Lada Vesta from 2015, removing the gearshift lever instructions online

Lada Vesta gear knob Today, auto parts and accessories stores offer a wide selection of spare parts for cars. Even such a part as the Lada Vesta gear knob can be purchased and replaced with a new one. In a simple car configuration, it consists of a plastic handle with silver inserts. It is this silvery surface that can wear off over time during frequent gear changes in a manual car. In addition to the standard version of the attachment, leather handles with colored stitching are also available. Replacing this part will add elegance and individual style to the interior.

Installation

To install a new attachment on the Lada Vesta gearbox, you need to perform several simple steps in a certain order:

Using a flat screwdriver, grab the base of the casing by the edge and pull it towards you;
by rotating the nozzle counterclockwise, unscrew it from the box lever and remove it;
attach the new handle to the casing;
put the nozzle together with the leather cover on the lever, screw it clockwise onto the thread;
secure the base of the casing in the frame to the tunnel, gently pressing on it.

The gear knob from Vesta to Priora is installed in the same way. This accessory is suitable for Lada Kalina and Lada Granta. Owners of other AvtoVAZ models will like this replacement option, since the Vesta handle is significantly different in design from the standard parts. As a result of a simple installation procedure, you can transform the interior of your car.

The new Lada Vesta has been produced by the Volzhsky Automobile Plant for about a year. During this period, all technological solutions were tested in practice by drivers who purchased this sedan or hatchback. It is important for VAZ designers to know what consumers would like to see as the optimal version of Vesta. Listening to the wishes of car enthusiasts, the Togliatti manufacturer is gradually optimizing the technical characteristics of the Lada. One of the innovations was the introduction into production of a Russian-style manual transmission to replace the imported one.

AvtoVAZ engineers are also continuously working to improve the quality of automatic manual transmission production, as car owners receive suggestions and recommendations for improving the operation of the robot. In this article we will look at how the mechanics and automatic machine of Vesta change over time.

BMW handle

Installing the BMW gear knob on a Lada XRAY. Author of the modification sr86.

Required

: gear knob from a foreign car. This example uses a BMW gearshift lever. The owner bought the selector assembly (at an auto repair shop or through an ad on the Internet). The gearshift knob should be removed from the selector.

The fastenings of the BMW gearshift knob and the LADA rod do not match, so the installation method is radical.

Procedure

Remove the standard gear knob (pull up).
Cut off the stem.

Shorten the gear knob of a foreign car.
Make a rectangular hole in the gearshift knob rod.
Hammer cold welding Abro into the hole for forming.

Insert the gearshift knob onto the rod at an angle.
Secure the gear knob with epoxy glue.

The gear knob cover is from LADA. Positions N, R and D:

More photos:

Installing the BMW gear knob on a Lada Granta (photo author):

At first, French mechanics and a domestic robot were produced

The launch of Lada Vesta started in September 2015. Developers from Tolyatti decided to equip the car with the following transmission versions: a French manual transmission and a robotic version developed in Russia. The first version was produced with a 1.6-liter engine, and the second with a 0.2-liter larger unit.

When designing the car's chassis, engineers were faced with the choice of which manual gearbox to equip the Lada with: French or domestic. Many factors were taken into account when comparing the two options. A five-speed mechanism, which was used on previous models of VAZ sedans: Priora, Granta, Kalina, was considered as a domestic transmission.

But Vesta was envisioned as a car of a more modern era, so the gear shift system had to be at a fundamentally new level of quality. The box option of previous versions of sedans was bad in that it created a relatively high level of noise from the operation of the transmission. Also, the quality of smooth gear shifting of the VAZ 2180 gearbox did not meet the requirements of a modern high-tech car. In order to implement the 2180, the developers needed to eliminate the shortcomings of the old version.

Fits without modifications

You can find a gear knob from a foreign car that fits a LADA without modifications.

For example, on a Lada XRAY or Largus you can install a gear knob from Peugeot or Citroen without modifications (via an adapter):

Gear knob from Renault Megane 2 or Ford Focus 2 (photo author):

Where can I buy

in our online store (category gear knobs for Vesta, gear knobs for XRAY)
on AliExpress, gearshift knobs are in our selection of accessories.

Modification of the mechanical box

The Volzhsky Automobile Plant strives to reduce costs for the production of serial cars. One of the options for reducing manufacturing costs is to replace foreign-made parts with domestic ones. This concept has already been implemented on the Lada XRAY: recently the Japanese engine from Nissan has ceased to be installed on the crossover.

This fall, it was decided to do the same with the Vesta line of cars: from September, sedans and hatchbacks of this model will be equipped with a domestic one instead of a French manual transmission. It is a modified version of the VAZ-2180 transmission. The shift knob also has 5 positions and reverse. The transmission drive in this box is a cable. This mechanics is used to equip the chassis of Grant, Kalina and Priora cars. The modified 21087 system provides an increase in torque compared to the old version. Also, the new version will work with significantly less noise, because AvtoVAZ used new equipment to manufacture the main pair units.

