After driving a VAZ-1118 for some time, many owners of this car noticed that the Kalina gearbox lever was rattling. Moreover, this rattling sound resembles the sound that was present in earlier cars of this plant (from VAZ-2108 to VAZ-2110). The fact is that the mechanical transmission is structurally controlled according to one type.
Driving a car when the interior is noisy is not very pleasant. Therefore, it is better to get rid of this problem, since the experience of many drivers shows that rattling does not go away on its own. On the contrary, as the mileage increases, it becomes increasingly louder. Ordinary driving turns into real torture for people sitting in Kalina, causing particular discomfort.
The main cause of this problem is an imperfectly executed system for attaching the gearbox lever to the linkage. The car owner can take two ways to correct the situation: fix the problem yourself or have the car repaired at a service station.
How does the Kalina gear selection system work?
Before you understand why the gearshift lever suddenly fell down on the Kalina, you need to consider the drive circuit for controlling the gearbox. For the first generation Kalina it looks like this.
Gear selection drive circuit
With the help of a lever fixed in the ball joint, gears are switched through the manual transmission control rod. The drive ends with a gear selection mechanism located in the gearbox housing. In the figure, the lever is indicated by number 11, the support is indicated by number 7, and the rod is numbered 10. To prevent spontaneous knockout of the gear, a reaction rod is provided, which is indicated in the figure by number 19.
In the second generation Kalina, changes were made to the transmission. The rods were replaced with cables. This increased the reliability of the design and eliminated the “soreness” of the first version - the constant feeling of vibration on the shift lever.
Scheme of the “cable” Kalina 2
The shift lever play was reduced by almost 2 times. The effort required to change gears has decreased by 3 times. The volume of oil poured into the gearbox has been reduced to 2.2 liters. Also in Kalina 2, the gear selection mechanism began to be mounted at the top of the gearbox. It no longer “bathes” in an oil bath, so the smoothness of gear changes does not depend on the ambient temperature.
Design and differences of a cable-driven gearbox
Unlike a conventional gearbox, the cable-driven gearbox has received some improvements and upgrades.
VAZ-2181 gearbox with cable drive
In order to understand how everything works, let’s compare a standard gearbox labeled VAZ-2180 and the new VAZ-2181:
- To reduce the vibration generated by the traction drive gearbox, cables from the manufacturer Atsumitec were installed.
- To reduce the effort for shifting 1st and 2nd gears, the manufacturer installed multi-cone synchronizers.
- The clutch size has increased to 215 mm.
- Due to changes in the transmission design, the starter had to be positioned along the engine rather than the gearbox.
- To facilitate gear shifting, it was necessary to reduce the bevel angle of the synchronizer teeth from 125 degrees to 100.
- To eliminate oil leaks, the designers moved the gear selection mechanism to the top. But this nuance gave impetus to the development of a new switching scheme and design changes.
- The volume of lubricant poured has decreased from 3.3 liters to 2.2 liters.
- A selector plate is installed, which allows you to change gears more clearly.
- The transition from mineral oil to semi-synthetic oil has been completed.
- To prevent accidental reverse gear, a special lock was developed.
The main elements and components that go into the design of the new gearbox can be seen in the figures below:
Gearbox diagram and decoding of its main elements
- main drive drive gear;
- secondary shaft;
- input shaft;
- fifth gear shift fork;
- third and fourth gear shift fork;
- reverse light switch;
- clutch housing;
- gear shift mechanism;
- central lock.
VAZ-2181 box synchronizer device
1 – first gear gear; 2 – intermediate rings; 3 – blocking ring; 4 – synchronizer clutch; 5 – synchronizer clutch hub; 6 – clamp; 7 – second gear gear.
Gear selection mechanism
1 – gear selector levers; 2 – selector grid pin; 3 – selector grid; 4 – reverse locking mechanism; 5 – central three-dimensional plate.
Full view of a cable-driven gearbox
Thus, the manufacturer decided to improve and modernize the gearbox, which was unreliable and had a lot of problems. Due to the new improved system, vibration in the body and gear knob has been reduced. The gears switched on, started more clearly, and the huge backlashes disappeared.
