DIY Lada Granta automatic transmission repair

In detail: do-it-yourself repair of automatic transmission Lada Grant from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.

It was the JF414E automatic transmission that the designers of Lada Grants chose for installation on the luxury versions of these budget cars.

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Initially, it was planned to complete the grants with "automatic machines" from a more eminent manufacturer - the Japanese company Aisin AW60-40. But, despite the fact that at that time this box was considered morally obsolete, its cost was still higher than that of the JF414E of another Japanese manufacturer - Jatko.

It was this fact, and not the reliability of the automatic transmission, that determined the choice of Russian automakers. At one time, these boxes were also installed on Almeri (and, moreover, exclusively on Russian-assembled Almeri), but over time they were nevertheless replaced by similar Aisin boxes. So today JF414E is installed only on domestically produced cars.
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To be fair, it should be said that the reliability of the four-stage JF414E is not lower than that of its Aisinov counterpart. On this subject, the owners of the grand can not worry.

The problem lies elsewhere: the Jatka box is much less common, and therefore spare parts for it, if you decide to repair the Lada Granta automatic transmission not in the VAZ-branded service, may not be at the master's hand. But this is not a problem either: any components for this box can be easily purchased at almost any spare parts store that sells components for Russian cars.

The first thing grant holders have to deal with when it comes to automatic transmissions is an oil change. And this despite the fact that the manufacturer of the automatic transmission claims that the oil in these boxes does not need to be changed throughout their entire service life. However, according to the car service masters, this is not the case.

With systematic overloads of the automatic transmission (and, given the small power of VAZ engines, this happens often), the transmission fluid becomes contaminated quite quickly - by the end of the first hundred thousand km. mileage of the car. It is at this moment that the first replacement should be made.

Most mechanics are convinced that these automatic transmissions are not capricious and not particularly sensitive to the brand of oil. Say, they can be filled not only with oils recommended by the manufacturer, but also their numerous analogues. On the one hand, this is true: both the JF414E valve body and its mechanical component will not suffer from this at all, but the contacts of the solenoids (valve body valves) at the same time begin to oxidize much faster, which very soon leads to transmission malfunctions. In this case, an experienced foreman will immediately determine what the problem is and that on the JF414E automatic transmission, the repair will consist in cleaning the valve contacts and, in general, in checking the operability of the transmission electronics.

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Oddly enough, but it is the wiring that is the weakest point of this box. Apparently, the quality of the Russian car assembly affects. The most common faults are:

  • Image - DIY repair of automatic transmission lada grantOxidation of solenoid contacts;
  • Violation of wire insulation;
  • Broken wires and cable ties.

Fortunately, all of these faults are easily remedied. The main thing is to understand the reason for the automatic transmission failure and this is done by the method of computer diagnostics of the car.

The difficulty here is as follows: the VAZ ECU does not have the function of storing transmission errors, therefore, if these errors appear and disappear, it turns out to be impossible to calculate the faulty unit, guided by the information received from the control unit. The malfunction has to be literally "caught", which is not so easy to do in a car service.But the master can't ride with the owners of the car, waiting for the box to "fail"?

Therefore, the masters solve this problem in a very original way: the car is installed on a lift - so that its wheels do not touch the ground - and in this position the transmission is tested in all modes - from idle engine speed to reverse gear. As a result, the breakdown manifests itself in one way or another and the master finds the faulty unit.

In addition to the wiring, it may turn out to be a valve body that is out of order due to the same low-quality oil. So, oil clots, coupled with contaminants that have got into the transmission fluid, clog the valve body channels through which oil circulates, as a result of which failures occur when switching to a particular gear. Repair of the automatic transmission of Grant in this case consists in disassembling the valve body and thoroughly flushing it.

Simultaneously with cleaning the parts of the valve body from contamination, the master carries out their defect identification, that is, determines which of them have undergone excessive wear. If there are too many of them, then the repair of the automatic transmission may be simply unprofitable and for Grant's automatic transmission, the replacement will, from an economic point of view, the optimal solution.

As an alternative to the original VAZ automatic transmission, a four-speed automatic transmission Aisin, similar in its parameters, can be installed on a car. True, it costs a little more than the Jatka one, but if you are traveling in your car across Europe, such a replacement is quite logical. Indeed, if Grants had a transmission breakdown not in Russia, it would not be easy to find the spare parts required for its repair in European countries.

Lada Granta uses a 4-speed automatic transmission from Jatco JF414E (AY-K3) with electronic control.

