Replacing the rocker on a VAZ 2109 with your own hands: installing a short-stroke one, adjusting, repairing and replacing the oil seal

The short-throw shifter is popular among VAZ owners who love tuning and their car... But at the same time they hate the gear shift lever (GSL), which simply “wanders” throughout the cabin in search of the desired gear.

The short-throw shifter came “to us” from motorsport professionals, well, you see, what kind of sport can it be if it takes so much time to engage the gear. What does this curtain give? Thanks to it, switching becomes much more pleasant, the lever stroke is halved, the installation result is simply incredible. Good people picked up the “topic” and launched it into the “masses.” As a result, today you can buy a short-throw rocker for a VAZ 2109 in almost every car store. The price, however, is significantly higher, but this does not stop most motorists. This is not surprising, because it is worth it. I, like everyone else, was ready to buy a short-throw rocker for a VAZ 2109, but after I saw how it works and what its purpose is, I changed my mind about paying for something that I could do with my own hands in just half an hour. See for yourself what came of it. And now a few words about how it all works...

Is it possible to independently manufacture a short-stroke rocker?

Despite the fact that the cost of a short-stroke rocker is not so high, many people prefer to make and install it with their own hands, which, in general, is not so difficult to do. You will need very little to get the job done:

a piece of pipe having a diameter of exactly 15 mm;
the gear shift knob from the car for which the rocker is made;
ball nut;
backstage repair kit with axle and bushing;
cardan from the steering mechanism.

The work itself on making a short-stroke link takes about two hours. The ball from the gear shift lever is cut off, its lower edge is adjusted so that a pipe can be installed, which will have to be properly welded. A nut is welded to the lower edge of the pipe and a ball nut is installed. After this, the cardan can be mounted to the gearshift lever.

Perhaps the whole process will seem somewhat difficult to some, but if it takes place under the “supervision” of an experienced mechanic/car mechanic, the success of the endeavor is guaranteed. It is possible to turn a car's standard rocker into a short-stroke one without the need to dismantle it. To do this, you will need to lift the fasteners of the “piece of iron” that extends from the gearbox to the shift lever itself. This is not to say that this procedure will make gear shifting truly sporty, but the free play of the lever will be somewhat reduced.

Price issue

If you decide to replace the rocker seal at the same time as installing the rocker itself, this can be considered absolutely the right thing to do. Additionally, replacing the driveshaft will not cost much, but the efficiency of such a comprehensive repair will be much higher.

Short walker

Actions on your own, you only have to purchase the necessary parts and ordinary consumables. If you contact a car service, the minimum cost of the service will be 800-1000 rubles. That is, the savings are obvious.

The curtain itself costs about 400 rubles. From here it becomes clear why we did not advise buying a repair kit, but rather completely replacing the part. There will be no savings as such, but the difference as a result of the repair will be significant.

Gear shift drive rocker from Priora on VAZ 2110

After the start of production of the Priora, the plant constantly refined the design of the car. So, starting around 2011, AvtoVAZ began equipping cars with a new type of gear shift drive. Thus, the Priora got its own gear knob (and not like on the “ten”), a rocker, a lever axis and other elements of the shift drive. Let's figure out what this modernization of the Priora gave and why this design is installed on the VAZ 2110.

What are the scenes in a car?

1	Gear shift knob cover	21700-1703124-00
2	Lever	21700-1703088-00
4	Hinge bushing	21700-1703226-00
5	Thrust washer	21700-1703371-00
17	Control drive assembly	21700-1703010-00
18	Lever arm	21700-1703082-00
19	21700-1703219-00	Lever axis

No vibrations on the gearshift knob;
New design of the gear knob with a gray insert to match the interior style.

Owners who have installed new parts notice a gap between parts 17 and 20. The metal disks 16 are not pressed against the spacers 16 and the lever 20 tightly enough due to the bushing 18. The problem can be solved by shortening the bushing by 1-2 mm.
Vibrations on the gearshift knob become less, but they do not disappear completely. They say that only cable shifters have no vibrations, but even there there is a rattling of the gearshift knob.