The new box has been changed like this.

It was precisely because of the high noise and hum generated when driving that the ex-president of the company decided not to use the Russian 2180, choosing the French manual transmission Renault JH3 as an alternative. As mentioned above, Renault boxes are assembled at VAZ, but they consist entirely of French-made parts and components. Before the launch of West into mass production, engineers said that the cost of the French mechanism was 3 thousand rubles more expensive, which was about 20 percent of the cost of the entire box. And since VAZ strives to reduce production costs, work was carried out throughout the year to improve the old-style manual transmission. Thanks to the work done, 1.6 liter engines have been equipped with VAZ 21087 since September. In the future, it is planned to introduce this box on 1.8 liter units.

The gear shift knob itself does not differ in appearance from the old one. To understand which box is on your Vesta, take a look at the Lada VIN number:

GFL13 numbers correspond to Renault;
GFL11 - AvtoVAZ.

Cars with French-style gearboxes can still be purchased, but mass production of cars with such a transmission has already been stopped. Now Vestas with VAZ mechanics are arriving at car dealerships.

How to remove the gear knob on LADA cars (manual transmission, AMT or robot, automatic transmission)

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AvtoVAZ equips its cars with three types of transmissions: manual transmission (manual transmission), AMT or “robot” (automated transmission) and automatic transmission (automatic transmission). We'll tell you how to replace the gear knob on a LADA in detail.

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1. Old manual transmission . On VAZ cars of the “tenth family”, and then on Lada Priora with “mechanics”, the handle was very difficult to remove. First, we lift the cover (we remove the clamps from engagement with the tunnel using a screwdriver). The handle on the metal lever sits very tightly, because... there is a groove inside it.

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How to remove the manual transmission handle on a Priora and VAZ 2110

How to remove the manual transmission handle on a Priora and VAZ 2110 How to remove the manual transmission handle on a Priora and VAZ 2110

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To remove the handle, you need to pull it upward with force; if necessary, heat the part with a hairdryer.

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Similarly, we remove the gear knob on the Lada Largus:

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Removing the gear shift lever rod on a LADA 4×4 car (Niva 2121 and 2131). We lift the handle up a little and use a flat screwdriver to snap off the petals of the plastic lock, removing them from the ring groove of the lever.

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2. New manual transmission . Subsequently, Priors (after restyling), as well as Lada Granta, Kalina, Vesta cars received modified transmissions and gearshift knobs, respectively. Now it has become much easier to remove the gearshift knobs on a manual transmission: unscrew it counterclockwise.

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To remove the manual transmission handle on the Lada XRAY, you need to forcefully pull it up.

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3. Jatco automatic transmission . In August 2012, sales of LADA cars with Jatco automatic transmission began. To remove the handle, you must first lift the casing up and remove the two screws securing the mount to the rod. Then, on the bottom right side, disconnect the white wire that goes to the O/D button. By the way, the automatic transmission handle can be shortened.

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How to remove the automatic transmission handle on Lada Granta and Kalina 2

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4. AMT or “robot” . In March 2015, AvtoVAZ began producing cars with robotic transmissions. Here the action scheme is the same as on the old “mechanics” - we pull the handle up strongly. By the way, the books also don’t write how to remove the tunnel lining near the AMT lever.

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How to remove the AMT handle or robot on the Lada Granta, Kalina 2, Priora, Vesta or XRAYHow to remove the AMT handle or robot on the Lada Granta, Kalina 2, Priora, Vesta or XRAY

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Let us remind you that recently many LADA car enthusiasts have been installing a gear knob from Vesta on their Grants, Kalinas and Prioras.

Driver reviews on AMT work

The robotic version is coded five characters GFL12. Vesta's box identification numbers are located on the rack in the middle of the body. Over the course of a year of operating a Lada Vesta with a robot that independently disengages the clutch and changes gears, drivers also have a number of wishes for improving this gearbox.

The robot, developed on the platform of domestic mechanics, overall turned out to be quite successful. In most reviews, the needs of motorists are satisfied: gasoline consumption has decreased, consumers are satisfied with the smooth gear shifting of the robot; when the accelerator pedal is pressed sharply, the system immediately activates a low gear, which allows the engine to gain speed without straining the car.

But during the existence of Vesta, consumers have also noted some small flaws in the transmission. For example, when parking or simply reversing down a hill, the robot sometimes makes Vesta jerk. There are also problems when climbing a steep slope. The automatic transmission downshifts at the wrong moment. Sometimes there are delays of 0.5 seconds when the system disengages the clutch and changes gear.

