Replacing the rocker on a VAZ 2114 - how to change the rocker with your own hands

The VAZ-2109, 2114 rocker is a simple mechanism with which gears are changed. The driver, applying force in one direction or another, acts through the rocker on the gearbox. This switches on the required speed. Very rarely, the mechanism breaks down and requires partial or complete replacement. Most often the cardan shaft fails. Changing it won't be difficult. But if the rocker itself is broken, you can think about a little tuning - make a short-stroke one. This will require less effort to engage the desired gear.

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Short-throw rocker for VAZ 2114, do-it-yourself adjustment

Over time, almost everywhere possible, backlash begins to appear on cars produced by AvtoVAZ. The gearbox is no exception. It is not surprising that replacing the rocker on a VAZ 2114 has become a routine procedure familiar to all owners of this model.

Set

Determining the malfunction is quite easy:

• Gear shifts with problems, indistinctly;
• The gearbox is loose.

If such a malfunction occurs, a complete replacement of the element may be required. Moreover, many are switching to a short-throw rocker, which gives the car a more sporty character. This technology was borrowed from motorsports. By the way, a simple adjustment can turn it into a short-stroke one.

Some masters argue that it is not always wise to completely change. It is more profitable from a financial point of view to purchase a repair kit. But in fact, such repairs do not give the desired result, and after a while the link will still have to be changed.

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

Replacement instructions

Before starting work, we advise you not only to purchase a new spare part, but also to watch training videos on replacing the slide. The procedure is not very complicated, but a visual aid will never be superfluous. Especially if you do not have much experience in repairing a car and transmission in particular.

Replacement procedure

The process involves performing several sequential steps.

1. Remove the housing from your gear shift knob.
2. Raise the car using a jack. In some cases, an inspection hole will do, if you have one in your garage.
3. Now you should dismantle the console, which will give you access to the backstage.
4. The element is held in place by six bolts, which can be removed using a regular 13 mm wrench.
5. But it's not that simple. You won’t be able to unscrew the top two bolts with a wrench, so don’t even try. They are specially planted as tightly as possible, so to dismantle them you simply need to cut them down with a grinder.
6. Now you can safely remove the remaining two bolts in the lower fastening of the rocker, for which your effort and a 13 key will definitely be enough.
7. The next step is to remove the clamp and move the boot. You will need to remove the hinge. At the same time as replacing the link, we recommend changing the hinge. It would be a good idea to replace the oil seal and cardan shaft. These elements have a limited service life, and since you decide to change the slide itself, there are objective reasons to do everything as efficiently as possible.
8. After this, install the new unit in place of the old one. Act carefully so that the rubber bands of the slides fall on the welded bolts, which you previously sawed off using a grinder.
9. The assembly is now reassembled, operating in the opposite sequence to disassembly. It is not necessary to seat the top mounting bolts tightly, but try to tighten them firmly.

How to replace the oil seal

If you detect an oil leak from the gearbox, carefully inspect the crankcase. The leak will reveal itself. Lubricant usually leaks out through the CV joint seals and rocker panels.

In the latter case, to replace you will need to perform a number of actions:

1. Purchase a new gearbox seal for VAZ-2109, 2114. Its price is about 100 -200 rubles.
2. Drain the oil completely from the gearbox by unscrewing the plug from the bottom using the key “17”. If necessary, you can replace the lubricant later. It is recommended to pull out the upper dipstick to facilitate oil drainage.
3. Disconnect the cardan from the rocker arm.
4. Remove the boot, use a 10mm wrench to unscrew the bolt securing it to the gearbox rod.
5. Using an awl or a thin screwdriver, remove the old oil seal. Inspect it for damage.
6. Install the new oil seal using a pipe or large washer to press in.

After replacement, install the boot. Assess the condition of the cardan: if it has too much play, it will need replacement. After carrying out all the work, be sure to check that the speeds are turned on correctly.

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.

Why is Kalinovsky a national hero of Belarus?

There is an objective and subjective answer to this question.

First things first. Kalinovsky fought for the freedom and independence of his country. He sought to solve the agrarian question, which means he was concerned about the interests of not only a narrow elite, but also broad sections of the population.

But the main thing is that in order to achieve these goals, he was not afraid to sacrifice his life.

