The basis of the suspension is a shock absorber, the lower part of which is connected to the steering knuckle by two bolts. The camber angle is adjusted with the top bolt. A helical conical spring, a polyurethane foam buffer of the compression stroke, as well as the upper support of the rack assembled with a bearing are also installed on the rack.
The top support is attached to the body splash guard cup with three self-locking nuts. Its design differs significantly from the design of the supports that were used on VAZ 2108-2110 cars:
Longitudinal braces absorb braking and traction forces. Washers are installed at the joints at both ends of the brace to adjust the caster angle of the wheel rotation axis.
The sealed double row angular contact ball bearing is installed in the steering knuckle and secured by two retaining rings. The wheel hub is installed in the bearing inner rings with an interference fit. The bearing is not adjustable during operation. The nuts for fastening the wheel hubs are the same, with a right-hand thread.
If you notice a knock or creak in the Kalina front suspension, then you need to perform diagnostics during which to identify the malfunction. Kalina front suspension repair is considered in other articles.
Problems in the front suspension system, and more specifically the silent blocks on the Lada Kalina, can be recognized by the characteristic sounds it makes while driving. So, driving on uneven roads can be accompanied by various crackles, squeaks and other unpleasant noises. This situation not only causes great discomfort, but can also cause a more serious malfunction, or cause an accident.
VIDEO
Front suspension bushing close
The silent blocks on the Lada Kalina car are located in the same way as the VAZs of previous years. These elements are located generally on the wishbone or adjacent to it ... You will have to change them either on the entire element at once, or by choosing the most damaged ones. Of course, if there is damage to one of them, the wishbone with rubber (stock - approx.) Stabilizers must be removed and replaced with polyurethane analogues.
In order to start work on replacing old silent blocks with new ones, you need to put the car on a viewing hole, a lift or raise it on a jack.
The next step is to remove the wheel and spray all the connections on the wishbone with WD-40.
After the grease has penetrated into all hard-to-reach places, we begin to unscrew the bolts.
First of all, we begin to dismantle the ball joint bolt, but before that we remove the cotter pin from the bolt.
Then we unscrew the bolt securing the hinge of the longitudinal extension (where the "daisies" are attached - approx.) And remove it from the seat.
A generously lubricated bolt, a guarantee of success.
When dismantling this unit, problems should not arise.
For the best impact on the bolt, a wrench extension can be used.
The rubber-metal hinge of the longitudinal stretching, or simply "chamomile", is designed to take the main blow from the unevenness of the roadway, despite the fact that this element is very important, it is very easy to dismantle it.
Having previously held the lever in a vise, we knock out the silent blocks in turn using a chisel or a thin flat screwdriver.
Beating the daisies is not an easy task.
This is what the old suspension elements look like.
To inflict the least damage to the silent blocks, it is better to put pieces of wood between the vices.
The stabilizer bar, or just "eggs", and the pillow provide the stabilizer bar stable operation while driving.
It is very easy to dismantle the "eggs", it is enough to unscrew the mounting bolt from the transverse arm, and simply release the other end from the anti-roll bar by simple swinging.
Sometimes it happens that they just break
Having unscrewed the mount, it is very easy to remove the pillow, but putting on a new one is much more difficult.
The largest silent block of the lever located at the very base, despite the fact that it has, among others, more impressive dimensions, is not difficult to dismantle.
The easiest option to remove is arson. When the rubber on it burns out, you just have to get it out and clean the seat. (Of course, you can squeeze it out through a vice, but this will take time and may cause some inconvenience).
So the old silent block is guaranteed to come out of the seat without any consequences.
Installing a new silentblock can also take time.
The silent blocks are assembled on the lever ...
... and so they are assembled by car.
If during the execution of work you find that the bolts and nuts are in an obscene condition (there are cracks, traces of strong rust, bad thread - approx.), Then such elements are best replaced with new ones, using bolts made of high-quality steel and nuts with a self-locking element ...