Eliminating rattling
There are different options for eliminating annoying rattling noise. We will offer one of the simplest and most common ways to solve this problem.
In order to eliminate this rattling noise, you do not need to go to a service station or some other special place - all operations can be done in a regular garage.
Tools
The connection that creates chatter in Kalina
A connection that rattles
Do not forget that there may be another reason, connected with a completely different unit, but according to many car enthusiasts, and judging by the posts on the forums, this is traditionally the reason.
Why did the gearshift lever fail?
The lever falls due to the breakdown of the support on which it is located. This is a plastic platform on which the hinge is installed. The gear shift lever is inserted into a hinge, which is secured in a rubber clip. Over time, the rubber fasteners holding the hinge in the support break and the lever falls down.
Frequent failure of the clip is influenced by constant loads when changing gears and the driver’s habit of keeping his hand on the lever.
Another “disease” of the first generation Kalina is the vibration felt on the gearshift lever. It occurs due to poor traction damping. Therefore, vibration pressure is exerted on the support through the rod, which accelerates wear of the support. A working clip looks like the one shown in the figure below.
Support
The torn clip is shown in the following figure.
Torn support
After determining the cause of the malfunction, proceed to repair.
Why does the gearshift lever rattle on Kalina?
The main reason for this problem lies in the very design of the attachment of the lever to the rod. To put it mildly, it is not perfect, but it can be corrected at minimal cost and in just a few minutes of time.
So, first you need to lift up the lever casing, and then unscrew the fastening nut, which is already shown in the photo below almost completed:
When the bolt is removed, we also remove all the washers and the metal sleeve. And this whole damn thing looks like this in parts:
So, the reason for the rattling is that when connecting this entire structure, a small gap appears between the parts, which is the source of strong vibration.
To achieve a smaller gap, it is necessary to slightly grind off the metal bushing, which prevents these washers from being compressed more tightly. I would like to warn you that you need to grind very carefully and very little, literally 1 mm. If you overdo it, then the lever will move with very great effort.
Replacing the backstage of Lada Kalina sedan (VAZ Kalina)
I decided to update an existing article that was written more than a year ago. In that case, the rattling of the gearshift lever was not particularly strong and was eliminated quite simply, which will be written about at the very bottom.
In the meantime, I want to give a short instruction on how to eliminate lever rattling on Kalina. For this I needed the following accessories:
- Open-end wrench or socket wrench 13
- Pliers
- Electric sharpener
Why does the gearshift lever rattle on Kalina?
The main reason for this problem lies in the very design of the attachment of the lever to the rod. To put it mildly, it is not perfect, but it can be corrected at minimal cost and in just a few minutes of time.
So, we remove the rattling of the VAZ 2114 gearbox handle with our own hands
1. First of all, lift the gear shift cover.
2. Using a wrench set to “13”, unscrew the nut and remove the bolt.
3. Disconnect the rod with the lever.
4. Remove the bushing.
6. Using a ruler, measure 1-3 mm from the edge of the sleeve and draw a line.
7. Wrap electrical tape around the sleeve along the line and begin grinding off the excess.
8. You can remove excess using a grinder or sandpaper, or, as a last resort, using a powerful file.
9. Upon completion, install the bushing in place and assemble everything in the reverse order. Before assembly, be sure to put lubricant where it is needed.
Now about the results:
The rattling of the gearbox handle of a VAZ 2110 car is not such a rare occurrence. There are several ways to fix this problem.
As is already known, to eliminate any problem, it is necessary, first, to establish the cause of its occurrence. There can be many reasons for the rattling of the VVAZ 2110 gearbox lever.
For example, rattling may appear due to the installation of a backlash-free gearshift lever from LADAKalina, since in the absence of play, all vibration from the gearbox goes directly to the gearbox lever in the VAZ 2110 interior (in the photo below: on the left is a backlash from a VAZ 2110, on the right is backstage without play from LADAKalina).
You can clearly look at the scenes with and without play (from VAZ 2110 and LADAKalina, respectively).
Another reason that leads to rattling of the gearshift knob may be wear of the gearbox and engine mounts, as well as other parts responsible for damping vibration of the gearbox and engine.
