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Greetings to all blog readers. For those who are subscribers of my YouTube channel, I think the article will not be new, since in it I will post the video from there! So, the matter will be about replacing the rear shock absorber struts on a Lada Kalina car yourself. The presented video clip was made using the example of a dozen, but there will not be much difference when replacing, since the design of the racks is the same.

First, as usual, I will give a list of the necessary tools that will be needed to carry out this repair:

Key to 19
19 mm socket head
Ratchet handle or crank
17 open-end wrench
Special wrench for unscrewing the strut rod nut

Video review of replacing rear struts (shock absorbers) on Lada Kalina

The review was recorded in as much detail as possible, so there should be no questions about performing this repair, at least I hope so. If there are still any unclear points, ask questions in the comments below, and we will discuss it together.

As for the interchangeability of rear shock absorbers, if I’m not mistaken, Kalina comes with VAZ 2110 struts according to catalog number: 21100-2915004-02.

As for the manufacturer, it all depends on your preferences, although even factory SAAZs work quite well (I have 60,000 km without problems). I think that the same SS20 or ASOMI will be better than the factory ones, but for the rear ones there is no money yet to test them.

Maybe someone has experience using Kalina on other racks, share your feelings in the comments below!

How to remove and install shock absorber struts from the rear suspension

You will need: keys 6, 19 (two pieces), ring wrench 17.

1. To gain convenient access to the upper mount of the shock absorber strut, the rear seat backrest must be folded.

2. Use a screwdriver to pry off the rubber plug...

3….and remove it from the hole.

4. Unscrew the nut for the upper fastening of the shock absorber strut.

5. Install chocks under the front wheels. Raise the rear of the car.

6. Unscrew the nut from the bolt of the lower fastening of the shock absorber strut and remove the bolt from the hole.

7. Remove the lower end of the shock absorber strut from the bracket and remove the shock absorber strut together with the spring.

8. Remove the spring from the shock absorber strut.

9. Remove the lower cushion and bushing from the shock absorber rod.

10. Remove the casing from the shock absorber...

eleven…. and remove the compression stroke buffer from the housing.

12. Replace the springs if cracks or coils with deformations are detected.

Note

It is best to replace two springs on the rear suspension at the same time, and it is imperative that they belong to the same group.

13. Install the insulating gasket on the spring so that the spring end rests against the protrusion of the gasket. Attach the gasket to the spring using insulating tape so that it does not come off during installation of the spring.

14. Place the spring on the shock absorber strut so that its end rests against the protrusion on the lower cup.

15. Install the shock absorber strut from the rear suspension in the reverse order. The end of the lower spring coil must be facing towards the wheel itself.

16. Lower the car to the ground and rock it strongly several times. Finally tighten the nuts of the lower and upper fastenings on the shock absorber.

17. After 100 km, check and, if necessary, tighten these threaded connections at appropriate times.

Methods for diagnosing the depreciation system

Vibration stand with computer diagnostics
Technical inspection of the vehicle in the service
Self-test the shock absorption system by pressing on the rear of the body, holding it, releasing it and monitoring the behavior of the vehicle. Positive result - the machine should return to its original position without unnecessary swings.

Diagnostics of the depreciation system

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How to remove and install shock absorber struts from the rear suspension

You will need: keys 6, 19 (two pieces), ring wrench 17.

1. To gain convenient access to the upper mount of the shock absorber strut, the rear seat backrest must be folded.

2. Use a screwdriver to pry off the rubber plug...

3….and remove it from the hole.

4. Unscrew the nut for the upper fastening of the shock absorber strut.

5. Install chocks under the front wheels. Raise the rear of the car.

6. Unscrew the nut from the bolt of the lower fastening of the shock absorber strut and remove the bolt from the hole.

7. Remove the lower end of the shock absorber strut from the bracket and remove the shock absorber strut together with the spring.

8. Remove the spring from the shock absorber strut.

9. Remove the lower cushion and bushing from the shock absorber rod.

10. Remove the casing from the shock absorber...

eleven…. and remove the compression stroke buffer from the housing.