AvtoVAZ is working on the comments, trying to constantly improve Vesta.

Mechanics

This is the box that comes with Lada Priora, Kalina and Granta. Vesta will be equipped with a transmission that was seriously modernized in 2012. Then this “5-speed” received a cable drive from the Japanese company Atsumitec, which replaced the traction mechanism. This drive has significantly reduced the vibration of the gearshift lever and its effort during shifting.

The gear selection mechanism on the Lada Vesta has changed its location, “moving” from the lower sector of the transmission to the upper one. This gave two significant advantages - the volume of oil poured into the manual transmission was noticeably reduced (by about 30%). In addition, it was possible to eliminate the factor of difficulty switching gears, since previously the oil simply thickened at low temperatures.

The switching mechanism module itself is a German development by Schaeffler, which is now actively preparing to localize production in Russia. According to the manufacturer of the component, the shifts of this gearbox are clear and have a weak “pull-in” effect, which manifests itself at the end of the lever stroke.

Also, other changes were made to the design of the manual transmission - improved synchronizers and installation of a secondary shaft (reinforced). Such solutions not only made the gearbox more reliable, but also significantly reduced background noise.

Audi A6 gear knob

Installing a gear knob from an Audi A6 2001. for Lada Kalina/Granta. The author of the revision is dr-watsno.

Procedure

Remove the gearshift knob (unscrew).
Put on the gear knob from a foreign car by simply screwing it onto the lever (the plastic is soft, the thread will cut itself).

Robot

The development of this “robot” was based on “mechanics” under the index 2180, with the addition of electronics. This transmission is distinguished by the fact that it does not require routine maintenance at all, since oil is poured into it for the entire period. In addition, it is equipped with clutch wear compensation technology. The “robot” uses German actuators supplied by ZF, and the clutch is produced by VALEO Corporation.

This transmission is different in that it does not need to be warmed up before driving, like a simple automatic transmission. It is immediately ready for use, unlike a classic torque converter. In addition, gear shift control is possible in both automatic and manual modes. This checkpoint is noticeably lighter, which helps reduce Vesta’s appetite.

Automatic transmission knob from Hyundai Solaris

Anonymous-05 managed to install the automatic transmission handle from a Hyundai Solaris on a Lada Granta FL.

Here's what the author writes:

I bought a handle on Avito, the holes for the pin need to be increased to about 14.10mm. You also need to cut the pin and slowly reduce it inside, which is pressed to fix it (you need to catch the middle to fix it).

The refinement process is shown in the photo:

Variable speed drive

As it recently became known, AvtoVAZ decided to expand the choice of transmissions by including a continuously variable variator in the line. It will almost certainly be taken from the Nissan Tiida model, since the development of its own box, especially considering that the domestic automaker has no experience in this area, is unlikely.

The disadvantages of this type of transmission are the lack of gear simulator function and reliability, since aviators still have questions in this regard. Although, the presence of 1.6-liter engines should not negatively affect the condition of the CVT, if it is not deliberately “killed” and undergoes maintenance on time, of course.

Peugeot/Citroen handle for Vesta

You can buy a pen on AliExpress (see selection of accessories). The author writes:

Instead of an internal thread on the handle, there is a latch inside. Accordingly, there is a little play on the thread of the lever. Therefore, I removed the side panels, drilled a 4.5 mm hole and secured it with a bolt.

If you cover it with leather, it will look like this:

By the way, the drawstring was shortened.

Engines and transmissions

It is worth considering that the robotic gearbox will not be paired with every power unit.

For the weakest engine, the 87-horsepower VAZ 11189, made in an 8-valve configuration and which is a further development of its predecessor, an exclusively manual transmission is provided.

It is followed by the 106-horsepower VAZ 21129 - it was created by modifying and modernizing the existing 16-valve engine. For cars with it, both transmissions will be available - both mechanical and robotic type AMT 2182.

The last will be a 1.6-liter HR16DE-H4M engine, designed for 114 hp. With. At the factory, it replaces the engine from Renault K4M series. Only “mechanics” has been reassigned for it.

Fans of automatic transmissions will be pleased that the version with a 106-horsepower engine will be the first to hit the assembly line and will be shown as a production version on September 25. As for the rest, they will be operational within a few months.

The public does not yet know all the technological nuances, but it is already possible to get a general idea about the gearbox on the LADA Vesta - these are modern, inexpensive and reliable units.

Volkswagen Golf gear knob

Installing a gear knob from a Volkswagen Golf on a Lada Priora (also on a VAZ 2108-2115). The author of the modification is sedan2x2.

Procedure

Remove the gearshift knob (pull up).
We make a hole in the plastic handle of a foreign car similar to the standard one and fit it tightly onto the stem.
The gear knob cover is from LADA.