Electric power steering on a VAZ 2110: do-it-yourself installation (used price)

VAZ 2110 cars are equipped with electric power steering, which makes drivers incredibly happy. This addition significantly improves the maneuverability and controllability of the car, which allows the driver to feel more confident on the road.

In addition, the driver does not need to exert much effort to control the steering wheel, which makes it possible to make long trips without feeling tired.

Electric power steering for VAZ 2110 cars can be installed independently if necessary, but to do this you need to understand the device.

Story

Back in 2002, engineers from the Novosibirsk Technical University developed this electric power steering, which has become so popular. After all stages of creating the device were completed, the device was tested at the VAZ plant for several years.

Russian manufacturers have done everything to ensure reliable and high-quality advantages of the unit over similar foreign-made devices. The amplifier uses alternating current, which ensures reliable and durable operation.

Priora electric power steering diagram

But the main thing for our drivers was the acceptable cost of this unit, much lower than that of Western components. In addition, the electric booster can become a reliable protector against theft. Since electric amplifiers were invented for domestic brands, they are produced accordingly in Russia, at the Berdsk Electromechanical Plant, which became a subsidiary of VAZ.

The electric power steering itself was first invented and implemented back in 1990 in Japan at the factories of the Toyota concern. The first advantages of the device that it showed were characterized by the following indicators:

The unit operates even when the engine is turned off;
When the component operates, significant fuel savings may be observed over a period of time;
All controllability indicators are significantly improved;
Control reliability reaches great heights;
Creates good safety conditions for constant driving.

Differences from power steering

You need to understand that power steering is a power steering and these two devices are constantly compared, figuring out which one is better. In general terms, we can say that these two components may have common characteristics, but the electric amplifier contains an electronic unit.

It is this difference that makes it more functional, and its performance is characterized by the following indicators:

The sensors of the electronic unit constantly monitor the speed of movement, they read its trajectory and monitor the serviceability of the working components;
After the data is collected, it is transferred to a special electronic control unit where it is processed;
The artificial intelligence of the control system changes the parameters of the master cylinder automatically;
The oil pressure level is adjusted only by the position of the valve; it can be either open or closed;
The higher the speed the car begins to pick up, the more intensively and actively the valve opens;
In the process of increasing speed, the severity of steering wheel control also increases in parallel, and this in turn increases the degree of safety and stability when driving the VAZ 2110;
In addition, the operation of the electric booster is not affected by the presence of fuel, it does not affect its consumption.

If the effectiveness of the braking system decreases sharply, then there is a high probability that the problem is related to the master cylinder. This article will help you replace it:

Types and advantages of power steering

The steering of the VAZ 2114 has undergone significant changes when compared with its predecessors in the form of the first generation Samara. Driving has become really better.

Installation kit

Customers had the opportunity to choose between electric power steering and power steering, that is, electric power steering and power steering. But how do these systems differ from each other, which one should you prefer and why? Let's try to figure this out.

Electric booster

Electric power steering operates using pulses of electrical current. This is a rather complex system in which each individual part has its own important role. Because of this, when at least one unit fails, the operation of the entire device is disrupted, it can completely stop working.

Electromechanical amplifier circuit

The task of the car owner whose car has an EUR installed is to constantly monitor the condition of the unit. A special controller is responsible for the operation of current pulses. With its help, the driver can independently set the degree of gain.

The EUR performs several tasks.

It has a positive effect on handling, maneuverability, perfectly holds the car on the road, and allows you to feel the car. Remove the electric booster, and driving becomes a complete test of the driver's nerves and physical fitness.
It copes well with temperature changes, which are especially typical for the Russian climate. Even extremely low temperatures do not affect the electric power steering, which allows the entire steering system of the car to adequately withstand such operating conditions.
The power from the electric booster has a positive effect on fuel consumption. By adjusting the degree of gain, you thereby control the appetite of your car. So the appearance of EUR on the VAZ 2114 became a landmark event for the domestic automobile industry.

Power steering

The hydraulic booster includes a large number of elements that require not only constant monitoring, but also careful handling.

The operating principle of the power steering is based on the interaction of the steering with the oil fluid, which is contained in a special container. This is where the name of the type of amplifier comes from, since the work is based on the force of the working fluid.

Despite the rather complex technology, power steering is effective, safe, provides comfortable control, and allows you to control the behavior of the car even if the front wheels break down.