The rest of the front suspension elements, in which the rubber-metal and metal hinges are located, change immediately in assembly. These include:
These elements cost about 500 rubles per set, and also do not require specific installation skills.
In total, there are four main reasons why noises and squeaks can annoy the car owner of Lada Kalina, and three of them can be independently eliminated and everything returned to a safe state.
The first reason why there is a knock in the suspension is this is a poor quality of the road surface ... A suspension that is in good working order can also emit a certain amount of extraneous noise. If, when driving on a good road, the noise disappears, then everything is in order with your suspension, you can go to the item below.
If there is a knock and simultaneous vibration in the steering wheel, it is possible the reason lies in a faulty steering rack ... If you can tighten the steering rack yourself, then it is better to entrust its repair or replacement to professionals.
The third reason is lost its elasticity front suspension strut spring ... Since the spring tone is significantly reduced, the suspension hits the body directly. How to change the front struts, and with it the spring, is described in detail in this article.
And the last reason is cracked silent blocks, which are simply necessary for thoroughly damping knocks and vibrations that occur during movement. How to properly replace these elements of the front suspension, read below our article.
Lada Kalina first appeared on the Russian market on November 18, 2004. It was with this car that a new era began in the development of the Volga auto giant.
This car was produced until 2013, and its total circulation reaches 600,000 units. The car has become new in everything from the platform to the ergonomics of the cabin. The front suspension of this car is independent, of the MacPherson type, which is a significant advancement of the Lada company.
Front suspension Lada Kalina independent on MacPherson struts. This suspension is the most common in the automotive world for its price and acceptable characteristics for this price. Previously, this suspension was used in Lada, for example, in Lada Samara, but it was much poorer in terms of McPherson equipment, although it was 90% similar to it.
So, the Lada Kalina suspension consists of the following components:
Stabilizer bar;
Staples for securing the stabilizer bar;
Wishbone mountings;
Front suspension arm;
SPU bases (anti-roll bar);
Telescopic front suspension strut;
Supports in the form of a ball;
Kulaga;
Longitudinal stretching;
Stretch braces. The suspension includes screw-type and conical springs, they are not shown in the photo. The springs are located above the suspension strut. Thanks to them and the shock absorber, the smoothness and controllability of the car is ensured. The spring is made of low carbon steel to cushion shocks, bumps and bumps. When the car hits an obstacle, the wheel becomes virtually completely out of control, which is a problem. The spring is needed to return the wheel to its place. A shock absorber is necessary to damp vibrations after the wheel has returned to normal in its place. The front suspension arm removes the roll and holds the wheel on itself, and the front suspension arm is an element of setting the wheel in place when hitting obstacles. The stand of the SPU is necessary for the connection of the body and the suspension. This element evens out the vibrations of the body and suspension, which allows the car to move without problems with leaning when cornering.
On the Lada Kalina, the MacPherson suspension has improved the ride quality. Starting with Kalina, all new models of AvtoVAZ began to be equipped with MacPherson suspension. When driving, the level of impact of a bad road on the body is much more efficiently reduced, making it much more comfortable to drive a car than, for example, on a VAZ 2109, where a similar type of suspension is installed.
So, the independent MacPherson suspension consists of two axle shafts, which make the wheels practically independent from each other. This means that the wheels, when one of them hits a bump, depression or something else, does not change the level of inclination, as is the norm in semi-dependent and dependent suspensions.
Differences between the front suspension of Kalina and previously released cars of AvtoVAZ
All AvtoVAZ cars had a MacPherson suspension in front, but it was significantly different from those used in the 70s, 80s and 90s in Ford, Fiat, Volkswagen, etc. So, the main differences between the MacPherson suspension and the Lada models until 2004 are as follows:
Instead of a bearing, a bushing is mounted in MacPherson.
At McPherson, the ball bearing in the radius is larger, and the design also differs. Now it is in the upper part between the support and the spring element in a squeezed state, which perfectly helps to remove knocks when driving.
When the wheels turn, the front suspension strut, or rather its body, turns with the spring at the same time. When this happens, the shock absorber rod remains stationary.