Kalinowski again led the uprising on July 31, 1863, when it had already begun to decline. Kastus could have easily not returned to power, but easily emigrated and lived abroad for many years. He had the same opportunity in the fall of 1863, when active hostilities ended on the territory of Belarus. But he decided to continue the fight and planned performances the following year, 1864. When Kastus was executed, he was only 26 years old.

Of course, one cannot do without subjectivity. After all, in order for a person to become a legend, a certain myth must develop around him. Kalinovsky’s extremely short life, his love story (in “Leaves of the West Shybenitsy” he wrote to both the people and the girl he loved), and his romantic appearance helped give birth to this myth.

Kalinovsky became extremely popular in the BSSR back in the 1920s, during the Belarusianization policy. Although he was more likely perceived as a symbol of popular anger towards the Poles-oppressors than as a fighter against the tsarist regime. During the Great Patriotic War, Kalinovsky became a symbol of the fight against the occupiers. After the war, the emphasis was on his social policy, criticism of serfdom and landowners. Be that as it may, the image of Kastus increasingly entered the consciousness of Belarusians. Moreover, it is precisely as a national hero who is preparing an uprising that he ended up on the pages of fiction (for example, in the famous novel by Vladimir Korotkevich “Kalasy fell by your fire”).

But there is another reason. Belarus did not immediately begin to be called Belarus. Many of our famous compatriots (from Kosciuszko to Mickiewicz) called themselves Litvins and belonged to several cultures at the same time.

Sports

We noted that for the VAZ 2114 you can install a sports short-throw rocker. Outwardly they are quite similar, but the difference in work is felt immediately. On a sports unit, gears shift faster and smoother. It's all about the design of the backstage itself. Unfortunately, it is precisely because of this that the process of independent replacement becomes almost impossible.

Sports model

If you decide to install a short-throw rocker on your VAZ 2114, contact trusted car services, or even better, a studio that specializes in tuning. Such events are classified as technical improvement, which is why no one understands this better than tuning specialists. Even official AvtoVAZ car services.

In conclusion

Now you know how to replace the short-stroke linkage and understand that it is within your power. The main thing is to be patient and the convenience of a short gearbox will appear in your car.

Published April 11, 2018

Many owners of the “fourteenth” are familiar with the situation when the gearshift knob begins to rattle, resonating with the operation of the engine. This phenomenon is especially noticeable at the latter’s rotation speed in the range of 2000-2500 rpm. Actually, this is a problem not only with the VAZ 2114 gearshift knob, but also with other similar models with a similar gearshift lever design.

In such a situation, replacing the VAZ 2114 gearbox knob is not necessary, and the problem can be fixed on your own, which will not require a lot of time and money.

Content

Varieties of backstage

There are many models and designs. Each of them is characterized by its own characteristics. They are usually classified into two main types:

• long stroke;
• short-stroke.

Long-stroke scenes are often called standard. They were used in the production of cars of the domestic VAZ brand (starting from 2109, etc.).

Short-stroke rockers are typical for Kalina cars. They are similar in design to long-stroke ones.

Attention! The main difference between long-stroke and short-stroke is size. It is due to this that it is more convenient to change gears to second.

The short-stroke one is characterized by a convenient lever stroke, which is its main advantage. Thanks to its small size, the range of movement is significantly reduced, making gear shifting more convenient. Another plus in this regard is a clearer move.

According to reviews from users of such devices, for the VAZ 2114 the main disadvantage concerns the cost. The price for a short-stroke one is much higher. Also, after installation, you need to put more effort into switching.

Next you need to make an adjustment. To do this correctly, you need to know how to set up the rocker on a VAZ 2114. This process is described in detail below.

Modernization of standard to short-stroke

If you are not afraid of the minus associated with reducing the time before repairing another unit, but it is too easy to buy a ready-made copy, know that the standard rocker on a VAZ 2114 can be converted into a short-stroke one with due effort.

To carry out this operation you will need:

• standard rocker 2114;
• backstage repair kit 2114 (the bushings and axle from it will be useful);
• ball nut;
• metal tube with a diameter of 15 mm;
• steering cardan.

When all the necessary spare parts have been found, you must perform the steps in the following order:

1. We cut the ball from the wings.
2. We grind the lower edge of the cut so that it fits the tube.
3. We put on the pipe and scald.
4. We weld a ball nut to the lower edge of the structure.
5. We attach the cardan to the gearshift lever.
6. Then we proceed as when replacing the rocker seal and put everything back together.