It is worth starting to eliminate gearbox lever chatter by replacing the gearbox lever ball joint (produced from the bottom of the car) or the gearbox lever repair kit (carried out from inside the car). This gives a small effect, but it is best to start with this.
Usually, drivers of a VAZ 2110 car solve the problem of gearbox lever rattling by simply pressing the gearshift knob and fixing it with hand, so we will direct the first method in this direction. It consists of installing a locking spring for the gearshift lever.
Characteristics of all types of Lada Granta gearboxes
The first manual transmission of this sedan and liftback class model received the index 2180. It was soon replaced by a modernized cable-driven gearbox, which is indexed as 2181. It is installed starting with the “standard” configuration.
Traction and cable gearbox Lada Granta
The difference between these two checkpoints is obvious. The first and most important thing is to use, instead of rigid rods that increase vibration on the body and rocker, more flexible cables from the Japanese manufacturer Atsumitec. In addition, gearbox 2180 differed from 2181 in other parameters.
- The 2181 has cone-shaped synchronizers, which reduces the impact on the gear lever when setting 1st or 2nd speed.
- The clutch disc has become larger in diameter (215 mm). Because of this, the clutch housing increased in size, and the starter began to be located along the internal combustion engine.
- The synchronizers received teeth with a reduced angle bevel (100 degrees), and the initial preload force was reduced to 70 Nm.
- A different mechanism for selecting speeds was developed by Schaeffler. In addition, it was moved upward, which made it possible to reduce the effort when switching in cold weather and eliminate oil smudges.
- The clarity of gear shifting is made possible, among other things, thanks to the selector plate.
- Instead of mineral gear oil, semi-synthetic oil was used from the factory, and the oil volume was reduced to 2.2 liters.
Structurally, the gearbox has become not only more reliable, but also more comfortable for the driver. Vibrations to the gearshift lever and the body as a whole have decreased significantly. The speeds began to turn on clearly and without delay. At the same time, the modernization of the gearbox on the Lada Granta and Kalina 2 entailed an average increase in price by 5,000 rubles. According to experts, the main difference between the updated transmission is not so much in reliability, but in the quality of gear selection.
What is characteristic is that the new editions of the Lada Priora did not receive a cable gearbox; this car is still equipped with an outdated VAZ 2180 with rigid rods.
Features of a robotic gearbox
In addition to the updated mechanics, the Lada Granta since 2015, starting with the “luxury” configuration, can be equipped with a robotic gearbox. The new transmission will be available in “standard” and “luxury” variations. According to the engineers, this device should completely eliminate the negative impact of the human factor, in which various errors are made.
Granta became the first car of the VAZ family to receive a robotic transmission option. The main manufacturer was the Japanese company Jatco, known in its field for the development and production of robotic, automatic transmissions and CVTs. They began installing a 4-speed gearbox, proven over the years, on the Grant. Not the most modern, but reliable.
Features of automatic transmission
The period of adaptation of the robot and the release of the first pilot versions of Granta on the machine lasted quite a long time. During this time, the symbiosis of domestic and Japanese developments was subjected to numerous calibrations. The modernization included about 30 modifications, and engineers from Austria were involved in the process. Only after this did the automatic transmission go into production.
Experts even took into account ergonomic issues: the hand fits comfortably on the gear shift lever. The selection of the appropriate modes is indicated on the selector; the specified mode is also duplicated on the BC screen. The only drawback revealed during operation is the unreliable fixation of the lever in the selected mode.
The gearbox operates in several modes. First and second gears are fixed. There is an overdrive button, thanks to which the automatic transmission will not switch to fourth speed. This mode is relevant when overtaking on the highway. Fixed first two gears are used for off-road driving or long uphill climbs. In winter, the transmission will not engage in higher 3rd and 4th gears until the oil warms up to 15 and 60 degrees, respectively.
Unlike the manual transmission of the Lada Grant, the automatic transmission does not have a flywheel. A drive disk is used instead.
Features of the automatic transmission scheme led to a decrease in the vehicle's ground clearance. The electronics that control the device are located behind, on the left side below the headlight. Many believe that such a location will lead to uncontrollability of the car in an accident. But engineers think differently. Automation will reliably control the work. Judging by the reviews, the system really functions flawlessly, and this is good news.
