little effort, move the anthers a little, as they are, together with the clamps. Our simple method of turning the staple together with the rubber band should work exactly.

Installation and assembly of unit bushings

Half the battle is done. We take new elements and use a knife to cut each one according to the marks made on the pillows. The material is very hard and will require some effort. Then everything is simple, we install the spare parts in place of the unsuitable ones, reassembling them in the reverse order. We tighten all the bolts tightly, and there is no need for additional lubrication.

We make a cut in the bottom of the new pillows and put them on the bar.

All is ready. Our Lada Vesta doesn’t care about potholes, speed bumps or other obstacles. Now there will be no more creaking or nervous tapping. The trip will bring you joy and a sense of inner peace.

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Let's sum up the results

As a result, we received a new solution from AvtoVAZ related to the rigid fixation of the stabilizer bushings on the bar. Now, having installed such a new rod, we lose the opportunity to experiment with bushings.

Stabilizer bushing after 15 thousand mileage

If earlier replacing bushings cost a penny and for this you did not need to disassemble half of the front end, now to replace bushings you need to change them together with the bar ($50) and, most likely, with the stabilizer struts, which is another $50. Therefore, before replacing the barbell with a new model, it is worth considering whether there is another use for this hundred dollars.