Alas, the hydraulic booster is not without its drawbacks. The main one is frequent breakdowns. They arise mainly due to leakage of working fluid.

The functions of the power steering are as follows:

The car becomes more obedient, maneuvers well, and responds to the driver’s steering input;
Provides softening of impacts on the steering wheel when passing difficult road sections. There are more than enough of these in our country;
The hydraulic booster is ideal for regular driving on country roads. In this component, the electric amplifier is significantly inferior to the power steering;
The driver feels the road better, makes timely decisions, and the system responds to them;
Strengthening due to the working fluid allows you to reduce the number of revolutions of the steering wheel rim to perform maneuvers. This saves the driver's effort.

Principle of operation

The work of EMURU, that is, the electromechanical power steering, is aimed at reducing the driver’s control efforts. The device is also designed to actively return the steered wheels and steering wheel to their original position after a maneuver. Fewer turns of the steering wheel will return the wheels to their original position.

Thanks to the device, the car returns to straight-line motion faster, which ensures driving safety.

The unit itself is a modular design that is built into the steering column.

The module consists of two main components:

The power unit is a synchronous electric device;
Control type controller.

The installation of an electric booster is especially important if the owner of a VAZ 2110 installs wider tires on large-diameter wheels compared to standard factory ones. Such a problem as an “unruly” steering wheel is eliminated in the case of electric power assistance; the steering wheel obeys the driver even with a light touch.

General diagram of electric power steering

If previously the driver had to constantly hold the steering wheel with both hands and put a lot of effort into turning it, now everything can be done with one finger.

Thanks to these indicators, the VAZ 2110 is considered one of the safest cars on domestic roads.

One of the main components of the brake system is the caliper. Details of self-repair of this part are outlined here:

What is "Light Steering"

Light steering

Currently, additional equipment called “Light Steering Wheel” is especially popular among owners of the domestic automobile industry. This mechanism is a modernized standard gearbox. In terms of its external characteristics, it looks like a regular power steering, however, its internal structure differs from its factory counterparts.

Its design includes a third support intended for the shaft. It allows you to reduce the sensitivity of impacts transmitted to the steering wheel and reduce the bending moment. Needle bearings replaced the previously installed bronze bushings, thanks to which the service life of such a gearbox increased.

In addition, ball bearings are installed in the pendulum arm of the so-called steering linkage rods, which are installed in the device instead of the plastic bushings used previously. Thanks to ball bearings, the wear of parts and their friction against each other have been significantly reduced. This makes the swing arm very durable. It can be argued that the entire car will sooner fall into disrepair than a given mechanical unit.

Specifications

Like any other module in a car, the electric amplifier has its own indicators that must be taken into account. To make it clear what this unit is, its technical characteristics should be given:

The maximum torque compensation is 35 Nm;
Current consumption at average Mmax = 35 Nm and steering wheel rotation speed of 360 degrees per second is 50A;
Operating temperatures range from - 40 to + 85 degrees Celsius;
The total mass of the unit is 9.5 kilograms;
Electronically controlled motor - reluctance induction;
The rotation is reversed;
The presence of three phases;
A worm gearbox with three starts is installed;
The worm shaft is made of 40x steel;
The worm wheel is made of carbon fiber UPA 6/30-2.

Steering column with electric power steering

These are all the characteristics of a component that you need to know in order to interact with it. These indicators are especially relevant because the amplifier is an electrical unit and you need to be careful with it.

Component Benefits

The electric steering wheel has a number of advantages, which led to the fact that it is installed not only on the VAZ 2110, but also on other models of this plant. In addition to technical characteristics, it has other equally important indicators:

Simplicity of installation work when installing the unit;
The unit consumes a relatively small amount of electricity;
The unit does not affect the environmental performance of the car;
Possible installation of the unit on other VAZ models;
Parametric indicators, that is, an effective reduction in torque according to an increase in vehicle speed;
During operation, no additional care or use of various special materials is required;
At low temperatures, this option for strengthening the steering wheel performs better.

The only drawback of this device is the fact that it works a little weaker than the same hydraulic booster.

New electric power steering VAZ 2110 with components

But in the case of domestic roads, this gain is quite enough to feel comfortable behind the wheel.

Price issue

Wanting to install an EU on a VAZ 2110, many car owners are interested in how much the installation will cost them.

We cannot say the exact prices of such services at car services, since each service station has its own pricing policy. If you plan to do the installation yourself, then we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the approximate price list for everything that you will need during the work process.