12. Replace the springs if cracks or coils with deformations are detected.

Note

It is best to replace two springs on the rear suspension at the same time, and it is imperative that they belong to the same group.

14. Place the spring on the shock absorber strut so that its end rests against the protrusion on the lower cup.

15. Install the shock absorber strut from the rear suspension in the reverse order. The end of the lower spring coil must be facing towards the wheel itself.

16. Lower the car to the ground and rock it strongly several times. Finally tighten the nuts of the lower and upper fastenings on the shock absorber.

17. After 100 km, check and, if necessary, tighten these threaded connections at appropriate times.

Layout of front suspension parts

1 – anti-roll bar; 2 – rubber-metal joint of the transverse lever; 3 – shock absorber strut; 4 – stretching; 5 – extension bracket; 6 – nut for fastening the extension to the bracket; 7 – ball support of the shock absorber strut; 8 – joint of the anti-roll bar; 9 – transverse lever; 10 – bracket for securing the stabilizer bar.

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After a long and cold winter, the rear pillars “cryed”, or rather began to leak. In winter, the temperature reached -45 (-48) degrees Celsius, Siberians will not let you lie.

Of course, you won’t see anything below -40 degrees on the instrument panel; this is the algorithm that was laid down at AvtoVAZ.

When I changed the right rear wheel, which was already trying to swell, oil leaks were discovered on the right, and also a little on the left side.

I purchased stock SAAZ rear shock absorbers. No SS-20s are needed, just stock. Sawing and lowering are not suggested, I know where I ride, this does not threaten me. Roads do not allow such luxury.

The old struts lasted 7 years and covered 63 thousand km. If it weren't for such a harsh winter, the racks would still go on and on. Well, okay.

I bought sound insulators for the spring cup of the SS-20 rear struts along with the struts. About 50/50 recommend/don’t recommend them. Until I try, I won’t trust anyone. Time and use will tell. I also took additional boots, bumpers and rubber bands.

Replacing rear struts

We change the racks ourselves, without any lifts. You will only need one more assistant to make it easier, although you can replace it with one.

Equipment and materials (as in laboratory work): 1) keys for 6, 17, 19 2) screwdriver, spring ties, WDshak 4) hammer, sledgehammer (I couldn’t do without them in my case) 5) levers to increase strength, 6 ) pry bar (I had a nail puller) 7) the stands themselves and spare parts for them

I collected the necessary tools. This is the minimum required set. From a screwdriver to a sledgehammer.

Recline the rear seat. Use a screwdriver to pry out the cap, which has four petals; you can break them off if you pick too hard

Unscrew the nut with a 17 spanner wrench, holding the rack rod with a 6 spanner (if necessary). We take out the nut, engraver, and washer.

We tighten the spring with special ties so that you can remove and put the rack in its rightful place without much effort. Now we unscrew the rack. The lower mount of the rack with a 19 mm wrench. The WD key will of course help. On the left side, it was possible to pull out the mounting bolt without much effort.

I had to work hard with the right rack. No wrench, much less a sledgehammer, could help, even after removing the strut along with the spacer. I had to get the grinder involved.

We take off the racks and “admire” it. The top pillar in the photo was on the left side (it suffered the least damage). Well, this is confirmed by statistics. In left-handed cars, usually the right pillars are killed faster, in right-handed cars - on the contrary, on the left side. The anthers were not damaged, except that they were all covered in oil. The bumpers are alive and dirty

Now comes the fun part. Comparison of racks. I specifically squeezed the rod to show how far the right strut was finished. The rod dropped freely without much effort by 7 cm. The left rack had a dip of only 1 cm.

The anthers are covered in oil and dirt, respectively. I could wash it and leave it, but since I bought new ones, I’ll install them.

The bumpers have small tears. In principle, you can drive these, nothing will happen. Anyway, to replace them, fortunately, I took care of this in advance.