A few simple ways to temporarily fix the problem
The best solution is to eliminate the causes of the problem, rather than deal with temporary measures. The repair must be complete (for example, you can change the repair kit or the lever holder). But sometimes the situation forces motorists to take temporary measures.
Temporary measures include installing plastic washers on the gearshift lever axle. This is a fairly reliable method. To do this, you will need soft plastic (it can be successfully replaced by a jar lid) and tools: 10 and 13 mm wrenches, scissors, a screwdriver and a file.
The first step is to remove the gearshift knob cover. To do this, just lift it. The gearshift knob remains in place. After this, you need to unscrew the nut (its size is 13 mm). In this case, you should remember one rule: the tighter this nut is subsequently tightened, the harder it will be to shift the gear knob on Kalina.
After this step you will need a Phillips screwdriver. Use it to unscrew the screw. Then two 10 mm nuts are unscrewed. Release the bolt, bushings and nuts. Lubricate everything with a special lubricant, for example lithol.
A washer is cut out of plastic or a plastic cover, which must be installed on the gearbox lever axis. This is not an easy task, since the gap is small. Rubber rings are put on the axle on both sides of the bushing. To make the process easier, you can lubricate them a little. The clamped axle will stop rattling for a long time. This simple repair will even help smooth out gear shifting slightly.
Why does the Kalina gearbox lever rattle and how to fix this problem
Many owners of Lada cars complain that the Kalina gearbox lever rattles. This problem becomes especially noticeable when accelerating and braking the vehicle. Rattling can occur on both new cars and used cars. In most cases, the appearance of unpleasant sound and vibration is due to the design features of the mechanism.
Finding the cause of the problem
There are several reasons for a rattling shift lever. So that the motorist can understand which of them he has encountered, a simple disassembly of the mechanism will be required. First of all, you need to remove the gearbox cover (lift and pull), and then make several movements with the lever and try to determine where the rattling sound comes from.
If the cause of the rattling is in the upper gearbox cover or nuts
In some cases, the Lada Kalina lever rattles due to the fact that the gearbox cover does not fit tightly enough to the mechanisms located under it. If this is the cause of the problem, then it is enough to remove the cap and stick a piece of electrical tape about 3 mm wide and a length corresponding to the diameter of the cap on its inner surface.
After such a DIY repair, the cap should fit tightly. If the gearshift lever is still dangling, then you should apply another circle of electrical tape and put on the cover. Sometimes the cause of an unpleasant sound is poorly tightened nuts.
This problem can be easily detected by removing the cover of the device. In this case, it is enough to tighten the nuts all the way so that the noise disappears. Upon completion of the work, you need to accelerate the vehicle and release the gas pedal.
If the mechanism no longer hums, then the gearbox repair is complete.
If the cause of the problem is the size of the metal sleeve
If, after manipulating with electrical tape, the problem was not eliminated, then, most likely, the noise is explained by the peculiarities of attaching the shift lever to the rod. It is precisely this kind of car flaw that Lada Kalina owners most often encounter. However, you can fix this problem yourself. This work will take a minimum of time, and no special knowledge is required.
In order for the gearbox to start working silently, you need to carry out work using a 13mm wrench, pliers and an electric sharpener.
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Finding the cause of the problem
There are several reasons for a rattling shift lever. So that the motorist can understand which of them he has encountered, a simple disassembly of the mechanism will be required. First of all, you need to remove the gearbox cover (lift and pull), and then make several movements with the lever and try to determine where the rattling sound comes from.
If this does not help, then you can try knocking on the lever parts. A part that is poorly secured will make a corresponding sound. Sometimes poorly secured parts can be seen with the naked eye. If these tricks did not help, then all that remains is to remove the lever bolt and inspect the elements on it.
How can you eliminate rattling?
In the place where the gearshift lever and the transmission control rod connect, there is a small gap (play). This is what causes the rattling. At the manufacturing plant it was reinforced with special damper bushings to dampen vibration. This is exactly what happens. But over time, the bushings wear out, their lubricants dry out, so noise begins in Kalina.
