What kind of clutch is used on the VAZ 2108-2115

As a vehicle ages, all its main components and mechanisms also wear out. For this reason, it is extremely important to periodically inspect the machine - this will allow you to identify the problem in time and fix it before it leads to a more serious breakdown.

Timely adjustment and inspection of the clutch on the VAZ-2115 will avoid failure of this unit and eliminate the need to replace it. In a car service, as you know, this procedure is not cheap, and it takes a lot of time.

At the same time, an improperly adjusted clutch makes driving uncomfortable for the driver.

In this material we will tell you in detail exactly how to correctly perform this operation and the sequence in which to perform all the necessary actions.

Why do you need a clutch?

Requests for the design and replacement of an auto component come from owners of Soviet and Russian Zhiguli cars, since the part has long been worn out by default, even under the most gentle operating conditions. The clutch is an important component of a car's performance. The unit is installed in cars with manual transmissions, where it is required.

To understand the importance of clutch, you need to remember why the car moves in the first place. The wheel torque is obtained from an internal combustion engine. But not directly, but through a complex chain of mechanisms. A simplified diagram looks like this: internal combustion engine-transmission-wheels.

But between the engine and the gearbox there is a clutch. One side of it is attached to the engine flywheel, the other - to the gearbox shaft. To connect two key units - power and transmission - the VAZ-2110 uses a clutch. However, it not only connects the motor to the gearbox (transmits the power flow), but also briefly, at the right moment, disconnects them - interrupts the rotational energy.

The transmission of torque between the internal combustion engine and the gearbox occurs when the discs with friction linings are pressed against each other - at this time the mechanism is inactive, that is, the pedal is not pressed. If the driver presses the pedal to the floor, the clutch disconnects the plates of the units: this moment is used to switch to another gear.

Clutch pedal

Thus, two main clutch functions have been identified:

Transmit torque from the engine to the gearbox.
Briefly disconnect the engine from the gearbox when the driver, having reached the required number of engine revolutions, wants to speed up or slow down the car - go to another stage.

The tasks of the clutch also include: smooth gear shifting, damping torsional vibrations from the engine.

RELEASE BEARING

If the kit includes a plastic bearing, you can put the box aside or then replace it with a standard VAZ metal bearing. During active driving, the plastic part begins to “howl” and then crumbles. Attempts to solve the problem by “immersing” the bearing in lubricant solve the problem only for a short time.

The font and code must be clearly applied, and the paint should not be erased by a simple touch. Carefully inspect the metal sheets of the basket. It is important that they are all located in the same plane. If even one petal protrudes, the car will twitch and the pedal will constantly vibrate. Any deviations are unacceptable; if there are any, we immediately refuse the purchase.

How the clutch works

Fundamentally, the clutch design of a VAZ-2110 car looks like this:

The engine flywheel is the drive disk.
Driven disk (VD). Location - between the flywheel and clutch basket. The element, on both sides of which friction linings (FL) are installed, is connected to the gearbox input shaft by splines - the disc moves along them. The HP transmits force from the engine to the box. A spring shock absorber (damper) is inserted into the device body to dampen engine vibration.
Clutch basket. This is a unit that combines a pressure plate and a diaphragm spring, which jointly act on the HP.
Release bearing with release clutch.
Mechanical (cable) drive.
Clutch fork.

The design and principle of operation of the clutch

The vulnerable element of the clutch drive - the cable - may burst. Symptom of malfunction: the pedal falls without resistance and remains on the floor. If the clutch cable on a VAZ-2114 breaks, you need to stop the car, call a tow truck or tow it to the nearest service station.

However, experienced drivers can change gears on the go, without a clutch, and continue driving. Here you need to know at what speed to move the lever to “neutral” and move to a higher or lower level. Motorists without experience burn discs - repairing the clutch of a VAZ-2109 or 2114 costs a pretty penny, while changing the cable is easy.

When adjustment is necessary

The clutch drive, as a rule, if it is not adjusted properly, is located either slightly above the brake pedal or slightly below. As a result, it becomes completely inconvenient to use, which ultimately significantly increases the risk of creating an emergency situation on the road.

The problem arises primarily due to the fact that the position of the pedal changes as the spacers installed on the driven disk wear out. The longer the vehicle is in operation, the more noticeable this defect is.

For VAZ-2115 cars, the manufacturer has established the standard travel of the clutch control pedal - a minimum of 12.5, a maximum of 13.5 centimeters. The maximum permissible deviation in this case cannot be more than 16 centimeters.