The rubber bands that secure the rack itself on both sides of the body have sagged. You can clearly see it on the right in the photo. I purchased 4 rubber bands in advance; I didn’t know what could happen to them in 5 years. You could have left them.

We assemble the stand and install it in its rightful place. We leave the old spring, just wash it thoroughly to understand its condition. It turns out that its color is gray, and not dirt-resistant...

The paint on the bottom turn has peeled off, which is not surprising. It will be like this for everyone. We clean off the peeling paint and coat it with a rust converter. It'll do.

Everyone is sawing the springs, I'll be sawing the rack

Ever since childhood, I have been wondering what everything consists of. Usually he broke everything he had. Let's not deviate from traditions.

We carefully cut the drain in half. You never know. I thought the oil would leak. Nothing like this.

We take out the shock absorber from the glass

The inside of the system is almost like a pump. We take the stem out of the glass.

There is a valve at the bottom for oil passage. The “glass” and the stem will be useful somewhere, the rest will go into the trash.

Price: 1) SAAZ drains (2 pieces) - 850x2 = 1700 rubles 2) bumpers (2 pieces) - 100x2 = 200 rubles 3) boots (2 pieces) - 100x2 = 200 rubles 4) SS20 sound insulators - 300 rubles 5) rubber bands - 40 rubles Total: 2440 rubles

Now we are happy with the new racks

Replacement of Lada Kalina suspension support bearings

If only zip ties were used in the rear suspension during disassembly, then the front suspension without special tools is sufficient

Hello, from this article you can learn how to remove and replace the rear shock absorber on a Lada Kalina. If you suddenly notice oil smudges on the rear shock absorber, or knocking noises when driving over an uneven surface, all this indicates the need to replace the shock absorber. Shock absorbers should be replaced immediately in pairs, since the service life of the left and right shock absorbers is approximately the same. Depending on the manufacturer, the price of a new shock absorber is from 1000 rubles. To replace the tools we will need: keys for 6, 17, 19, a special key for unscrewing the nut of the strut rod (in principle, you can do without it), a screwdriver.

Let's start replacing. First of all, fold back the rear seat and use a screwdriver to pry off the rear shock absorber rod plug

Then, use a special wrench or a 17 wrench to unscrew the nut, while holding the shock absorber rod itself with a 6 wrench. Now you can remove the nut and washer

For convenience, jack up the car and remove the wheel. We unscrew the lower mount of the shock absorber to the beam, having previously lubricated it with WD, and unscrew the nut with a 19 mm wrench. Don't forget to remove the mounting bolt itself

Now you can remove the shock absorber itself. We remove the spring, support washer, cushion and boot from it. If necessary, we replace these parts with new ones, or replace the old ones with a new shock absorber.

Installing a new shock absorber occurs in the reverse order. In this case, the lower end of the spring coil should face the wheel.

Operating principle

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On the Lada Kalina, MacPherson suspension has improved ride quality. Starting with Kalina, all new AvtoVAZ models began to be equipped with MacPherson strut suspension. When driving, the level of impact of a bad road on the body is much more effectively reduced, making driving a car much more comfortable than, for example, a VAZ 2109, where a similar type of suspension is installed.

Thus, the independent MacPherson suspension consists of two axle shafts, allowing the wheels to be practically independent of each other. This means that the wheels, when one of them hits a bump, a depression or something else, do not change the level of inclination, as is the norm in semi-independent and dependent suspensions.

Differences between the front suspension of Kalina and previously produced AvtoVAZ cars

All AvtoVAZ cars had a MacPherson strut suspension at the front, but it was significantly different from those used in the 70s, 80s and 90s by Ford, Fiat, Volkswagen, etc. So, the main differences between the MacPherson strut suspension and the suspensions of Lada models until 2004 are concluded as follows:

Instead of a bearing, a bushing is mounted in the MacPherson.
In MacPherson, the ball bearing has a larger radius, and the design also differs. Now it is located in the upper part between the support and the spring element in a compressed state, which perfectly helps to remove knocks when moving.
When the wheels turn, the front suspension strut, or rather its body, rotates with the spring simultaneously. When this happens, the shock absorber rod remains motionless.