There is always a desire to modernize your favorite car, so installing EPS (electric power steering) on a VAZ 2110 will be a good tuning of your car.

Preparing for installation

The fact is that not all VAZ 2110 cars are equipped with this pleasant component, so drivers often have to install the amplifier themselves. This work is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance, and if you follow some rules, you can carry it out quite effectively.

In addition, you can even purchase a new electric amplifier via the Internet and, after fiddling around a little in the garage, install it on your “top ten”. Since the cost of the unit is not so small, saving on installation will be pleasant and practical.

In order to install an electric booster on a VAZ car, you must first prepare some tools and spare parts:

Electric power steering;

Electric booster VAZ 2110 Electric booster VAZ 2110

Electric booster control unit VAZ 2110

Marking of the electric amplifier VAZ 2110

Electric power steering pads

Plate;

DIY plate

Set of wires;

Wiring

Promval;

Promval

Steering wheel and casing;

Steering wheel from Kalina

The reverse part of the steering wheel from Kalina The reverse part of the steering wheel from Kalina The reverse part of the steering wheel from Kalina

Screwdrivers of different configurations;
Ruler;
Drill.

Installation

No oils or other substances are required, since the work is done with electricity and not with mechanical components. After all components are prepared, you should proceed to direct installation, which will take place in the following sequence:

It is necessary to remove the standard terminal from the block and move it to the block located on the harness;

Pads Pads

After this, the free terminal extending from the harness moves to the place where the standard wire was located, adjacent to the block. This will make it possible to pass a standard type wire between the harnesses. The wire coming from the blocks has a rating of 50 A;

50A fuse

Pads in a harness Pads in a harness

EUR connectors Harness blocks in the electric amplifier connector

Now you need to slowly separate the steering shaft housing, then remove the ignition switch and separate the switches. This must be done slowly to prevent cracking of the casing;

Removing the casing, switches, ignition switch

Carefully unscrew the bolt that holds the steering rack and then remove the rack itself;

Unscrew the bolt on the rail

It is necessary to measure the length of the shafts and if you need to adjust the plate, for this you need to use a ruler and perhaps even write down the indicators;

Comparing shaft lengths Stock shaft

The electric amplifier is installed in the free space; to do this, you need to select the required shaft size, since it does not fit on the rail. To adjust the shaft to the required size, the plate and shaft are ground to fit the Priora shafts. It is the parts from the VAZ Priora that are best suited for this;

Val priors

Ground and adjusted Priora shaft

After the shaft is adjusted, it is necessary to drill the plate deeper than it already is. This is not difficult to do, since the shaft is a hollow structure;

Re-drilled homemade plate

The plate is installed on the amplifier and thereby the resulting depth is checked. If everything is fine, then you need to firmly clamp the entire structure using a smaller bolt;

Adjusting the plate

Now you should install the switches in their places and proceed to the wiring. To do this, you need to lead two wires directly to the battery from the passenger compartment, through the left fender;

Installing the central part of the steering column switches

Next, you need to remove the washer reservoir and take the wire. With its help you need to attach the two wires that were brought out. They need to be attached to the end of the opposite wire and pulled through both;

The washer reservoir is removed, the wire is inserted into the wires

Wire coming out of the wing

Connect to the other end of the wire

Pull out the wires

It is necessary to remove the dashboard and take out the red block from there, slowly tighten the wiring into the space under the panel. Then remove the orange wire from the red box;

Removing the instrument panel

We pull out the red block. We drag the wiring into the under-panel space.

Pull out the orange wire from the red block

You need to attach a red box to this wire and combine it with the electrical amplifier wiring. In this case, the end with the exposed terminal of the amplifier wiring is placed on the free standard wire in the red block;

We hook the block that came with the wires to the orange wire. Block on the orange wire.

We connect the orange wire to the EUR wiring, put the “bare” end of the wire in place of the standard one in the red block

You also need to do the same with the gray wire, which also comes out of the red block. It must also be pulled into the place of its regular counterpart and secured with a terminal;
After which you need to move to the battery and securely fasten the black wire, that is, MINUS, to the pink wire, that is, PLUS;
After this, you need to connect all the electric power steering wiring and start it or just turn it by hand.

The installation of the electric amplifier is complete, all that remains is to carefully install all the components in their places.

To do this, you need to put back all the switches and fit in place the casing and steering wheel, which will cover the steering shaft.