Among other things, it is necessary to carry out adjustments in a situation where the unit in question has stopped completely shutting down or is slipping. The procedure itself involves debugging by shortening or lengthening the clutch cable, as well as its sheath.

Clutch kits VAZ 2108-2115

Manufacturers indicate the resource of the unit at 100-150 thousand kilometers. But the numbers are relative, the service life depends on the engine power, the materials of the unit, driving style: frequent slipping, sudden starts.

It is also worth checking the clutch on a VAZ-2110 or 2114 for oil contamination through the current seals of the box or engine. Therefore, your own maintenance of the VAZ-2110 clutch must be carried out regularly: experienced drivers recommend 30 thousand km on the speedometer.

Service is urgently required if the following symptoms appear:

jerks at the start;
when the clutch is released, the VAZ-2110 car jerks;
Difficulty changing stages: clutch slipping and incomplete engagement are observed;
characteristic crunching sound when changing gears;
While driving, the car twitches, knocks, and when you press the pedal, the sounds intensify.

Burnt clutch

There are many reasons: the fork is deformed, the pressure plate is damaged, problems with the drive, friction linings are worn out or burnt, and the diaphragm springs are weakened.

When it comes to clutch discs, baskets, and friction linings, it is better to replace the units assembled, that is, buy ready-made clutch kits.

Engine 8 valves

The number of timing valves does not affect the choice of clutch kit. Nevertheless, some manufacturers mark it as “8kl”.

List of clutch kits for 8-valve engines from major manufacturers:

VIS JSC. Article – 11183-1601000-00, price – from 3,395 rubles.
Exedi Vis Rus LLC. Article – 11183-1601000-90, price – from 3,395 rubles.
ASP MENSAN. Article – A00190B, price – from 2,665 rubles.

The clutch transmits torque from one shaft to another. By this element, drivers often mean the entire assembly. Therefore, “squeezed the clutch” and “squeezed the clutch” are the same thing for many.

Clutch disc kit for 8-valve engines

If we keep in mind the coupling as part of a single block, then its typical “diseases” are: slipping and not completely disconnecting. Therefore, checking the clutch of a VAZ-2110 car is a procedure with which the car owner should be familiar. Causes: unadjusted free play (rarely), oiling, worn friction linings.

Engine 16 valves

For 16-valve engines you can take the following clutch kits:

Valeo-mag. Article – 801122, price – from 3,225 rubles.
VIS JSC. Article – 21090-1601000-00, price – from 2,480 rubles.
Article – KT 098552, price – from 3,160 rubles.

Valeo clutch kit

The kits are perfect for 8-valve VAZ 2108-2115 with a nuance for the “tenth” and “twelfth” models.

WHICH CLUTCH KIT TO CHOOSE FOR LADA SAMARA?

It is unnecessary to give any advice to anyone who has decided to start changing the clutch on their own, having already had experience in purchasing a kit for a Lada 2107. A novice motorist probably shouldn’t take on such a task, but experienced VAZ drivers usually have an established opinion on this matter. However, the supply of information can unexpectedly fail even an experienced car enthusiast, because technology does not stand still. Therefore, information based on research results and the experience of domestic car enthusiasts will come in handy.

Is this possible without removing the box?

Many motorists are wondering whether it is possible to replace the VAZ-2115 clutch without removing the box. And there is only one answer: it’s possible, but it’s a little more difficult to do. But it depends on which side you look at - if you take into account that you don’t need to lift a heavy box, then the task, of course, looks simpler. To work, you will need two long bolts - they will act as a slide along which the box will move to the side. The bolts that are used to fasten the upper suspension arm of VAZ 2101-2107 cars are ideal. All work is the same as in the case of completely removing the gearbox, but with one amendment: it is bolted to the left. The disc is replaced through the gap formed between the gearbox housing and the engine block.

Removing and replacing the clutch block

To remove the basket and disc, you will need to unscrew the bolts in a circle. It is advisable to do this crosswise, this will prevent damage to the basket. The release bearing is located on the input shaft of the box and is fixed with a spring clip. It needs to be removed and a new one installed immediately. It is advisable to apply a little graphite-based lubricant to the new one - this will slightly extend its service life.

Install in the following order:

Place a guide inside the crankshaft - a small piece of pipe or a piece of the gearbox input shaft.
Install the clutch disc and basket onto it.
Tighten the bolts, but do not tighten them.
Make sure the disc and basket are centered.
Tighten the bolts in a crisscross pattern.