Removing the shock absorber and spring

We carry out the work when replacing a shock absorber, compression stroke buffer or spring. We install the car on an inspection ditch or overpass. Recline the rear seat back. We pry it off with a screwdriver.

. and remove the plug.

Using a 17mm z-shaped wrench, unscrew the nut of the upper shock absorber mounting, holding the shock absorber rod from turning with a special wrench.

Remove the support washer.

. and top pillow. We hang up the rear wheels.

Using a 19mm wrench, unscrew the nut of the bolt for the lower shock absorber mounting to the beam, holding the bolt from turning with a wrench of the same size.

We take out the bolt. If there is difficulty, knock out the bolt with a soft metal drift.

We take out the shock absorber along with the spring. The spring gasket usually sticks to the body, from where it must be removed and ensure that there are no deformations or tears.

Remove the spring gasket.

Remove the spring from the shock absorber.

Remove the spacer sleeve with the lower cushion from the rod. Remove the cover with the compression stroke buffer.

We take out the compression stroke buffer from the case.

Remove the cup from the case. We assemble and install the rear suspension shock absorber in the reverse order.

For ease of assembly, we recommend attaching the gasket to the spring with adhesive tape or insulating tape, which will make it easier to install it in the body, while the end of the spring coil should rest against the protrusion of the gasket.

We put the cover on the cup, while the corrugation of the cover should be put on the flange of the cup.

We insert the compression stroke buffer into the case so that its corrugated part is at the bottom.

The end of the lower coil of the spring should rest against the protrusion of the shock absorber support.

To make installation easier, you can attach a piece of hose to the end of the rod.

. which will allow you to direct the rod into the hole in the upper support on the body.

We install the shock absorber so that the shallower recess (shown by the arrow) under the spring faces the wheel, while the end of the lower coil of the spring on the left side of the car will face the rear of the car, and on the right - to the front. We secure the lower end of the shock absorber, but do not tighten the nut. Lowering the car onto the wheel or lifting this side of the beam with a jack, insert the end of the shock absorber rod into the hole in the body and secure it. Tighten the lower shock absorber mounting bolt in the “car on wheels” position.

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Shock absorbers for Kalina VAZ 1117, 1118, 1119 are practically no different from each other, except for the size of the cup for the shock absorber spring in the VAZ 1119 model. For the conveyor, these chassis spare parts are produced at the SAAZ plant.

Tool for getting the job done

In order for the work to be completed in the shortest possible time, it is important to have all the necessary tools at hand:

The key is "6", "17", "19".
Flathead screwdriver.
Spring ties.
Heavy hammer.
WD-40.
The collar and levers for them.
Mount.
New racks and components for them.

When all the tools are prepared, you can start working.

Step-by-step work order

Place the car on a flat surface and turn on the handbrake. Check its operation, that it is not loose and adjusted.
We hang the rear wheels one at a time; the order in this case does not matter.
Then we get to work in the cabin, and by folding back the rear seat, using a flat-head screwdriver, we remove the decorative cap that covers the pillar rod.

The decorative cap of the stand has been removed

With a little force you can unscrew the rod.

To prevent the bolt from turning, you will need 2 keys.

Front shock absorbers for Kalina 1117, 1118, 1119

According to their technical parameters, front shock absorbers for Kalina are divided into right-hand and left-hand, and for VAZ 1119 models the cup width will be smaller than for VAZ 1117 and 1118. Shock absorbers with the article number right. 11182905002 / lion 11182905003 were installed on the VAZ 1117 and 1118 of the first modifications. And the details with art. number 11192905002 (right), 11192905003 (left) were installed on VAZ 1119 of all model series and VAZ 1117 and 1118 latest versions. Front shock absorbers 1118 and 1119 are interchangeable with each other, but the difference is in the springs.