This material will help make dismantling the steering rack easier:

Fit

If the installation work of the electric amplifier is carried out by an experienced technician, who may go somewhat beyond the scope of the proposed instructions, then it should be said about how the electric amplifier is adjusted to the VAZ 2110.

After the main actions from the above list have been carried out, the following adjustment can be made:

Align the steering wheel;
Eliminate all cracks and gaps between parts;
Install the LED diagnostic sensor for the electric amplifier;
Slightly shorten the power cable;
If necessary, replace damaged parts and damaged parts of the casing.

After this, you should once again carefully inspect the steering system while sitting in the cabin. Eliminate the last defects and rub the panel and steering wheel with polish. Only after this can you begin further operation of the machine. It is the maintenance of cleanliness and order in the car interior that leads to the driver’s concentration behind the wheel.

Adjusting the steering wheel position

If you don’t like the height and position of the steering wheel, then you will need to grind the edges of the shaft to the size you need or install gaskets between the plate and the body. It is worth remembering that the electric power steering is automatically switched off at speeds above 50 km/h, unlike the same power steering.

Installing electric power steering on your own is quite possible. You just have to remember that even for an experienced driver it will take a lot of time and effort. But for a lover of comfortable driving, the result will justify all costs and hopes.

Power steering (power steering) on VAZs appeared only starting with the VAZ 2110, while owners of the VAZ 2109 can only be content with steering without power steering. Not everyone is ready to put up with this, so people independently install the power steering from the VAZ 2110 (2112) to the “nines”. In this case, we get not only less effort on the steering wheel, but also a rack with a lower gear ratio - 2.8 turns instead of 3.8, which contributes to faster steering.

Let's look at how you can do this yourself in this article. This article will consist of two parts, in the first part we will look at the installation of the power steering pump, in the second - the installation of the steering rack under the power steering.

Go. First, remove the generator with bracket:

The pulley for the generator belt needs a ripple pulley, as in the figure below, so if there is another one, then we change it to this one:

This is what the VAZ 2110 power steering pump looks like together with the bracket:

The bracket needs to be modified, namely, unscrew the engine mount, saw off the ears of its mounting, and also saw off the far right mount (it gets in the way). In the end it should look like this:

Next, instead of the generator, which we will install above, we install a power steering pump:

As you can see, the second bolt will need to be shorter.

Next, we install the generator bracket, in our example it was taken from Kalina, with a tensioner. This is what it looks like assembled with the generator:

The bracket is installed with 3 bolts in standard places:

Our generator is also from a VAZ 2110. To install it, you will have to cut the “TV” a little:

Next we install the generator and belt. You need a belt marked 6PK975 (or 970).

VAZ 2114 cars are supplied for sale with steering systems that allow the installation of a hydraulic or electric power steering wheel. The EUR is a unit used to ensure smoother and, importantly, comfortable driving by easily turning the steering wheel. You can learn more about how to install the EUR on a VAZ 2114 from this material.

Repair

The manufacturer AvtoVAZ does not provide for repair of the electric power steering, only complete replacement of the assembly. Therefore, all repairs are carried out by the owner of the car at his own peril and risk.

You must always remember that repairing the electric power steering of a VAZ 2110 yourself can lead to an accident!

The price for the VAZ 2110 electric power steering and components is as follows:

a new electric amplifier costs on average from 13,000 to 18,000 rubles; you can order it in online stores with delivery by mail to any region of Russia, or directly from the factory;
a used electric amplifier costs from 2,000 to 6,000 rubles, depending on the condition, it’s worth looking on local bulletin boards, avito.ru, etc.

Installation components can also be sold separately:

steering shaft for installing electric power steering - price about 1,000 rubles;
bracket for installing electric power steering - price about 1,000 rubles;
wiring harness for connecting the EUR - cost about 1,500 rubles;
imitation of an electronic speed sensor (for carburetor engines) - approximately 1,500 rubles.

Which EUR to install on a VAZ 2107

The VAZ Seven can be equipped with one of two options for electric power steering:

from Niva;
special kit.

In the first case, purchasing the mechanism will cost 20 thousand rubles. In the second, the device is suitable for installation on any classic Zhiguli and costs about the same money. The VAZ 2107 can be equipped with both mechanisms. However, there are complaints about electric boosters from Niva: some car owners complain about their unexpected failure, which is dangerous while driving, since control becomes impossible. As for, there are no complaints about them.

On the VAZ 2107 you can install an electric booster from the Niva or purchase a kit for the “classics”