There are several options to overcome this shortcoming. Here is one of the most common methods. You can eliminate gearbox lever rattling yourself without spending a lot of time. The tools you will need are a wrench (13 mm), pliers and a sharpener. Repairs are carried out in accordance with the following points:
If grinding was not enough, then you can disassemble everything and sharpen the sleeve a little more. It's better to not sharpen enough the first time than to sharpen too much.
Gearbox selection
All types of gearboxes on the Lada have their advantages and disadvantages, but even the domestically assembled Grant gearboxes do not cause very big problems for car owners.
If we do not take into account the slight noise of the mechanical part of the transmission, then we can say that the “robot” and “mechanics” are quite reliable, without pronounced characteristic “diseases”. For lovers of leisurely driving and comfortable driving, an automatic transmission is best; there is only one drawback - increased gas consumption
For those who like a leisurely drive and comfortable driving, an automatic transmission is best; there is only one drawback - increased gas consumption.
Although the manual transmission whines, the noise does not particularly affect its service life; during normal operation, it can travel about two hundred thousand kilometers without problems.
The electronics in the robotic box sometimes malfunction, and you need to get used to the specifics of driving a car with AMT.
Which transmission to choose for the Lada Granta is a personal matter for each motorist; a lot here depends on the preferences of the driver himself.
SWITCH MECHANISM
Lada Kalina wagon Luta Logbook Replacing the ignition switch. Fiddling with the keys The new mechanism is a separate module. It can be installed last and removed if necessary without disassembling the box. This is technologically advanced not only in production, but also in repair. Already at the concept stage developed by the VAZ team, a selector grill appeared in it, clearly repeating the gear shift pattern and setting the lever stroke when selecting gears. The mechanism includes a lock against accidental reverse gear, which is only accessible from neutral.
The characteristics of the mechanism were selected on the original simulation stand. The tester sits down on the seat and begins to go through the gears, while the automatic system imitates the shift pattern, forces and lever strokes implemented on a specific production car. You can also upload your own settings. Don't like an overly tight lever? A couple of taps on the keyboard and the effort is reduced. So, step by step, we selected the optimal settings for the “eighty-one”. The computer processed the data and produced parameters for constructing an accurate mathematical model, according to which those very tricky central plates were made.
Manual transmission 2181
Unlike its predecessor, the new gearbox has received a lot of innovations. This box was the first for AvtoVAZ to undergo computer modeling; a similar approach to production and engineering made it possible to optimize the design and make it more reliable. The oil sump of the new gearbox has changed from 3.3 liters to 2.2 liters and the oil used is not outdated “mineral water”, but good “semi-synthetic” whose service life is designed for the entire life of the car, namely 5 years or 200 thousand kilometers .
But, undoubtedly, the most important and significant change was the introduction of gear shift cables instead of metal rods. This solution made it possible to completely remove vibration from the gearshift lever, qualitatively increase the clarity of gear engagement and their selectivity, and reduce the lever strokes.
The filling of the new box has also changed. The gear part, namely the primary and secondary shafts, remained unchanged; new multi-cone synchronizers were introduced in first and second gears. Unlike classic synchronizers, the new type of synchronizers are much more reliable, and since, according to statistics, the first and second gears are the most loaded, this solution made it possible to increase the reliability parameter of the new unit. Also, synchronizers of this design simplify gear shifting, making it even smoother. In addition, the car plant’s plans include installing this gearbox on more powerful engines, which means a clutch with a larger diameter is required. Unlike its predecessor, the new clutch has a size of 215mm (approx. It was 200mm), this entailed changing the clutch housing and relocating the starter.
The next change will be especially noticeable at subzero temperatures. In old-type boxes, the gear selection mechanism was located at the bottom and was in oil. When the temperature dropped below zero, the oil thickened and engaging gears until the oil warmed up was difficult. In the new model gearbox, the gear selection mechanism is a separate module located outside the gearbox - this solution made it possible to get rid of the problem of difficult shifts in cold weather during the first kilometers of the journey, and also in the future greatly simplifies the process of repairing and servicing the gearbox. There is protection against erroneous engagement of reverse gear, which can only be engaged in neutral.