Replacing the backstage with a short-stroke one

CLARIFICATION! The essence of this procedure is that reducing the stroke is achieved by changing the length of the pressure lever. The action we performed is aimed at reducing the shift lever on our side, by increasing it on the side of the box.

If you carry out the modernization using this “makeshift” method, you will not have to remove the standard rocker.

Backstage adjustment

Step-by-step instructions on how to adjust the rocker on a VAZ 2114:

1. Loosening the nut located on the clamp;
2. Adjusting the position of the lever (at this stage you need to place it in the reverse position, and then tighten the nut on the clamp;
3. Checking the gear engagement (here you need to carefully monitor the position - if the left side prevails when engaging reverse gear, then you need to smoothly move the cardan counterclockwise; if, on the contrary, the speed has “gone” to the right, then you need to turn it clockwise).

The correctness of the result of the adjustment process can be easily verified. To do this, you just need to install the lever in the middle. If everything was done correctly, the neutral gear will engage.

Advice! Watch the position of the lever itself. When installed correctly, the part will move freely. If it still interferes with the passenger or driver’s seat, then re-adjustment is required.

Causes of gearbox failure

The complex mechanism constantly works under load and under extreme conditions. Constant vibration, rising temperatures, dust and dirt. If one or more speeds fail to turn on, you should check:

• cable tension and integrity;
• fastening the scenes;
• wear on the clutch disc;
• petals on a basket;
• bearing integrity;
• plug condition.

Clutch

When the clutch discs wear out, the pedal moves up and its position becomes higher than the others. In this case, when turned on, a crunching sound may be heard and the lever does not move, as if it is resting against an obstacle. You should not force the assembly, as this can lead to more serious damage - the gears will fly.

You can check by removing the rubber plug. The destroyed disc leaves fibers that look like tangled strands of hair. If such a phenomenon occurs, then a new clutch disc should be installed.

Due to constant loads, the cable stretches and must be periodically adjusted and tightened. In this case, the VAZ 21093 does not engage the first and second gears, and the rear may also fail. To fix the breakdown, you need to drive into the pit and tighten the cable. If it is worn out, replace it immediately. You can do this yourself.

A similar breakdown can also manifest itself in the failure of the gears to engage while the engine is running. Sliding along the splines is limited and fixation does not occur.

Basket

The reason for difficult shifting of individual gears, especially if there is a crackling sound that gradually fades during movement, may be the destruction of the spacer ring in the basket

Notice that there are drops of oil on the outside. Then remove the basket and check the O-ring and disc blades

Pay attention when purchasing new parts, because on some models the disk is missing and then you have to install pins and secure it yourself.

Cardan wings from Kalina on VAZ 2114

The original cardan on the VAZ 2114 has slight play. That is why its movement is characterized by vagueness. To fix this, you need to replace the part with a Kalinovskaya one.

Attention ! The Kalinovskaya yoke cardan is slightly longer than the original one. That is why it is impossible to install it in stock form. The part needs to be shortened. To do this, you need to prepare a grinder, a clamp, tape and a grinding tool. You should also dismantle the original cardan in advance.

Step-by-step instructions on how to shorten the Kalinovsky cardan:

1. Measurement of the original part and the Kalinovskaya one (here you need to wrap tape around the tip of the cardan for cutting);
2. Shortening (for convenience, you should insert the cardan into the clamp; then you need to cut off the excess part of the part with a grinder);
3. Grinding (the finished shortened Kalinovsky cardan should be sanded with a special machine; this is necessary for ease of installation).

Step-by-step instructions on how to install the driveshaft from the Kalina on a VAZ 2114:

1. Checking the size (you need to insert the cardan into the appropriate hole; at this stage, the correctness of the shortening is checked; if the part fits in well, then everything is done correctly);
2. Placement of the wing boot;
3. Installation of a new part (here you need to place the driveshaft from the viburnum in place of the original one and secure it with a key);
4. Pulling the boot (the previously installed boot must be pulled onto the cardan).

Advice! When replacing parts, pay attention to the oil seal. It is best to replace it with a new one.

