We are replacing the front struts on a VAZ-2110 - which part numbers are suitable?

A car's shock absorber struts are the most important component of its suspension. The main purpose of the struts is to dampen vibrations of the vehicle body and ensure good adhesion of its wheels to the road surface. Like almost any part of a car, shock absorber struts have a certain service life, which is prescribed by the manufacturer of the car, or by the company or company that produces them. On average, the service life of racks is from 30 to 40 thousand km.

Features of shock absorber struts on the VAZ-2110

Where is that shock absorber strut hidden in the shadow of the wheel?

Depending on the intensity of use of the vehicle and the quality of this suspension unit, the struts need to be replaced. The procedure for replacing this suspension part is familiar to most VAZ-2110 owners. The standard period for maintenance of “tens” shock absorbers is about 35,000 km . This depends on the care of the driver, the manufacturer of the part and the operating conditions. In rural areas, the replacement interval is much shorter.

How to determine when it's time to change the struts? Signs of wear

Oil leaks on the strut housing.

Since disassembling a car's suspension is quite a labor-intensive task, before you undertake repairs, you need to determine whether the problem is really in the strut. To do this, you need to focus on the following indirect signs:

1. A strong beating is felt on the steering wheel of the car.
2. Body vibration increases significantly. Particularly strong vibration comes from the side of the faulty rack.
3. The car begins to stop worse when braking.
4. When turning, the car starts to skid.
5. If you let go of the steering wheel on a flat road, the car will drift strongly to the side.
6. Even with a visual inspection, you can notice oil leaks on the shock absorber.
7. If you ask someone to drive slowly and listen yourself, you can hear strange knocks and noises in the shock absorber, which is under suspicion.

Checking the racks

Checking racks at the diagnostic center.

It is clear that these problems do not always indicate a malfunction of the racks , so in order to make sure, you can do the following.

Vibration stand

The easiest way is to take the car to a service station, where the condition of the shock absorbers will be checked on a stand. The car owner should know that a vibration stand can show 75% of the service life even on completely new shock absorbers . But if the indicator is less than 50%, it is worth addressing the problem.

Diagnostics at a service station are inexpensive, so many recommend doing diagnostics there, and then eliminating the consequences yourself.

With your own hands

The beginning of the strut shock absorber leakage can be seen if you look under the boot.

Since service stations will charge money for diagnostics, many owners make do with the more popular method of checking.

This method consists of manually rocking the car yourself . The “ten” needs to be strongly shaken, and then the hands must be sharply removed. If the rocking of the body does not stop immediately, then most likely they have exhausted their service life.

Replacing rear shock absorbers

Work such as replacing the rear shock absorbers of a VAZ 2110 does not require the involvement of special forces and means; it can be carried out in the car owner’s garage or near it. All you need is a flat area.

The preliminary stage consists of placing the car on the platform, placing locking blocks under the front end and turning on the speed. Next, we hang up the rear and install the blocks, removing the jack. Due to the fact that the stern suspension must be free of load, it is impossible to place blocks under it.

Elements of the main stage:

1. Remove the backrest of the stern seat from the replacement side of the product.
2. Unscrew the shock absorber strut fasteners from the top from inside the passenger compartment,
3. Unscrew from the outside from below and remove the lower fastener of the product.
4. Release the edge of the shock absorber strut from the mounting below and remove the spring with the product.
5. Remove the insulating type spring gasket from the wheel well.
6. Remove the support washer from the interior side.
7. Remove the pillow on top from the support hole.
8. Release the strut from the spring.
9. Remove the bushing and pad from the bottom of the shock absorber rod.
10. Remove the protection casing and remove the compression stroke buffer device from it.
11. Check the product for functionality.
12. Replace the shock absorber bushing "tens" mounting from below.
13. Replace all rack components that need to be replaced (pads, casing, insulation pad, and spring).
14. The shock absorber strut is assembled in reverse order.
15. Tighten the final fasteners of the shock absorber at the top and bottom with the car installed on a flat horizontal platform.

The danger of worn struts

Some car owners believe that failure of the front shock absorbers is not a problem, especially if the car does not even tilt to one side. In fact, problems with the front suspension can lead to the following troubles:

1. The support bearings will fall apart , which can lead to an accident.
2. The tires will begin to wear unevenly , and you can forget about wheel alignment. In addition, so-called “bumps” may appear on the tires.
3. Wheel bearings won't last long either.
4. Brake performance will become unsatisfactory because the pads will wear unevenly.

It turns out that one problem that is not corrected in time can lead to serious damage to the car.

Maintenance and replacement of racks

The frequency of inspection and replacement of shock absorbers is determined by the maintenance instructions. However, the state of domestic roads and neglect of vehicle loading standards lead to accelerated wear of these elements.