This completes the replacement of the VAZ-2115 clutch disc; upon completion of the entire procedure, remove the guide sleeve. Now everything is ready to install the box in place. Installing it is much more difficult, since even with a slight deviation in the centers of the holes in the disk and crankshaft, the first one simply will not go in all the way. Everything will have to be disassembled and re-aligned. Therefore, carry out all the work correctly before installing the box.

Practice: which clutch is better to buy for a VAZ 2114 car and how to determine it?

When evaluating a friction clutch and its components, the experience of friends and acquaintances who have purchased them at least once is very useful. For example, a novice car enthusiast who decides to independently replace the clutch on a VAZ 2110 will certainly be helped by the recommendations of experienced motorists.

As practice shows, when purchasing a clutch kit, the owner is mainly concerned about the issue of fakes and defects. Therefore, let’s look at some interesting points separately.

Package

What do we immediately pay attention to when making any purchase? That's right, on the packaging. The same pattern applies here. The box itself and its quality are not evidence of a fake, but still two points should be paid attention to:

No self-respecting manufacturer will package their products in a flimsy box with crooked text and errors.
If the letters on the package are erased by the touch of a finger, then feel free to put it back and leave this store.

Repair tool

You will need the following tools and supplies:

Clutch kit - disc, release bearing, basket, bolts. The driven disk needs to be replaced. The leader (basket) is changed less often and has a much higher resource.
A set of open-end wrenches, spanners, and sockets.
Screwdrivers, pliers, chisels.
Container for draining oil from the box. It will be required in any case, regardless of the replacement method you choose.
Preferably two jacks. When removing the box, install the second one under its crankcase to keep it at the same level and prevent it from falling.
Supports for the car and wheel chocks.
The presence of an overpass, pit or lift is welcome.

Having all these devices, you can begin the repair. If you have experience, then the whole procedure should take an hour or two. But if you are doing this for the first time, it will take more time.

What needs to be done before removing the gearbox

To remove the gearbox to replace the VAZ-2115 clutch with your own hands, you will need to perform the following steps:

Drain the oil completely - this will kill two birds with one stone. Firstly, the weight of the box will become smaller. Secondly, you will not lose lubrication while working. Pay attention to how much mileage the car has done on oil. If it has exhausted its service life, replace it after installation.
Remove the left wheel by lifting the side on a jack.
Remove the two ball joint mounting bolts.
Remove the pin and unscrew the nut from the tie rod end. Remove the tip using a puller.
Carefully remove the inner left CV joint from the hole in the box. To do this, use a chisel and a small hammer.
Leave the right drive in place for now; you need to remove it the moment you start removing the box.
Suspend the left drive so that it does not get dirty and interfere with you.
Remove the starter, first disconnecting the negative terminal from the battery.

That's it, almost everything is ready to dismantle the gearbox. But before you completely remove it, you need to do a few more steps.

Clutch selection | Topic author: Fumo

I apologize for creating such a topic, I want to know what is better to put? I drive fast, sharply)

Alexey (Bishamon) I change the clutch every year and a half.

Alexey (Bishamon) Alexey, don’t forget to buy a release spring. It is not included in the kit. Price 5 rub. And this is a completely normal clutch. I’ve had it for two years and the flight is normal.

Alexey (Bishamon) Okay, I’ll take that into account. Thank you!

Alexey (Bishamon) And the mileage is 60 thousand, already changed twice

Dimka (Currie) They say Sachs has excellent grip, according to reviews from service workers - ETERNAL)))) I myself am thinking of installing the Kraft at a price almost half the price.

Artem (Deepa) I drive a Kraft. ok...nothing to compare with yet.

Alexey (Bishamon) There are legends on the internet about the toughness of Craft. When you have the opportunity to compare, let me know.))

Artem (Deepa) Alexey, definitely. but I hope not soon.

Aydar (Sisel) Alexey, I installed craft, for the first two days I couldn’t get going) but then I got used to it) so far everything is fine)

Alexey (Bishamon) Aidar, in the summer when it’s hot, if it starts to twitch, change it right away, don’t wait until the release valve falls apart.

Sergey (Giladah) I changed the clutch myself, I even removed and installed the box myself.. Replacing the clutch in our service costs 4000 rubles. It’s free and high quality (when I was changing it I noticed that the bolts securing the box were not tightened). And how nice it is to drive a car that you made yourself!

Alexey (Bishamon) My clutch constantly jerks in the heat. You change it, drive it for a month and it starts jerking again when you start. Could it be the flywheel?

Alexey (Bishamon) Alexey, these are either springs or a basket. As a result, the clutch still dies from this hammering. Install a normal set, don’t buy Craft or anything cheap. and forget it.