What feedback can you give about the new design of the gear shift drive? Does it make sense to modernize the design or sufficiently modify the existing one (for example, to get rid of the rattling of the gearshift knob, you can install a backlash-free universal joint and a fluoroplastic bushing)? By the way, look at other modifications of the VAZ 2110 in Priora.

Is it worth installing an N/O shift drive from a Priora on a VAZ 2110?

Kinds

There are two types of scenes:

Short stroke;
Long-stroke.

There is no fundamental difference between the two types of units. The advantage of a short-throw is that it provides faster gear changes for a fraction of a second.

Do not believe those who claim that a short walk has a positive effect on dynamics. There is no connection between the rocker and the dynamics of the car. But the short walk has its advantages.

Replacement kit

The work on installing a short-stroke rocker on the Lada Priora takes place in several stages

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The decorative cover from the car gearbox lever and the knob are removed. Moreover, the knob is not attached to the lever in any way; it just needs to be pulled with some force. Remove the PP gearbox lever rod from the propeller shaft, to do this, first loosen the clamp using a key set to “13”. Next, you need to release the lever, having first released the locking ball (blocks the engagement of reverse gear). To do this, remove the locking ring (when removing, under no circumstances should you pull up on the lever). Remove the retaining ring and lever with ball and spring inserted into the plastic housing. The lever and rod are removed through the vehicle interior. If you wish, you can disconnect the lever from the rod for convenience, but this is not at all necessary. In order to remove the cardan, first pull off the rubber boot, after which the fastening bolt on the left of the cardan is unscrewed with a “10” key. We replace the removed Priora driveshaft with Kalina's driveshaft. Kalina's cardan has a longer rod, which must be shortened taking into account the type of short-stroke rocker being installed. In some cases, the cardan shaft may not go in completely, which will cause the gearbox lever to shift towards the handbrake. When shortening, about 1-2 cm is sawed off. Before installing a new cardan, lubricate it from the inside with lithol

The bolt, which has a cone shape, is easy to screw in; it is important not to overtighten. Next (preferably with someone's help) install the rod. The rod is also installed through the interior: one holds it in the cabin by the elastic band, while the second one carefully pulls it through. Reassembly sequence: - Place the rod on the rod of the new cardan. Assemble the reverse gear locking mechanism, lubricate the ball with lithol. Adjust the gear lever. Tighten the clamp on the rod. Important: Please note that if you start by assembling the reverse gear locking mechanism, then you may not be able to put the rod on the rod of the new cardan. This problem can be solved by shortening the cardan. Do not forget to put the rubber boot on the cardan.

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The transmission goes out

If you lose speed while driving, the gear assembly is most likely worn out. The locks on the gear and clutch also fail. These elements are replaced entirely with new ones.

It is worth noting that the gear on the “nine” can also fall out due to too fast shifting. The manufacturer recommends a two-second pause when switching to increased speed. If you continue to ignore this problem, you may encounter failure of the synchronizers.

Each box has its own noise limit, which is not a symptom of a malfunction. The transmission has gears that constantly rub against each other. And no matter how technologically advanced the design is, it is impossible to completely eliminate sound. As for the 5th gearbox VAZ-2109, its noise regulation is 78 dB. Anything higher is equivalent to a malfunction. And the box may make noise due to insufficient oil level in the box. As you know, gear oil has a higher viscosity than motor oil. And it is not sprayed by the pump. This oil is located in the gearbox housing. When the gear rotates, it dips itself into the lubricant. If the liquid level is below the permissible level, the element will run dry. This entails increased gear wear and wear. As a result, even if the oil level is restored, the problem will not disappear.