Why the suspension rattles and the car is poorly controlled: signs of wear

• The car bounces on uneven surfaces, body vibrations are not damped.
• Severe washboard road vibration.
• On bumps, the movement of the suspension is transmitted to the steering wheel.
• The braking distance is increased with a working brake system.
• When entering a turn at a safe speed, the car drifts or skids (depending on whether the front or rear struts are out of order).
• Characteristic knocking noises in the suspension when the stabilizer struts are in good working order. The part may also rattle.
• Unstable behavior of the car on a straight road.

In addition, the condition of the shock absorbers can be checked visually.

• Faulty struts have oil stains.
• When you press your body weight on the fender of the car and then release it, the suspension should make 1-2 oscillations. If more, the shock absorber is faulty.

Which ones to choose (items)

Original VAZ-2110 stand.

In the case of spare parts for the VAZ-2110, original consumables are not always the best choice. As for the most popular shock absorbers, they have the following article numbers:

1. The front left shock absorber on the VAZ-2110 has the article number 21100-2905403-30;
2. Right - article 21100-2905402-30.

   The article number is stamped on the rack body.

Factory analogues can be recommended to those drivers for whom rigidity indicators are important. It is the original A-pillars that do an excellent job of transporting cargo, although for comfortable movement in the city they are clearly inferior to their softer counterparts.

Some drivers install sports struts that are significantly more rigid than even the factory parts. So they are trying to increase the life of this suspension unit. In any case, it is not recommended to install sports spare parts, since they are designed for completely different operating conditions.

Some praise Samara spare parts, which are known as SS-20 . They can be either oil or gas. Oil shock absorbers are much cheaper, but gas shock absorbers can operate over a wider temperature range. For example, in winter the rigidity of cheaper parts will increase significantly, although for some car owners this does not matter.

Front struts SS-20 series “Comfort” assembled.

Analogs

In addition to domestic parts, you can install front struts from other manufacturers, which will cost much more:

1. Sachs;
2. Monroe;
3. Brillstein;
4. Kayaba;
5. KONI.

Although installing expensive parts on domestic cars is not always economically justified, some people prefer to spend a large sum once, but then do not have to worry about replacement for several years.

Aston racks are another analogue of domestic production.

Description and meaning of the stand

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Potholes, uneven surfaces and poor road surfaces are a consequence of frequent replacement of vehicle struts. To replace struts on a VAZ-2112 car, use high-quality equipment, or better yet, entrust this work to an experienced mechanic. Drivers of this car model call these struts “tenths”; their job is to stabilize the car body when driving. If you drive daily on poor-quality road surfaces, the service life of the struts is reduced by exactly half. In the VAZ-2112 model, due to the peculiarity of the body structure, the rear pillars take the main impact from swinging.

To comply with safety rules and long-term operation of car suspension parts, it is recommended to undergo maintenance at least once every 3 months. The optimal wear of the rear side of the vehicle assembly directly depends on the quality of the struts. When the vehicle oscillates vertically, the struts together with shock absorbers reduce these oscillations to a minimum value. This happens because when the car's wheels leave the road surface, they do not participate in the braking process.

In a VAZ-2112 car, the rear struts should be replaced regularly, since this part of the car mechanism directly affects safety while driving. It is the lack of integrated action of the rear struts that creates a serious danger from even a small unevenness or hole on the road surface.

We determine that the element has failed

There are several signs by which a malfunction can be identified:

• The body vibrates intensely on the comb on the side of the damaged shock absorber;
• There is a beating sensation in the steering wheel;
• The braking distance becomes longer;
• When turning, the car skids;
• Traces of oil leaks;
• When driving in a straight line, the car drifts to the side;
• There are knocks and extraneous noises in the rack.

If you do not repair the front struts in a timely manner at a service station or with your own hands, this can lead to dire consequences:

• The support bearings will be destroyed;
• Tires will wear unevenly, jump, and form bumps on the rubber surface;
• The wheel bearings will fail;
• The braking distance will become longer, which is dangerous on any section of the road;
• The brake pads will malfunction and their service life will be significantly reduced.

There are two main ways to check elements for malfunction. One is professional, the other is artisanal, but also quite effective.

1. Special vibration stand. A car is driven onto it, and the computer calculates the efficiency of the shock absorbers. It should be noted that new racks may show a result of about 75%, but this is quite normal. If the percentage is less than 50, then it’s time to change the part.
2. Manual rocking. You need to grab the front of the car, its wing, and start swinging. Try to achieve the maximum amplitude that your body weight allows. If anything, ask a friend to help. The point is to suddenly remove your hands after swinging and look at the car. If it immediately returns to its original position and does not fluctuate anymore, then everything is fine. If even a slight vibration is detected, you can assume that it is advisable to replace the racks in the near future.