“Perfect silence”: How to overcome suspension knock in LADA Vesta SW Cross – said a car enthusiast

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Features of the suspension on LADA Vesta

The Spanish testing ground IDIADA was chosen for the final configuration of the car parameters. The manufacturer's goal was to achieve the greatest possible interaction between the driver and the vehicle, and he really succeeded:

• the car moves confidently in a straight direction, while the driver accurately feels when the steering wheel is in the zero position;
• when cornering on uneven sections of the track, the steering wheel does not vibrate, and this guarantees constant feedback between the driver and the car;
• accelerating the car while entering a turn, the driver does not feel shaking;
• The new Lada model has a suspension that provides for the use of electronic systems - EBD, ABS and ESP. Thanks to the built-in stabilization system, control during a skid or drift is facilitated; the driver has full control of traction;
• The versatile Vesta has excellent cross-country ability, on the one hand, thanks to the correct suspension settings, and on the other, due to high-quality electronics. In order to overcome off-road areas, the manufacturer installed an imitation of differential locks - a new product for AVTOVAZ, which the owners have already noted as an improvement.

Suspension features

Self-diagnosis of problems

If you don't like the way your vehicle drives over obstacles after a while, or turns into turns less smoothly. First, carry out diagnostics to eliminate other “suspects” and come to the technical center with a clear task for specialists:

• Release the brake pedal. Take the wheel with both hands by the opposite parts and rock it. If a pronounced play is noticeable, this may mean that the problem is in the hub bearing - it must guide the wheel correctly, strictly in one plane; if it is neglected, it can “go figure eight”.
• If the wheel play does not occur due to the hub, then the fault is in the chassis. In this case, play appears even when the brake pedal is pressed.
• If the car “wobbles” in a vertical plane, the stabilizer link is poorly secured or the ball joint is worn out.
• If the car wobbles “horizontally” (push it into the front fender, after tightening the handbrake), it may be that the rod ends have worn out and become unusable.

The design of the front suspension of a front-wheel drive vehicle assumes that all its parts should “age” evenly, almost equally, that is, even if they have different wear patterns, they need to be replaced with new ones in pairs. New components will work evenly, “erasing” from scratch.

Front suspension features

The front suspension is based on gas-filled double-sided shock absorber struts, on which a series of coil springs, barrel springs and lower arms are installed. Stabilizers are located on pyramids. The longitudinal extensions from previous versions have been replaced by universal, L-shaped arms that can withstand heavy loads in any direction thanks to a five-degree caster.

Studying the part in detail, one can note something in common with the way the front-wheel drive of Renault cars is designed. An interesting feature is the presence of a subframe, thanks to which the car has two points of support for stretch marks.

Rear suspension features

Special attention is paid to the rear suspension, in which the mechanism installed in RenaultZoo electric vehicles has been redesigned. Semi-independent suspension models differ from versions with extended beams; the suspension has longitudinal linked arms. The manufacturer decided to limit itself to installing domestic struts, and the shock absorbers were located in the arch, which increased driving comfort and safety. The spars reliably cover each rear suspension spring, which also increases ease of movement.

Rear suspension

Revolution is ahead

The largest number of revolutionary innovations for VAZ were applied to the front suspension. First of all, this is a change in the concept of its architecture. For the first time on Lada cars, the front suspension is mounted on a subframe, which will increase its rigidity and geometry accuracy while simultaneously increasing vibration-acoustic characteristics.

No less revolutionary is the location of the steering rack, which has moved downwards, which eliminates the need to turn the wheels through levers - now the rods are connected directly to the hubs. This approach will significantly improve the car's handling characteristics, bringing them to the European level, which has been expected from VAZ products for several decades. Of the usual elements, only the electric power steering remains, which will be mounted on the steering column to simplify the design.

The Lada Vesta has a completely independent front suspension, with a castor angle of five degrees. MacPherson struts and L-shaped arms of our own design are used. Russian engineers also introduced a new stabilizer, which received a different shape, elongated struts and a different metal composition. The result is a much more sensitive system, which contributes to improved clarity and smoothness of control, as well as the behavior of the sedan on the road.