Noisiness also occurs due to increased loads on the box itself. This happens after tuning the engine (for example, installing “evil” camshafts), which the owners of “nines” love so much. As a result, the engine never drops below three thousand rpm. Both the engine and gearbox suffer wear and tear.

The noise may disappear while driving and appear only when the clutch pedal is pressed. In this case, the box itself has nothing to do with it - the clutch is to blame. It is not the disc itself that is worn out, but the release bearing. Its resource is about 60 thousand kilometers. The element produces a characteristic hum and whistle, which intensifies over time.

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The short-throw rocker is quite popular among car enthusiasts. This modern tuning is, first of all, good because, thanks to its size, it allows you to reduce the travel of the gearbox lever when changing gears. At the same time, gear shifting becomes much clearer.

The result of installing a short-stroke rocker gives an excellent result: clearly, quickly, pleasantly. But there are also two disadvantages: the price of a new rocker and the increased effort required when changing gears. Today, a short-throw rocker for the VAZ 2109, like for other cars, can be purchased at almost any auto store.

Moreover, the rather steep price does not stop car owners - many prefer to overpay once, but then enjoy the ride. In principle, the short-throw rocker in its design is not very different from the standard one, and after carefully studying its essence, making a short-throw rocker with your own hands will not be difficult. Moreover, this will take no more than half an hour.

Diagram of the operating principle of the VAZ 2109 short-stroke rocker

Let's look at the diagram. The OF points indicate the gearshift lever in neutral. To engage the gear, you need to move the rod (the point of attachment of the rod to the lever - point B) to the distance AB.

In this case, the knob of the gear shift lever (point F) will travel a distance FE and move to point E. Our task is to reduce this distance of movement of the lever handle. To do this, the lever OF is increased in length to point H. This is done in the place under the hinge by the length BD.

Since the PP box remains the same, the distance by which the hinge moves remains the same: AB = CD. Judging by the diagram, distance FE is much less than distance HG, which means a decrease in the distance of movement of the lever handle.

Now you don’t need to search around the cabin, both for the gear knob and then for the gear itself. Now about manufacturing and installation. You will need:

a welding machine, a grinder with a cutting wheel (or a hacksaw for metal), two metal fragments for extending the lever, a cardan from Kalina.

The work on installing a short-throw rocker on a VAZ 2109 takes place in several stages

Prepare a “Kalinovsky” cardan.

Remove the standard rocker from the vehicle.

Use a grinder to make cuts in two places.

Next, two fragments of the required dimensions are installed and welded: a piece of pipe and a piece of sheet metal. The short-stroke link is ready. Before installing it in place in the car, the rocker must be sanded and painted. When installing, adjust the position of the gear shift lever. By installing a short-throw rocker on your VAZ 2109, you will get convenience and comfort with your own hands and at minimal cost.

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Reasons for replacement

There are several situations when the owner of a VAZ 2109 has or wants to get into the design of the gearbox and specifically work with the rocker:

Oil is leaking due to a damaged rocker seal. It must be replaced;
The old drawstring was out of order;
I would like to exchange the long-stroke for a short-stroke in view of its advantages.

Now to the question of when replacing or repairing the backstage is a necessary measure.

The backlash of the gearbox selector has increased significantly.
Gears change with difficulty, and when changing speed, extraneous sounds appear.
It is possible to change gears, but with a lot of effort.
Speeds change incorrectly. Instead of one, a completely different one turns on.
It is impossible to turn on all or part of the gears at all.

Adjusting and installing a short-stroke rocker on a Priora

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Tuning does not always mean installing a new body kit or shortening the Priora springs. Sometimes modernization helps improve driving comfort. An excellent example would be a short-throw rocker. VAZ owners know the “features” of the gear shift lever (GSL), which is not so easy to direct to the desired gear. The short-throw rocker on the Priora solves this problem, but we will tell you how to install it on the Priora and adjust it correctly.