Through an integrated approach to the development of a new gearbox, engineers managed to achieve a level of gearbox operation no worse than that of competitors in the price segment. AvtoVAZ plans to introduce multi-cone synchronizers in third gear, as well as switch to a hydraulic clutch drive.
A few simple ways to temporarily fix the problem
The best solution is to eliminate the causes of the problem, rather than deal with temporary measures. The repair must be complete (for example, you can change the repair kit or the lever holder). But sometimes the situation forces motorists to take temporary measures.
Temporary measures include installing plastic washers on the gearshift lever axle. This is a fairly reliable method. To do this, you will need soft plastic (it can be successfully replaced by a jar lid) and tools: 10 and 13 mm wrenches, scissors, a screwdriver and a file.
The first step is to remove the gearshift knob cover. To do this, just lift it. The gearshift knob remains in place. After this, you need to unscrew the nut (its size is 13 mm). In this case, you should remember one rule: the tighter this nut is subsequently tightened, the harder it will be to shift the gear knob on Kalina.
Fixing a breakdown with an aluminum can?
The second of the possible ways to eliminate rattling begins like the first. The Lada Kalina gearbox is disassembled: the cover is removed, the nut is unscrewed. Then you need to eliminate the play between the bushings and the gearbox lever (they are glued together using sealant). You need to remember how to remove all the components so that you can assemble everything later without problems.
The next step is to cut a strip from any aluminum can (from some kind of drink). Wrap the sleeve with this strip, making sure that the edges of the strip and the sleeve meet. Elimination of axial clearance is done as follows: cut a washer from the same can and insert it between the bushing, which was glued to the sealant, and the ring. Lubricate everything with a special lubricant and assemble it into the original structure that was on Kalina before disassembly.
Coat the cut strip and washer with the same lubricant. Put everything together and tighten the nut. At the same time, do not make such efforts that they could break the thread. If you have a locknut on hand, use it. This will help avoid unscrewing due to possible vibration. The renovation can be considered complete.
The bushing with the foil strip fits into place without any gaps, but there is no interference either. If everything is done correctly, then the gearshift lever should move the same way as it did before the procedure, that is, shifting gears in Kalina should not become harder. The final stage can be to check all the actions taken. Start the car, drive, shifting between first or second gear, then check the others.
After testing the car a little, we can draw conclusions: is it noisy in the cabin or not? If everything is done correctly, then the noise is eliminated.
Often after use for 2 years, dull knocks appear from the doors, especially those that open frequently. Most likely the reason for this is the weakening of the hinge axis, beyond which the bolt protrudes in the viburnum. Checking for the presence of play in the hinges is simple, you need to open the door and shake it up and down, if there are small knocks and noticeable play, then the problem is in the bolts. The bottom bolts are the ones that loosen the most, but you should definitely check the top ones as well.
The top hinge of the door, the bolt comes from the bottom.
The bottom hinge of the door, the bolt comes from above.
To solve this problem, you only need a 13mm wrench, you need to turn the bolts clockwise, the efforts are strong, but without fanaticism. If you are afraid of breaking the bolt, it is better to first unscrew it slightly counterclockwise.
Until 2008, old bolts were installed on viburnums, which had an asterisk instead of the usual 13 head. If tightening the bolts does not help eliminate the backlash, then we buy bolts of a new modification with a cone-shaped working area and grooves for lubrication. The picture on the left shows the new type of bolts, and on the right the old one.
When replacing old bolts with new ones, it is better to do one at a time, that is, first we change the upper one, and only then the lower one. The door is not easy. If you don’t have help holding the door, you can use something to secure the door; my friend got out of the situation like this.
When tightening new bolts, I advise you to lubricate them with lithol and drip a weak thread locker onto the threads. Good luck.
Any car enthusiast may encounter such a problem as a knocking sound in the suspension on small bumps. On the Lada Kalina, there are several reasons that could result from this effect. If a problem is identified, it is necessary to solve it as soon as possible, since it can cause more significant problems in the suspension or chassis of the car.
Video about what can knock in the front suspension
The video story will tell you about knocking in the car suspension, the reasons for its occurrence, as well as recommendations for elimination.
This is what the assembled Kalina front suspension looks like
Poor condition of the road surface and low-quality spare parts can be one of the reasons for knocking in the suspension. Another important problem is wear.