Despite the new layout, the developers managed to maintain an acceptable ground clearance (ground clearance) for Vesta, which for the sedan is 185 mm from the ground to the engine crankcase protection.

This means that the new product will feel quite confident on Russian roads. As for other figures, the wheelbase of the Lada Vesta is 2635 mm, the front wheel track is 1510 mm, and the distance between the rear wheels is exactly the same.

LADA Vesta SW – advantages and disadvantages

This is a new generation domestic car, which can be called progress for AVTOVAZ. Good handling, increased safety, many innovations and improvements - all this allows you to appreciate the car. However, there are also disadvantages:

• weak stabilizer struts;
• creaking and tapping of the rubber band after some time of use;
• increased susceptibility to corrosion of subframes at the place where silent blocks are attached. The reason is the increased pocket size.

Lada Vesta SW

New level technologies

In addition to the above, it is worth noting other features of the new Lada Vesta platform, directly or indirectly related to the suspension and its functioning. First of all, this is the use of the latest generation of Bosch ABS, EBD and ESP systems. It is also impossible to ignore the close cooperation with the Renault-Nissan concern, thanks to which the VAZ new product will receive high-quality power steering from Nissan Qashqai and reliable brake system components from Renault Megane and Logan. All this together allows us to hope that the quality of VAZ cars with the advent of Vesta will reach a completely new level, which fans of the domestic automobile industry have long dreamed of.

Operating conditions in Russia place special demands on the vehicle's driving performance, which is why the Lada Vesta suspension was developed with the active participation of AVTOVAZ engineers, and then underwent various development tests both in our country and abroad.

The result of this approach was that Vesta’s suspension turned out to be almost ideal for our conditions - large strokes provide a good ride on rough roads, but at the same time the car confidently holds the road on high-speed country roads.

Suspension characteristics

In general, Vesta's chassis is one of its main advantages. Here, an AVTOVAZ engineer has, as they say, “guessed”. The car behaves well on a variety of surfaces from asphalt to light off-road, including our popular dirt roads.

• Base – 2635 mm;
• Front track – 1510 mm;
• Rear track – 1510 mm;
• Ground clearance – 175 mm.

Suspension on Cross modifications

It is the “chassis” that is the main difference between the Lada Vesta Cross modifications and others. Higher ground clearance required changes to some components, as well as different settings of the components themselves. The engineers managed to maintain the car's handling, even though the ground clearance was increased to 203 mm.

Video about suspension

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Conclusion

The manufacturer has installed an improved suspension, but it has not yet been possible to achieve ideal results. Perhaps, when creating the next new product, all the shortcomings will be corrected, and the suspension will be able to compete with foreign cars.

In general, the car drives smoothly, noise during fast driving has been reduced as much as possible, and the sensitivity of the suspension has decreased.

Super suspension for Lada Vesta (Video)

A modern car must meet certain requirements for safety, convenience, handling, comfort, and maneuverability. AvtoVAZ developers tried to implement all this in their brainchild Lada Vesta. They created a fundamentally new design - the front suspension of the Lada Vesta is not modernized from previous versions, but a completely new invention.

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Hello from YouTube) thanks for the link...

Hello! My little sedan is going to trade. I'm waiting for the Vesta SV in February. One of these days I will install Acomi racks with standard supports and bump stops from the dozens that Acomi sent me. I will put up the converted supports from Clio3, Demfi struts and anthers from Clio3 for sale. On the SV, closer to spring, I will try something else. For example, an SS with oprahs from a Merc, if they fit. I will change the stands and try them on.

It’s clear, it’s good that you have time to do something, I was also happy to experiment, but there’s no time...

Hello, did you win? I don’t remember that you complained about the suspension earlier, when the problems started? I drove 60 thousand. But apart from the pillow, it seems that nothing else particularly bothered me in the suspension, now I’m waiting for the Vesta 1.6 on the robot in December...

I rather didn’t notice. Turn the music up louder and off we go. Demfi put it on. More or less quietly.