The instructions in our material are also relevant for motorists who want to know how to repair and replace a conventional rocker. The instructions describe in detail the process of dismantling and adjustment, which is carried out for a factory part according to exactly the same principle.

Principle of operation

Study the diagram below to understand how the short throw rocker works. The lever is installed in the neutral position, here it is indicated by the points “O” and “F”. To start the transmission, you need to move the rod - it will connect to the control gear at point “B” - at point “A”. After this, the handle will move to point “E”. Repairs and subsequent replacements are carried out in order to reduce the distance.

This can be done if the lever extends to point “H”. This move will increase the distance. On the diagram, "A" and "B" will become points "C" and "D". Replacing the standard rocker with a short-stroke one allows you to reduce the movement of the handle. We've sorted out the theory, now we can start the repairs.

Replacing the gearbox slide

First, you should decide whether you will buy a ready-made short-stroke part or make it yourself. For Lada Priora drivers who have not upgraded components, we recommend choosing the first option. The instruction will be carried out taking into account modifications.

For work we will need:

Two metal plates.
Kardanchik from Kalina.
Welding machine.
A set of keys, including spanners.
A grinder with a cutting wheel; alternatively, you can use a hacksaw.

Short walker

Many people are still wondering whether it is worth changing their standard factory long-stroke linkage to a short-stroke one.

Short walker

Make your decision purely on the basis of individual reflections and do not “be fooled” by statements regarding a significant increase in dynamics with the transition to a short-stroke.

The real difference between short-stroke and long-stroke is shown in the table.

Backstage type

Peculiarities

Draw your own conclusions from here - do you need such a drawstring or not. There is nothing complicated in terms of replacement. The only question is the purchase.

Why change the driveshaft?

On all VAZ 2108-2110 cars without exception, there is a strong play in the gearbox linkage, as a result of which we get unclear gear shifting:

We can say with confidence that this is a disease or a deficiency of all cars of this brand
The cause of this “illness” is the original gearbox driveshaft
If you want to eliminate such a drawback, then our instructions will help you reduce the backlash of the rocker and increase comfortable gear shifting (especially since you achieved this by replacing the rocker)
First you need to get to the car market and purchase there (or at a spare parts store) a short-stroke universal joint from a Lada Kalina car
You should take it complete with a boot, because the boot does not fit on a standard cardan

Comparison of short and long stroke

Car enthusiasts describe the difference in options as fantastic. The renovation dramatically improves ergonomics. The amplitude of movements of the gear shift knob decreases by two to three times, but the force on its tip increases. The increase is quite acceptable, since gear shifting occurs in an unloaded state with the clutch depressed and does not require any serious effort.

Some experts believe that an increase in the shoulder leads to an increase in forces on the gearbox rods and to additional wear on the gearbox. There is no statistical confirmation of this point of view yet. Unfortunately, it is not possible to order a short-stroke configuration from the factory. You must install it yourself at your own risk. AvtoVAZ does not approve of such changes in the design of the Nine.

Independent modernization of the design associated with welding the levers lengthens them, and the height of the gearshift knob above the tunnel increases by about 5 cm. Such alteration requires welding work and the involvement of an experienced specialist, for whom cutting the levers using a grinder, installing a pipe and a strip of the appropriate section , and also welding the levers is not difficult.

The adjustment changes the ergonomics, but due to the reduction in the strokes of the shift knob, it is not perceived as a deterioration.

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1 Topic by valeron89 2009-11-22 21:02:18 (2009-11-22 21:04:14 edited by valeron89)

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Topic: Dangling Drawstring

Please tell me what could be wrong, the wing of the VAZ 21083 is loose.

2 Reply from $L!M 2009-11-22 21:07:43

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Re: Dangling drawstring

What does dangling mean? right-left in neutral is not spring-loaded and does not itself become opposite to 3rd? The spring in the box burst.

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Re: Dangling drawstring

both in neutral and when in gear, it also dangles.