Removing the gearshift lever

Before you begin dismantling the handle, you need to carefully examine the entire space next to it and understand how it comes apart. There is nothing complicated about this, the main thing is to follow our instructions exactly:

1. If there are additional armrests and other elements installed independently, we dismantle them so as not to damage them during the work.
2. Carefully remove the casing (plastic or leather - approx.) so as not to tear or break it.
   Dismantling should be carried out carefully so as not to break anything.
3. Now that all the interior decoration is visible, let's move directly to the backstage.
   To do this, using a key set to “13”, unscrew the nut securing the lever. If the lever does not budge, you can treat the surface with WD-40.
4. After this, you can dismantle the lever with the same bushing, and carry out work to eliminate rattling and vibration.
   The old bushing is marked with a red marker.

Vibration Elimination Process

After you have the bushing with the lever in your hands, carefully inspect it visually for visible damage and signs of wear. Because if they are available, you may have to buy the same spare element, so that a little later you won’t have to do the work of dismantling, repairing and adjusting it.

The new bushing looks much better

The procedure for repair work with the bushing

1. First of all, we dismantle the plastic cover on the bushing in such a way as to free its metal base.
   Disassembled gear lever bushing
2. We inspect it for traces of friction, which will indicate a discrepancy in its size (when the bushing is several millimeters longer, usually 2-3 mm - approx.).
   We went to the store and measured the new bushing there and compared it with ours!
3. If the above facts are confirmed, then this reason can be corrected by simply grinding off the excess by hand using a file.
4. Next, we move on to repairing the lever itself, and if there is any damage, friction, etc. on its body, we simply wrap this area with ordinary electrical tape in order to fix it more tightly in place and provide it with the tightest contact.

Replacing the universal joint

1. Working with the clamp (on the drive rod it must be released and then pulled off the rod);
2. Knocking down the cardan (before this, you need to remove the boot; you can knock down the part with gentle blows of a hammer);
3. step 3 - installation of a new part (the procedure is performed in the reverse order: putting on the boot, fixing the cardan, putting the drive on the rod; the clamp is not tightened).

Next you need to adjust the system. As a result of self-replacement of parts or simply over time, the rocker may become loose. Fixing this problem is quite simple.

Sources

• vaz-2114.info/regulirovka-kulisy-vaz-2114/
• luxvaz.ru/vaz-2114/80-zamena-kulisy.html
• drive2.ru/l/548837172996735097/

Where does the vibration come from?

In this article we will popularly understand where the legs “grow” from and what to do. As expected, this is a mistake by the VAZ design bureau, sometimes it is the result of “tuning”, but we will consider all the reasons in detail, as well as methods for solving the problem.

Possible options:

1. When moving, the bushing connecting the lever and the rod first begins to rub and then hit the edge of the rod. This vibration creates this sound. This is a pure engineering miscalculation, the length of the sleeve is worked out incorrectly, its length is longer than necessary and it is this extra edge that catches.
2. Replacing the lever with a Kalinovsky one, here the rattling comes along with the positive effects of the replacement. Due to the imperfection of the design, Kalina's driveshaft produces vibration, which is subsequently transmitted to all structural elements. The vibration and sound remain even without the lever.
3. The retaining spring is broken; the first symptom is that the VAZ 2114 gearbox lever dangles freely in neutral gear, absolutely not fixed in the position between third and fourth. If the problem suddenly appears, then the spring is to blame, and only repairing the gearbox will help here, otherwise the remains of the spring will break the entire box, then it will be really expensive.
4. Sometimes this occurs due to general wear and tear of the car's shock absorbing parts, gearbox mounts and engine.

Car owners put off the problem until forever “later”, due to lack of time and money, but it’s worth knowing that the repair procedure is inexpensive, done with your own hands, and costs very little

Let's sum it up

Vibration after “Kalinovsky tuning” is inevitable, and all artisanal methods are ineffective. As for replacing vibration-damping elements, a repair kit will help, which is initially better to buy for the slide. If its installation does not help, then it’s worth purchasing new pillows. Another option is to install an additional locking spring directly on the lever. The solution is good if the problem is not a broken spring in the gearbox, otherwise the time to buy a new gearbox is just a matter of your luck.

Published June 18, 2017

Owners of domestic car brands experience problems with the lever when changing gears. If the box handle “does not obey,” then most likely we are talking about a broken linkage. It is best to take the car to a car service center, but you can fix the part yourself. Below we will tell you what adjusting the VAZ 2114 rocker is and how to do it, and also describes the types of rockers and the process of replacing the oil seal and cardan.