Perhaps it is not the nut that secures the rod to the support that rests against the cone on the rod, but the support itself that rests. The cone prevents it from sitting completely on the rod. You will tighten the nut with or without a washer, but the support does not rest flat on the end of the rod, but rests with the narrow edge of the hole against the cone and “plays” as the car moves. Then the edge probably wrinkles a little (in one of the photos there even seem to be visible traces) and begins to play more, hence the louder boom over time. Here you need to place a washer under the support, but only a thin one, about a millimeter and a half maximum, but there don’t seem to be such thin M12 washers, they are all 2.5 mm. Therefore, perhaps an even better option would be to space out the hole in the support by 12.5-13 mm (look at the location), like the inner hole of the M12 washer, so that the support fits as well as the washer in the photo, and the washer on top under the nut to be sure. If the assumption is correct, then everything is quiet on the other rack because there is no cone on that rod.

Lada Vesta

The Lada Vesta SV station wagon is a long-awaited event that fans of the domestic automobile industry have been eagerly awaiting. The manufacturer offers the model in several configurations, giving the consumer the right to choose based on personal needs. At the same time, AvtoVAZ presented to the public two station wagon models at once. In the car line they are listed as Vesta SV and Vesta Cross.

The vehicle is an original development of the manufacturer and is very different from previous versions. Technical characteristics provide the car with an excellent combination of handling, comfort and cross-country ability. The domestic station wagon is of considerable interest among car enthusiasts. And one of the reasons for this phenomenon is the front suspension of the car.

Summing up: was the change in chassis beneficial?

After the developers finally made a good tuning of the old suspension options, the steering reached a completely new level. Drivers unanimously claim that the centered position of the steering wheel is felt throughout the entire trip, and the car does not shake when cornering. Vesta also has many advantages on uneven surfaces. When turning, the steering wheel does not vibrate and remains easily in your hands. But when driving on our roads, Vesta eventually begins to knock or even creak, which is definitely a minus of the new suspension.

Using the example of modernizing the platform for Vesta, AvtoVAZ managed to make a breakthrough in the development of domestic cars. The new suspension of the Lada Vesta has made it possible to create a higher level of steering for this model; driving will become safe and dynamic. Although there are some minor flaws. But, in any case, it is encouraging that VAZ is moving away from old traditions and striving for development. In the future, we expect more and more advanced Russian-made cars from Tolyatti representatives. And judging by the progress trends, evidence of which is the updated Vesta suspension, AvtoVAZ has potential for growth.

The described suspension problems will be useful for those who love tuning. It is clear which parts of the Lada Vesta need tuning.

The Lada Vesta SW station wagon is a long-awaited event in 2022. Two trim levels, Comfort and Luxe, are offered for sale, which gives you plenty of choice. Lada Vesta is an original development of VAZ, which compares favorably with its predecessors.

What technical characteristics provide Vesta with the best combination of comfort and handling? We invite everyone to talk about this in today’s article. As statistics show, the Russian station wagon has aroused genuine interest among domestic car enthusiasts.

Lada Vesta suspension - design and distinctive properties

The domestically produced car was tuned at the Spanish IDIADA test site. The manufacturer has set itself the task of achieving ideal interaction between the car and the driver. As a result:

1. Transport moves confidently in a straight line. When driving, you can feel the zero steering control very well.
2. The car does not shake when cornering, as well as during braking and acceleration.
3. While driving in any situation, good communication between the driver and the car is maintained.

The suspension of the Lada Vesta SV has built-in electronic assistants - ABS, EBD, ESP systems. Built-in stabilization makes movement easier and provides complete control over traction. The car is characterized by excellent cross-country ability, which is largely ensured by electronics and proper tuning of the car’s suspension. Simulated differential locking allows you to overcome off-road conditions. The company received a lot of positive feedback for this innovation.

Wheel bearing noise

At the initial stage of wear, the noise is practically inaudible. The appearance of extraneous sound in the cabin is a sign of moderate wear.

To verify that the bearing is faulty, it is enough to drive onto an open highway and accelerate to 50 km/h. Gradually rotate the steering wheel left and right. When turning to the left, the right bearing is worn out, and when turning to the right, the left bearing is worn out.

It often happens that a hum or rumble is heard on both sides, then the left and right bearings must be replaced, respectively.

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Vesta front suspension

The front suspension is a completely original design that was developed from scratch. It is based on double-sided shock-absorbing struts filled with gas, on which coil springs, a stabilizer and lower arms are located.