4 Reply from zaibatsu 2009-11-22 21:38:24

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Re: Dangling drawstring

Look at the plastic bushings from the interior, and install a Kalinovsky driveshaft. If it plays about a centimeter to the side, then this is normal. After changing the driveshaft to a Kalinovsky one, there will be less play.

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Re: Dangling drawstring

Yes, what a centimeter it is, it’s just dangling. unreal.

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Re: Dangling drawstring

and I removed the pin with the locking ring and installed the bolt. tightened, but I could move the lever and now I don’t know any problems. There is about a centimeter of play in the gears. The gears engage clearly and the lever does not shake.

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Re: Dangling drawstring

Do I need to remove the box, or can I do it all from inside?

8 Reply from $L!M 2009-11-23 08:26:38

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Re: Dangling drawstring

Explain in a normal way, and not “it’s unrealistic”, then maybe they’ll answer something

Maybe the clamp on the cardan is loose.

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Re: Dangling drawstring

Maybe the clamp on the cardan is loose.

Possible options: the driveshaft/switch clamp is not tightened, the driveshaft/gearbox rod bolt is not tightened or is not in the hole, or the driveshaft itself is damaged.

Types of mechanisms

Despite the different design models, only two types can be distinguished:

Long-stroke (standard, previously installed on cars of model 2109 and similar).
Short-wheel drive (installed on Kalina cars).

Structurally they are very similar, only different in size. The advantage of short-throw ones is that with their help, gears are engaged easier and faster.

True, many myths have formed around the gear shift: some claim that the dynamic characteristics of the car are significantly improved. This is all wrong; there is no connection between the dynamics of the car and the view of the backstage. But still, the short-stroke one has advantages over the standard one.

Let's get down to business

The short-stroke rocker for the VAZ 2109 requires the following tools for manufacturing:

Grinder and cutting wheel for metal or, at worst, a hacksaw for metal
A piece of pipe and a piece of flat metal
Welding (welding machine)
be sure to purchase a lever drive from Lada Kalina
The photo shows the places where you will need to make an incision.

Cut locations for your standard lever

Everything is quite simple: you will need to remove the rocker from the car
Moreover, it is not necessary to remove everything (I admit, I did just that and regretted it a little - it’s a chore, it turns out) it will be enough to disassemble your ball joint (to do this, unclench the locking metal ring so that the plastic fastening tabs separate and the ball is released)
Then loosen the clamp near the gearbox and turn off the traction
After this, carefully pull the rod through the dirt cover and get out of the car.
Now you need a grinder with a cutting wheel for metal, a familiar welder with a welding machine, or someone who has access to one (you have the machine and know how to weld yourself - generally a test)
Next, use a grinder to cut the parts according to the marks in the top photo. Then we weld a piece of pipe (with a wall thickness of 2 - 3 millimeters) into the rod and a piece of sheet metal with a thickness of 5 - 6 millimeters
These pieces must certainly have the same length, otherwise you will have an unpleasant distortion, which is not at all desirable and the drive will only work worse
For myself, I lengthened it by only 2 centimeters
However, the space in the cabin allows you to lengthen it by 3 - 5 centimeters

After the cut, prepare pieces for insertion of the same size

At first two centimeters was quite enough for me, but then I got used to them and it seems not enough again
By the way, regarding the pieces, welders have nowhere to put them; as a rule, finding a suitable one does not cause any problems
The VAZ 2109 short-stroke rocker is installed in the reverse order of removal
However, among other things, the hinge with a hook, which serves to prevent erroneous engagement of reverse gear, rises automatically and no longer fits into a special slot on the blocking plate
In order to avoid this, either remove this plate completely (this is for the especially lazy) you can ride without it, or you should move it upstairs to the height to which the hinge has risen

When you have installed the rocker on the VAZ 21093 gearbox, all that remains is to replace the drive shaft to eliminate play in the lever