Many motorists are afraid of the day when strange knocks appear in the front suspension in the suspension, especially in the front, which increase with increasing speed. Of course, it makes sense to worry, but with the same, the car's suspension is a solid and reliable unit that will clearly withstand a few more kilometers to the service station or garage, where it can be diagnosed.
There are four main reasons for the occurrence of knocks and squeaks in the front suspension of Lada Kalina. Of the three possible causes of knocking, two of them can be eliminated by yourself.
So, the first reason why a knock in the suspension can occur is the quality of the road surface. Yes, suspensions, even the most ideal and new ones, can squeak and knock on a bad road, even if this has not been observed before. To test this theory, it is worth driving onto a well-paved road and driving a few hundred meters, if there is no knock, everything is fine with the suspension, if not, look for the second reason.
The second reason for the occurrence of knocking, if it is accompanied by vibration in the steering wheel, is a malfunction of the steering, or rather the steering rack or thinning of the brake discs, if the discs can be replaced on your own, then in the case of control, if you are not a level 80 mechanic, it is better not to flirt right away bring the car to the service station.
The third reason is the springs that have lost their tone, as a result of which the body of the car practically beats against the suspension. You should not fight this problem on your own - it is better to immediately take the car to a service station or to a service center, since during self-repair the front suspension strut can be severely affected.
The fourth reason is the emaciated silent block, which is designed to dampen vibrations and knocks when driving. You can replace the silent block yourself, you can see the step-by-step replacement of the silent block in Lada Kalina in the next paragraph.
Replacing the silent blocks of the front suspension Lada Kalina is necessary after 15-17,000 km, otherwise there may be noise and knocking when driving. In most cases, the loss of its functions is observed after 15-17,000 km, knocks that appeared during this period of kilometers are the problem of faulty silent blocks.
The silent block replacement scheme looks like this:
The machine is placed over a pit or ditch in order to be able to comfortably see the entire suspension. The propellers are fixed by the wheels, we put the car itself on the handbrake, then it is worth checking again that the car is stationary.
Use a jack to raise the car and remove the wheel from the front.
After that, you should fix the bolts of the ball joint with your hands, after which its fasteners are removed .;
The SPU nut is unscrewed, before these, the ball-type support is knocked out into the lower part, after these manipulations the bolts are removed.
After removing the bolts, the sleeve is pulled out that blocks the lever. After pulling out the sleeve, the lever is pulled out.
There are marks on the lever that indicate the direction of installation of new silent blocks, this should be taken into account when installing new blocks.
The silent blocks must be lubricated in the place of contact with the lever. Using a vice or pliers, press the blocks until they fall off.
The diagram is approximate and is indicative for understanding how much manipulation needs to be done to replace the silent blocks.
VIDEO
If the owner of the Lada Kalina car detected the presence of extraneous knocks in the front suspension, then in this case, a thorough diagnosis of the entire chassis will be required, and probably repair, sometimes the replacement of silent blocks is required. The generally known condition of domestic roads leads to increased wear of the suspension components. Next, let's talk about the front suspension device.
A detailed examination of the design features of the front suspension in the Lada Kalina immediately reveals its main elements - shock absorbers, which are attached to the pivot pin with their lower bracket.In this unit, fixing is carried out by means of two bolts with nuts, and the upper of the fixing components allows you to adjust the wheel alignment angle (camber).
The upper part of the strut (shock absorber rod) is fixed in a support with a bearing with a nut. The support itself is attached by means of three nuts to the cup of the body side member. This structural unit is necessary to enable the strut to rotate while the vehicle is turning.
The post reacts to unevenness of the road surface with its moving element - the rod. There is a spring in the strut assembly that allows you to damp vibration of the shock absorber, thereby ensuring the smooth rocking of the body during the passage of irregularities.
Note that in Lada Kalina, the front suspension has an independent design. Levers on each side are individually connected to the body and steering knuckles.
An important component of the chassis is the stabilizer, which allows you to maintain the stability of the body during lateral displacements, which is especially important when cornering at speed.