On cars with an eight-valve engine (the exception is the VAZ 1117 station wagon), conical springs art. 11182902712 or shaped barrel springs art. 11192902712. For cars with a 16-valve engine and for the VAZ 1117, springs with higher stiffness and load rating are installed - article numbers 111862902712 and 111962902712.

The shock absorber parameters are shown in the table:

Rod diameter, mm	Case diameter, mm	Rod stroke, mm	Rack pipe height, mm
Dimensions of front shock absorbers for Lada Kalina 1117, 1118, 1119
22	52	177	360

Conversion of VAZ 2110 into Priora

Salon:

Priorovsky salon in a VAZ 2110 - installation of wiring, panels (dashboard), door trim, ceiling trim, airbags, tunnel (beard), interior lighting, plastic elements of door pillars, seats.
Review of armrests - among other options, there is also the installation of an armrest from Priora.
Priora steering column switches on the VAZ 2110 - installation of Priora/Kalina/Niva-Chevrolet steering column switches.
Pockets in the door trim of the VAZ 2110 - among other options, there is the installation of Priora door pockets.
Heater unit knobs - installation of heater unit adjustment knobs from Priora without air conditioning.
Gear shift drive n/o - installation of a new model of the backstage from Priora.
Instrument panel with navigation from Priora on VAZ 2110 and Kalina 1
The steering wheel is from a new Priora model in the top ten without any modifications.

Body, external parts:

Bumper from Priora for VAZ 2110 - modification of the bumper or crossing.
Semi-Priora, semi-VAZ 2110 - interchangeability of body parts of Priora and "Tens".
Priora windshield for VAZ 2110 - installation of a frill.
Priorovsky rear-view mirrors on the VAZ 2110 - installation of mirrors.
Euro handles for the VAZ 2110 - among other options, there is the installation of Priora door handles.
Door sills from Priora - installation of Priora decorative door sills on a VAZ 2110.
Windshield wiper trapezoid - installation of a wiper trapezoid from Priora on a VAZ 2110.

Engine compartment:

Priorovsky expansion tank for VAZ 2110 - installation of the tank.
VUT and GTZ Priora on VAZ 2110 - installation of a vacuum brake booster and master brake cylinder.
Priorovsky adsorber on VAZ 2110 - installation of an adsorber.
Priora front suspension on the VAZ 2110 - installation of shock absorbers, struts and suspension springs.
Air conditioning on a VAZ 2110 - installation of an air conditioner or some of its elements.
The best engine cooling radiator for a VAZ 2110-12 - which Priora cooling radiator is suitable for the “Ten”.
Replacing the alternator belt, if there is power steering - installing the Priora alternator belt.
Engine from Priora - installation of engine 21126 on a VAZ 2110
Expansion tank - installation of a coolant reservoir from Priora.
Crankcase protection - installation of protection for the internal combustion engine and gearbox from Priora.

Noise, vibrations, seals:

Door window seals and Priora velvet guards on the VAZ 2110 - installation of velvet guards and edging for the side windows of the Priora on the “Ten”.
Priorovsky gutters on VAZ 2110 - installation of Priora windshield gutters.
Additional door seals for VAZ 2110 - among other options, there is the installation of Priora door seals.

Electrical:

ESD on VAZ 2110 - installation of Priora electric power steering.
Electric drive of the heater damper on the VAZ 2110 - installation of a stepper electric drive of the dampers and the SAUO Priora unit.

Miscellaneous:

Rear beam of Priora on VAZ 2110 - installation of a beam from Priora.
Anti-roll bar suspension - installation of a Priora stabilizer.
Modification of the gas tank cap of the VAZ 2110 - installation of the Priora gas tank cap.

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Analogs of front shock absorbers Lada Kalina 1117, 1118, 1119

Original shock absorbers are in demand when replacing front struts, but increasingly, spare parts from other manufacturers are being supplied to the Russian market, which are not inferior, and in some cases, superior to original products. A list of the most popular shock absorbers is presented in the table.