This reason occurs quite often, especially when the car owner does not carry out maintenance or diagnostics of the suspension in a timely manner.
Causes and treatments
In the table we will look at what specific reasons can cause a knock in the suspension, as well as how to eliminate these breakdowns.
| Cause | Elimination method |
| Rack failure | |
| The stabilizer bar is weakened or damaged. Rubber cushions or stabilizer bars are worn out. The tightening bolts are loose | Tighten the bolts. Replace worn parts |
| The rack fastenings are loose in the upper part, where it is attached to the body | Tighten the top fastening nut |
| Wear of the rubber element of the strut | Replace the rubber element |
| Wear of silent blocks of the lever, stabilizer or braces | |
| Wear of ball joints | Replace ball joints |
| Suspension spring failure | Spring replacement |
| Wear of the compression stroke buffer | Replace buffer |
| Large wheel imbalance | Balance the wheels |
Bottom view of Kalina front suspension
In order to avoid knocking in the front suspension on small bumps of the Lada Kalina, it is recommended to do regular diagnostics and maintenance of the car.
If a malfunction occurs, you must contact a car service or fix the problem yourself. So, as practice shows, the more often a car enthusiast pays attention to the suspension and does timely maintenance, the fewer malfunctions occur. It is worth remembering that a reliable suspension is the second line of traffic safety.
Eliminating rattling
There are different options for eliminating annoying rattling noise. We will offer one of the simplest and most common ways to solve this problem.
In order to eliminate this rattling noise, you do not need to go to a service station or some other special place - all operations can be done in a regular garage.
Tools
The connection that creates chatter in Kalina
A connection that rattles
Do not forget that there may be another reason, connected with a completely different unit, but according to many car enthusiasts, and judging by the posts on the forums, this is traditionally the reason.
SYNCHRONIZER
Lada Kalina hatchback Sport Logbook Replacing handbrake cables on the Luca ZTD
The first samples were equipped with a three-cone synchronizer. But calculations have shown that double-cone, cheaper ones, can withstand the required torque with a margin (see pictures). Among other advantages, they made it possible to get rid of the problematic cone on the gears of the first and second gears, which is in contact with the synchronizer ring and requires high precision in manufacturing. The ring set now creates two friction surfaces for smooth and efficient synchronization. In addition, the German manufacturer (Ho¨rbiger) applies an additional coating to the intermediate ring, which reduces wear and ensures stable operating parameters, including the required coefficient of friction.
If the cause of the problem is the size of the metal sleeve
If, after manipulating with electrical tape, the problem was not eliminated, then, most likely, the noise is explained by the peculiarities of attaching the shift lever to the rod. It is precisely this kind of car flaw that Lada Kalina owners most often encounter. However, you can fix this problem yourself. This work will take a minimum of time, and no special knowledge is required.
In order for the gearbox to start working silently, you need to carry out work using a 13mm wrench, pliers and an electric sharpener. First you need to remove the lever casing, then unscrew the fastening nut, remove the bolt, all the washers, and the metal sleeve. The cause of the malfunction in this case is that there is a small gap between the structural elements, in which strong vibration occurs when the gearbox is shifted.
Accordingly, the master’s task is to eliminate the gap. In the design installed on the Lada Kalina, the washers are not compressed tightly enough due to the oversized metal sleeve. Therefore, when the mechanism is disassembled, you need to take the bushing and grind it off slightly (no more than 1 mm). Repairing the gearbox should be done with caution, since if the bushing is ground down too much, the gearbox will shift with great difficulty.
After turning, the bushing should be tightly connected to the washers, forming a single structure. As a result of these manipulations, the lever will begin to move more tightly, but this has its advantages, since it will not make any unnecessary movements. Before putting all the parts of the mechanism into place, they should be generously coated with lubricant. When the structure is assembled, the nuts must be tightened to the maximum.
One of the main problems that arise when performing this work is excessive grinding of the bushing, which may result in the need to replace this element. However, a slight loosening of the nut can save the situation. This will make the lever move less stiffly when changing gears.