It is also worth mentioning the stretch marks, which allow to level the longitudinal vibrations of the body during sudden starts and braking.
Knocks and squeaks coming from the front suspension are direct evidence of the appearance of damage to its elements. Note that the stern suspension reminds of itself with malfunctions much less frequently. It is structurally simpler, and its main element is a torsion beam, which is held by trailing arms on the body and connected into one system with the shock-absorbing struts.
To concretize the malfunction, one should resort to a visual inspection of the suspension elements. In most cases, this practice bears fruit, and the identified worn part is replaced. There are cases of impossibility to independently determine the breakdown in a visual way. Here you will need to contact the service for a more thorough diagnosis. As an example, such a case may be the knocking of the rod inside the shock absorber strut.
Let's go back to the inspection. To do this, the Lada Kalina car should be hung out with a lifting device or positioned over the pit. In this case, you will need to stock up on a jack for alternately hanging each side of the car. During diagnostics, each element of the chassis is checked individually. The rubber-metal liners of the levers and stabilizer struts, the integrity of the anthers of the ball joints and steering tips are examined. Also, attention is paid to the racks. They are inspected for the absence of fluid leaks and the presence of the integrity of the anthers with bumpers.
When there is a fact of violation of the integrity of these components, as well as if, when exposed to the ball joint of the lever or tip with a mount, they emit a characteristic metallic sound, then they urgently need to be replaced.
The rear suspension is diagnosed much faster. It doesn't have as many pivot joints as the front undercarriage. Inspection consists in assessing the condition of the racks. It is also recommended to pay attention to the condition of the muffler suspensions during this event. Sometimes a dangling exhaust pipe can reproduce knocking on the body and suspension components, misleading the owner.
If we consider the chassis of LADA Kalina in a universal and "cross" body design, then these structures are endowed with some differences between themselves. The front suspension of the station wagon is identical to other bodywork variations and requires serious refinement in order for the handling and stability to become a source of pride for the owner.
The "cross" version of LADA Kalina is equated to "light" off-road vehicles, therefore the elements of its chassis are reinforced and have greater rigidity. Also, due to the increased ground clearance, this modification shows better cross-country ability.
The front suspension in LADA Kalina is quite simple and reliable. Its design has been "tested" on the previous generation of the model. The manufacturer in this matter went to meet the buyers and made the chassis of the Russian car suitable for repairs.
Also, as we have seen, the option of tuning the suspension is possible, the main thing is to know the device of the front suspension, it will come in handy if you need to replace the silent blocks. This solution is popular among owners, because it allows you to improve and balance the characteristics of the chassis, which in turn gives comfort while driving.
VIDEO
After installing the new front suspension from the SS20, of course everything suited me, and the smoothness of the shock absorbers, and the missing knocks on the rebound.
Today I decided to write an article on replacing ball joints, although mine were still in good condition, I did it for the article.
Hello everyone! As promised, I am writing my review and impressions of the new SS20 suspension. As you already know what I put.
In the last article I talked about the choice of front suspension components for my Kalina. And here I will try to describe everything in more detail.
I think that most of the owners of Lada Kalina are very unhappy with the factory suspension, namely the work of the front struts. At first, when I just bought it.
This site is a private unofficial project and does not pursue any commercial purposes. All materials located on this site are presented solely for informational purposes, without any guarantees, express or implied. The site owner is not responsible for the application of the site information and its use. All risks when using the site are borne by the user. The resource is intended for readers over 18 years old.
When a knock appears in the Kalina front suspension, its entire chassis should be diagnosed. The malfunction usually manifests itself in the form of a squeak or knock. Road imperfections, bumps and cracks negatively affect the suspension.
If we consider the Kalina's suspension thoroughly, it can be seen that the basis of the entire system is the shock-absorbing hydraulic struts, attached from below to the steering knuckle. The camber element is adjusted thanks to the bolt located at the top of the steering knuckle.