The automatic transmission has a torque converter lock-up mode in 3rd and 4th gear. It is determined by the drop in revolutions in the corresponding gears.
There is overheating protection, which is triggered above 114C, while the "gear" lights up on the tidy, but you can go, everything below is considered the norm.
At negative temperatures, it is recommended not to start driving right away, you need to hold the car with the brake and drive the selector in all modes for at least a couple of minutes. The box is warmed up by the engine and when driving with a lock. Until the box warms up, higher gears (4th to 40C) and blocking of the gas turbine will not turn on.
The automatic transmission is controlled by its own ECU in a sealed case, it is located on the left under the headlight in the direction of travel. The box ECU interacts with the engine ECU and other nodes via a common CAN bus.
Only the Parking mode is mechanically activated, other modes are activated by the ECU. You should not turn on the Parking lot with significant slopes and other loads, it is better to use the handbrake.

Button “O / D OFF” (Overdrive Off) in the on state prohibits the connection of the fourth, highest gear. When the button is pressed, the automatic machine is three-stage. In the normal (main) automatic transmission mode, the car loses a little in dynamics, but the fuel consumption decreases.

When it is recommended to use the main mode (O / D ON):
1.with uniform movement at high speed (on highways, on high-speed sections)
2.at speeds above 70 km / h (fuel consumption decreases, revs drop)
3.Many generally recommend never turning off O / D, except for those cases when quick acceleration is required (for example, to overtake someone or actively drive through the city during rush hour).

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Lada Granta is a new modern car that recently rolled off the assembly line of AvtoVAZ. The newest Lada Granta automatic transmission problems are still in test mode. The machine is equipped with two types of gearboxes. The first is a mechanical, 5-speed, differential, equipped with a main gear. Other models are equipped with an automatic transmission.

Of course, many drivers are always interested in what problems may arise with the car and its parts.Today, on the roads of our country, Lada Granta is more and more noticeable. Repair of the automatic transmission installed on the Lada Granta is becoming quite relevant. We can say that the automatic transmission is one of the most expensive parts of a car. Replacing an automatic transmission on a used car sometimes costs almost half the price of the Lada Grant itself.

In older cars, frequent breakdowns involve the gearbox. This is the weakest link. The automatic transmission may fail at any time. Box repair is always very difficult and time consuming, it is expensive. However, if you provide Lada with proper care, then her automatic transmission will work reliably and will not require repair for a long period. Most of all, the automatic transmission is afraid of overheating.

This often happens under heavy load. When Lada Granta is in an overheated state, the oil seals get very hot. Gaskets begin to leak due to loss of elasticity. Deformation of automatic transmission parts occurs, they quickly break. As a result, this reliable unit requires major overhaul.

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You can diagnose automatic transmission malfunction while driving

Failure of the automatic transmission or its malfunction is quickly detected when the car is moving. The first characteristic signs are:

  • strong jerks;
  • the transfer does not turn on;
  • oil flows;
  • the indicator flashes.

These signs require immediate attention and repair. Some malfunctions of the gearbox of the Lada Granta car can be eliminated by an experienced motorist. Basically, we are talking about the simplest operations:

  • elimination of oil leakage;
  • spontaneous gear shifting.

Perhaps the problem lies in the connection of wires and contacts. Repair of the Lada Grant box will come down only to cleaning the contacts.

Is it possible to tow a car with automatic transmission? Many believe that it is impossible to tow a broken Lada Granta on a cable. This is true, but towing is possible under certain conditions.

If you drive at a speed of no more than 50 km / h at a distance of 25 km, then the front-wheel drive Lada Granta car will feel great. One hour after cooling down, you can continue towing. Four-wheel drive vehicles cannot be towed.

Most often, motorists have to deal with frequently occurring characteristic malfunctions.

The car does not move forward. Moreover, the inclusion of reverse gear does not cause problems. The cause may be a breakage of the friction discs or a ruptured piston cuff. Perhaps the O-rings have broken or the valve that regulates the gearshift is simply jammed.

To cope with the defect, it is necessary to replace and install other clutches. Replace all oil seals and install other O-rings. In addition, the valve needs to be cleaned.

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If Lada Granta is unable to move backward, there is no third gear, it means that the clutch that regulates the forward movement has failed, or the cuff attached to the piston that includes the forward travel has broken. In addition, if severe wear appears, then the sealing rings, the front clutch have been destroyed, or the splined mechanism that secures the sun gear has simply been cut off.

The repair consists in the fact that it is necessary to install other friction discs and install new oil seals, install new O-rings. All unusable parts must be replaced.

It happens that it is impossible to turn on the reverse gear. This means that the brake band has completely worn out or the cuff has broken. A malfunctioning piston rod must also be considered.

The repair consists in replacing the brake band, cuff and the rod itself.

It happens that there is no movement. This can cause the following breakdowns:

  • the hydraulic transformer is out of order;
  • the oil pump has failed;
  • insufficient amount of oil;
  • the filter mesh is clogged.
  • the friction discs are broken;
  • defect in the brake band;
  • the cuff is torn;
  • O-rings are broken;
  • the valve responsible for the first speed is stuck.