There is an alternative way to solve the problem with the Lada Kalina car. It is more complex, but has also proven itself positively. The damper bushings should be glued to the gearshift lever using sealant, and the metal bushing should be wrapped in a circle in aluminum tape (this can be cut from a regular drinks can) and installed in its proper place. You also need to cut a washer out of aluminum and insert it between the metal ring and the damper bushing. Before assembly, all parts should be treated with lubricant.
When the gearbox repair is completed, it is necessary to test the mechanism. First you need to accelerate the car, and then at a speed of about 70 km/h and in third gear, release the gas pedal. If no extraneous sounds or vibrations occur, then the problem has been resolved.
Manual transmission Lada Granta
The manual transmission installed on the Granta has a long history; in fact, it is the same 5-speed. gearbox, like the VAZ-2108, but repeatedly subject to serious modernization.
From the beginning of Granta's production, the car was equipped with a model 2180 gearbox, with a shift rod, with the gear selection mechanism located at the bottom (inside the body), the same transmission was installed on the first generation Lada Kalina.
A modernized gearbox with index 2181 appeared in 2012, and in the new transmission:
- The gear shift rod was replaced with two cables;
- the speed selection mechanism was moved upward, it began to be located outside the housing, not in oil, as it was before;
- in 1st-2nd gear a multi-cone synchronizer appeared;
- The clutch housing has been changed; only 2.2 liters of transmission oil are now poured into the box itself, and not 3.3 liters as before.
The use of cables instead of a rod reduced the level of vibration in the body, and in general, speeds began to be switched more clearly, without “searching” for the desired gear.
But this transmission had one characteristic problem - the 2181 gearbox of the first editions emitted a noticeable howl when the car was moving.
There were a lot of complaints from car owners, so AvtoVAZ decided to refine the unit, improving the technology for processing gears and shafts, and in the summer of 2014, Granta with a quieter manual transmission began to roll off the car plant’s assembly line.
The gearshift lever has fallen through on a viburnum, what should I do?
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There is a joke that AvtoVAZ engineers will not die of their own destruction. Every time I take on car repairs, this joke becomes more and more powerful.
It all started with an iron dull knock in the engine area on bumps. At first I thought maybe there was something to do with the protection. But that was not the case here. I drove into the pit. And there p?ts. The gearshift lever rod rests on the muffler. Oh how! It turns out that the gearshift lever is held on a clip, which is rubber and in two places very narrow for such loads. This is how a week of waiting for repairs and driving with the understanding that something was wrong with the car began. I read on the web about repairs. There are few articles on this subject. One person wrote that the shift took 20 minutes. HOW?! I don't know how he did it. The replacement me about 2 hours.
Let's start the substitution.
New ball joint race for the gearshift lever (570 RUR)
Pliers with thin ends or tweezers.
If you have a ratchet, it will make the job much easier.
The absence of minors nearby, because the repair of viburnum greatly develops the imagination in the direction of obscenity.
The car must be driven into a pit or onto a lift. Some of the work happens from underneath the car.
Trouble: the gearshift lever rattles on the Lada Kalina
After driving a VAZ-1118 for some time, many owners of this car noticed that the Kalina gearbox lever was rattling. Moreover, this rattling sound resembles the sound that was present in earlier cars of this plant (from VAZ-2108 to VAZ-2110). The fact is that the mechanical transmission is structurally controlled according to one type.
Driving a car when the interior is noisy is not very pleasant. Therefore, it is better to get rid of this problem, since the experience of many drivers shows that rattling does not go away on its own. On the contrary, as the mileage increases, it becomes increasingly louder. Ordinary driving turns into real torture for people sitting in Kalina, causing particular discomfort.
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Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of the Lada Granta box
This transmission has low reliability, and it is also very noisy.
The clarity of manual transmission shifts leaves much to be desired and deteriorates over time.
Oil leaks often appear at low mileage and it is better not to ignore them
Wear on the plastic bushings will prevent you from locking the gear the first time.
Active use quickly affects the synchronizers and then the gears
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In 2013, AvtoVAZ decided to modify the manual transmission (manual transmission 2180). A cable replaced the gear shift drive with rods. The design of the box was modernized, and the following serial number was added to the name (manual transmission 2181). Let's look at the features of a cable gearbox.