In the components of the assembly there is a bracket with a hole through which the upper part of this assembly passes. The top of the pillar is fixed to the mudguard, which is equipped with the body part, with three nuts. When the car is moving, the rack sways in a certain way due to the fact that high-frequency vibrations are damped by the elasticity of the assembly.
The telescopic front suspension of the Lada Kalina car is completely independent.
The Kalina suspension, which has coiled or conical springs, makes the car move smoothly, thanks to the stabilizer located in it. This, like the levers, which are transverse braces, ensures the lateral stability of the machine. The rotation of the wheels is carried out by means of the bearing for the rotation of the rack.
Back to the table of contents
The knock and creak in the mechanisms of the Lada Kalina car is an indicator of the breakdowns of any of the parts in the chassis that have appeared in it. The rear suspension breaks down much less often than the front one, since the main components and elements of the car are assembled in front.
The malfunction of which part is caused by the breakdown can only be determined by visual diagnostics of the Lada Kalina machine.
It is needed to then carry out effective repairs. There is no need to immediately contact the service station when a knock or squeak appears - these manifestations of breakdown can only be caused by a burst rubber band.
If, during an independent visual examination, it was not possible to find out the cause of the origin of the knock and squeak, then a full diagnosis is carried out with subsequent repair.
VIDEO
After a visual inspection and determination of what causes the knocking, faulty parts and elements (for example, shock absorbers) must be dismantled.Car diagnostics should be carried out when the car is located above the inspection pit, while it must be jacked up. Parts that adhere to the frame or body require special attention.
Suspension parts are carefully checked during diagnostics. If it is found that the rubber protection of the steering end of the steering rods is torn, it needs to be repaired. It is necessary to check whether mechanical damage (tears and cracks) has appeared on the rubber seals and in which areas.
A knock in the suspension will appear if the muffler breaks. When it is swayed in different directions, the reason for this sound is revealed. Particular attention should be paid to the tie rod ends.
In this accelerated way, the front suspension of the Lada Kalina is diagnosed.
The rear suspension of the Lada Kalina 2 car assumes faster diagnostics, since there are no control elements in its design. When examining it, attention is drawn not only to the jet rods, shock absorbers and rubber seals, but also to the exhaust pipe with its attachment. If the exhaust pipe is faulty, the rear suspension of the Lada Kalina knocks dullly.
Having diagnosed the suspension, you should start repairing.
How is suspension tuning done? All units and assemblies of the car are interconnected with the suspension, which affects the braking distance, handling and acceleration dynamics. Not all drivers are comfortable with the capabilities of the standard factory-produced suspension. Tuning the suspension reduces the body swing of the car when driving at high speed, reduces its roll when cornering.
The modified suspension has a positive effect on the stability of the vehicle and contributes to better control by the driver. This dampens vibrations that are transmitted from the road surface, creating convenience for the driver and passengers.
The disadvantage of sport shock absorbers is that, due to their stiffness, other suspension parts wear out faster.
Even when tuning the suspension, short springs are installed, which leads to a change in the vehicle's ground clearance, while improving its stability and aerodynamics.
Custom springs help reduce the stiffness of the shock absorbers, which can lead to bumping on uneven country roads or damaged roads. To adapt the suspension to different types of road surface, shock absorber struts with double springs - hard and soft - are used.
With the help of the first, strong vibrations on the car body are eliminated, the second smooths out the vibration of the wheel on not very pronounced flaws in the road. Shock absorbers with adjustable stiffness make this solution versatile.
Suspensions of Lada Kalina Universal and Lada Kalina Cross have their own characteristics. Kalina station wagon is, today, one of the most popular domestic cars. At the same time, its factory suspension is not very strong and has relatively poor handling. Therefore, when tuning this car, it is recommended to upgrade the suspension. The upgraded suspension Lada Kalina 2 station wagon includes new struts, springs, shock absorbers, bearings.
Lada Kalina cross belongs to the group of off-road vehicles, the elements of its suspension are largely reinforced compared to the Kalina station wagon. It has a shorter steering wheel travel, which contributes to increased flotation.