In this case, a new hydraulic transformer must be installed.If the matter is in the oil pump, you need to remove the bolts securing the GT, together with the flywheel. Between them it is necessary to install spacers with a thickness of 2 mm. Tighten the bolts dead.

It is necessary to start the car, add oil to make the volume correspond to the upper limit, flare the filter. Thoroughly flush the mesh; if it becomes unusable, install another filter.

You can dismantle the brake band, install a new one. Install other discs on the brake clutch. Put on good cuffs. Fit new O-rings and clean the valve after disassembly.

Sometimes the car is stationary, but when the gear is engaged, a strong jolt is felt. The car slips and continues to stand. This means that the hydraulic transformer has broken or the volume of automatic transmission oil is too low. The oil filter may be clogged. You just need to install a new torque converter and just add gear oil to the correct level. And, of course, clean the filter.

The car moves backward, but only first gear can be engaged to move forward (the rest are missing). This means that the control valve located on the centrifugal speed lever is stuck; the teeth of the helical gear of the gear shift axis are broken; cut off the cotter pin holding the helical gear on the switch axis, or simply jammed the valve responsible for the operation of the speeds.

Flush and clean the valve, install a new gear, and mount a new derailleur. Insert a new cotter pin and clean the valve system.

During normal driving, when you have to move on a long ascent, turning on the last speed, the car slips. Downshift engages prematurely. This means that very little oil is poured into the gearbox, the cuffs are worn out and there is significant wear on all O-rings, the disks have stopped working.

It is necessary to fill in the correct amount of oil and replace all broken parts with new ones.

If the speed lever is set to "N" and the Lada Granta continues to move, then the cable adjustment is incorrect and the drive lever does not work well. The piston clutch may have jammed or the discs may not come off the plate due to long towing.

It is necessary to adjust the drive cable and repair the clutch block. Remove all broken parts, replace, install others.

The speeds are switched at high revs - it means that there is a poor setting of the cable that controls the operation of the throttle mechanism, or the centrifugal regulator is jammed. Maybe dirt has got in and the filter mesh is clogged or the throttle valve is stuck.

It is necessary to adjust the cable, blow out and clean the valve. Install another filter and clean the entire valve system.

When the accelerator pedal is pressed sharply, there is no lower gear, the so-called kickdown. There may be several reasons:

    The pressure sensor stopped working.

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To eliminate the malfunction, you will have to replace the pressure sensor

It is necessary to install a new pressure sensor and a new switch. Clean the changeover valve and replace any broken wires. Then adjust the throttle cable.

If it is not possible to brake with the engine when the second speed is turned on, it means that the brake band does not work and the sealing collar is broken. The modulating valve may be stuck.

In such cases, it is simply necessary to install a good brake band and other piston seals. Next, clean the valve system. That's all.

When shifting gears, the clutches slip. This means that the filter screen is clogged or the oil volume is insufficient.

In this case, you need to install a new filter, add oil. The filled oil must exceed the upper level. A new clutch can also be installed.

There is a grinding noise where the differential is located.It is not functioning the driven gear of the main differential and the teeth of the drive gear are broken. Probably, there was an increased wear of the bearings and a much increased clearance on the axle, a differential play appeared.

Here you just need to replace the differential and install new bearings.

If the reverse gear does not turn on and the second and third speeds are absent, it means that all the splines of the drum on the sun gear have been cut off. You just need to install a new drum.

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Small aluminum shavings on the bottom of the vehicle indicate the presence of a malfunction.

If the bottom of the pallet is strewn with fine aluminum shavings, then there may be several reasons: the sliding bearing collapsed, the aluminum sleeve located in the planetary burst. It is possible that there is also a large backlash in the seats of the differential bearings.

It is necessary to replace all the unusable parts and half of the case, where the broken socket was formed. If the pallet magnet is covered with small rollers, then the roller bearing on the planetary gear is out of order. It is necessary to install a new bearing.

There is also such a problem when the oil poured into the automatic transmission begins to foam. Its color changes. Vehicle slip appears. This means that water has entered the box. There was a mixing of oil with water, a foamy emulsion was formed. The oil pump stopped working, the emulsion heavily clogged the filter.

The sealing of the radiator tube may have broken. Antifreeze mixed with oil. The resulting reaction formed a foamy mass that clogged the filter screen. It is enough just to rinse the automatic transmission parts and inspect the radiator. If it is impossible to repair it, it must be replaced.

Thus, there are a lot of breakdowns. It often takes a lot of time to eliminate them. However, if you know the reasons for their occurrence and the basics of repair, then you can cope on your own.