Manufacturer	vendor code	price, rub.
Front shock absorbers for Lada Kalina (1117, 1118) first modifications
At program	Right AT5002118SA Left AT5003118SA	5000 (set, 2 pcs.)
At program	Right AT5002118SAG Left AT5003118SAG	1800
Pilenga	Right SHP2718O Left SHP2728O	2200
Front shock absorber struts for VAZ 1119 (entire model range) and 1117, 1118 later modifications
Kroner	Right K350319 Left K350419	5000 (set, 2 pcs.)
QML	Right SA1011 Left SA1010	1500
QML	Right SA1013 Left SA1012	1500

Shock absorber VAZ 1118

Shock absorber Pilenga SHP2718O(right)

Rear shock absorbers for Lada Kalina 1117, 1118, 1119

The catalog number of the rear shock absorber for all Kalina models is 11182915004. In terms of technical properties, there will be practically no differences between the front and rear struts. In addition, this shock absorber is the same for both the right and left sides. Technical dimensions are presented in the table below.

Rod diameter, mm	Case diameter, mm	Rod stroke, mm	Rack pipe height, mm
Dimensions of rear shock absorbers for Lada Kalina 1117, 1118, 1119
14	30	229	364,5

What will make a car enthusiast think?

The situation is if you often have to drive off-road, on poor asphalt surfaces, when the vehicle’s suspension is subject to the aggressive influence of potholes, holes, and sharp soil. Initially, the car still resists the “traps” of poor-quality road surfaces, and then many parts become unusable: they either rust, or become covered with cracks, or succumb to rupture.
Buying a used car. The seller is not always conscientious, and it is not necessary that he previously monitored the technical condition of the vehicle, thought about how to change the rear struts on Kalina, or eliminate emerging problems. Used cars are a lottery, and you can lose if you don’t have a minimum of knowledge about repairs and maintenance of the domestic automobile industry.
Frequent changes of drivers. This is the situation when several people alternately drive one family car, especially when there are also novice drivers who have recently received a license and do not know how to change the rear struts on a Kalina; the profile video for them is just beginning to open up new horizons in understanding the structure of the car.
A machine that sits idle for a long time has a negative impact on its rubber parts. And before you start an active driving period again, it is worth checking all its control systems to see if they are acceptable for use and if their condition is safe.
Unfavorable temperature conditions. Sudden changes in temperature and increased humidity levels will also force the driver to soon figure out how to change the rear struts on a Lada Kalina, having first checked them.

Analogs of rear shock absorbers Lada Kalina 1117, 1118, 1119

Many drivers use original domestic or imported spare parts to replace rear struts. As a rule, preference is given to SS-20 or Kayabe companies. Below is a list of spare parts from other popular companies among car enthusiasts.

Manufacturer	vendor code	price, rub.
Rear shock absorbers for Lada "Kalina" 1117, 1118, 1119
Finwhale	120812	1400
Finwhale	120822	1400
Hola	S432	1200

Which shock absorbers are better for the Lada Kalina? As practice shows, they prefer to install Kayaba or SS-20, they have a good balance between rigidity and comfort, and are also distinguished by enviable reliability. For a softer ride, choose racks made by Acomi.

When to change shock absorbers on Lada Kalina?

Replacing shock absorbers on a Kalina depends on the wear of the spare part, which in turn is largely determined by the operating conditions of the vehicle, such as; road surface, driving style and weather conditions in a particular area. The average service life of original struts is 60-100 thousand km; however, there are cases when the shock absorber leaks much earlier than 35 thousand km, so drivers try to immediately replace them with imported analogues.

When should you resort to repairing your car's depreciation system?

If the car is just from the showroom, then it still has the technical potential given to it; when the factory settings are functioning, the control system works flawlessly. It is very pleasant and comfortable to be in the car. But the situation changes dramatically when the car crosses the “Rubicon” of active operation for six months or a year. It seems that everything is starting to “crumble”, something is already tapping. And often an acute problem arises when you urgently need to decide where and how to change the rear struts on a Lada Kalina, purchasing the necessary components on the car market.

Shock absorption system