VIDEO
The comfort and safety of travel in any car, including the Lada Kalina, largely depends on the state of the silent blocks of the front and rear suspensions. Replacing silent blocks on Kalina can be done by specialists, and if desired, with their own hands.
Someone may have a question about how to know when it's time to replace the silent blocks? There are many signs of this, they manifest themselves with "noise" and a change in the behavior of the car while driving. Most often, drivers pay attention to extraneous knocks emitted from the areas of the front or rear wheels.
The worn rubber-metal hinge on the Lada Kalina needs replacement.
For those owners who will carry out the replacement on their own, we will describe an approximate procedure algorithm. The work of replacing the silent blocks of Lada Kalina is best done on a lift, overpass, inspection pit.
If this is not observed nearby, you can replace the silent blocks on the garage floor or a suitable site. For work, you will need tools and accessories, as well as a car jack or racks for the car body. Don't forget to purchase a set of new spare parts. If everything is ready to go, you can start. First of all, we will consider how the silent blocks of the Kalina front suspension are replaced.
When replacing rubber-metal hinges on a lift, overpass or inspection pit, you do not need to remove the wheels. If the work is done on the floor, this will have to be done.
Let's look at the order of work:
First of all, it is necessary to treat all threaded connections with WD 40 liquid, and give it time to penetrate into the joints;
After some time, you can begin to untwist the connections in the front suspension. First of all, the ball joint is removed, for this they pull out the cotter pin and unscrew the nut from the bolt;
Next, you need to disconnect the bolt that secures the longitudinal brace and its hinge. After that, you need to remove it and free up the seat;
At the next stage, the stabilizer post mount is disconnected;
Now it's the turn of the bracket for the wishbone, when the bolt and nut are removed, the lever is removed.
Further, an operation to remove the worn out silent blocks of the front suspension of Lada Kalina is to be performed. To facilitate this procedure, you will need a powerful vice, a hammer, and a chisel. A thin metal screwdriver can be used. When the hinge is badly worn, it can happen that the outer shell remains in the lever cage. It needs to be knocked out, and the seat is thoroughly cleaned. The installation of new parts is also carried out in a vice. Two daisies are installed in one socket of the hinge, one on each side. Before this, the hinge is treated with soapy water, after which it is installed. The final "fine-tuning" of the installation of the rubber-metal hinge is carried out by light hammer blows around the circumference until it is fully seated.
The largest silent block of the Lada Kalina's front suspension is located at the base of the front levers. Replacing the silent blocks of the front suspension of the Lada Kalina is done without any particular difficulties. The biggest problems are to be expected when retrieving it. Sometimes it is impossible to squeeze it out in a vice, then it is simply burned out. When the rubber in the hinge burns out, all that remains is to get the outer cage.
Replacing silent blocks on Kalina with your own hands can also be done on the rear suspension of the car. In addition to new parts, you will need a jack with a stand, a "bucket", a set of wrenches, a puller, and other locksmith tools. Their choice depends on the location of the replacement of the silent blocks of Lada Kalina, their condition.
Replacing the silent blocks of the Kalina rear beam can be done on a level surface. The car is lifted with a car jack, placed on a stand, and the wheel is removed. After that, the lever of the pressure regulator in the brake system is disconnected, the parking brake cable is released. Further, with keys 19, unscrew the nut from the bolt securing the lever in the body bracket.When the lever drops down a little, you can begin to remove the hinges. This operation is usually performed using a puller, but sometimes you can get by with improvised means.
It is also necessary to press in the hinge with a device, having previously treated it with soapy water, this will facilitate its installation. Assembly is carried out in reverse order. After installing the wheels in their places, you should swing the car several times, then finally tighten the nuts on the bolts of the levers. It is advisable in the future, after a short mileage, to stretch the nuts again, check the installation angles of the wheels. Here is a rough algorithm for replacing hinges. If you have any more questions, the answers to them will be given by replacing the silent blocks of Kalina in the video:
Video (click to play).
VIDEO