The design uses a universal L-shaped lever, which replaced the longitudinal extension from previous versions. It copes well with various loads due to the use of a castor of 5 degrees. An eye-catching part of the suspension is a subframe with two support points for stretching.

Wear of stabilizer link joints

Catalog number of the original stands (bones) - 8450006750, length - 283 mm. Due to poor-quality road surfaces, pins (hinges) often fail prematurely.

Replacing the “bones” yourself is not at all difficult if you follow the instructions for using the technical device.

• wrench 16, 19, Torx 30;
• a set of new “bones”.

1. Jack up the car and remove the wheel on the right.
2. Unscrew the upper and lower fastenings of the “bone”.
3. We insert a new one, tighten the nuts, and screw the wheel.
4. By analogy, we repair on the left.

Vesta rear suspension

The rear suspension uses a redesigned design from the Renault Zoo electric car. The model differs from its predecessor in the length of the beam. Also, the suspension is equipped with trailing arms, and domestic struts of Skopin origin are used.

The rear suspension makes driving even more comfortable and safe due to the location of the shock absorbers in the arches. The springs are located under the side members, which increases comfort during movement.

Trim or install other springs

To cut this at all is some kind of game!

Firstly, there is no 25 cm in a loaded car, which is necessary for comfortable work. Secondly, the work of the suspension will be, on the contrary, torn, and the spring will become a little softer, it simply won’t have enough coils to hold the body normally. The center of gravity of the body will be mixed, which has an extremely negative effect on handling. If you cut off more turns, you will hit the bottom on the road, because again there is not enough spring (let’s say power) to hold the body. YES, the spring can simply fly out of its place.

Install other springs. Hypothetically, this is possible, but they are selected together with shock absorbers (more on this below). But if you make it more powerful, the car will become stiffer, but we need comfort. And if you install it softer than what you had, then the body simply won’t hold up, there will always be breakdowns.

Comparison of the suspension of the Lada Vesta sedan and station wagon

It so happened that for many years the weak link of VAZ cars was the chassis. In his new product, the manufacturer offered a revised and improved version of its predecessors. The bulk of the changes were made to the front suspension. Many new parts have appeared, such as a subframe to increase body strength, L-shaped levers made of high-quality steel.

The rear suspension designs are almost identical. Vesta SW has modified springs and shock absorbers, which increases strength properties and allows them to withstand increased loads. The rear springs in the CW model are 9 mm larger.

Sequence of actions when replacing roll bar bushings

Catalog number - 8450006748, cost of original spare parts - from 350 rubles/piece. As an alternative, use polyurethane bushings from Chevrolet Niva (17012680).

• TORX 40 wrench, heads “13” and “16”;
• knob;
• extension wrench;
• torque wrench;
• new bushings, preferably polyurethane ones, as they have a longer service life.

1. We hang the front part of the car with a jack and use a hydraulic lifting mechanism.
2. Unscrew the steering gear casing (head at “10”).
3. We unscrew the steel brackets that secure the rubber bushings (the key is set to “13”).
4. Unscrew the front bolts (T40 key) and remove the bushings.
5. We insert new ones and assemble the structure in reverse order.

Tighten the bolts with a force of 2.0 kgf/m.

Differences between the suspension of Lada Vesta SW and Lada Vesta SW Cross

The version with the Cross prefix differs not only in its external qualities, but also in its technical properties. Externally, the model looks strong and brutal. But driving performance does not always correspond to appearance. To justify the name of the model, the manufacturer decided to change some structural suspension components, but did not conduct experiments with the engine.

The Vesta Cross suspension has slightly different shock absorbers. Here they are more rigid, although they belong to the same type. The sports version has longer and stiffer springs. The developers also made some manipulations with certain settings. Changes in parameters have increased the sharpness of response to steering wheel control, and its position is more clearly felt. During speed, after a maneuver, the car quickly returns to its previous control positions.

Lada Vesta is a great achievement of the domestic manufacturer. Due to structural changes, the vehicle received higher handling and safety characteristics. This was achieved through the use of various innovations.

The car must meet modern safety requirements, and the suspension of the Lada Vesta is responsible for this. AvtoVAZ designers tried their best and created a fundamentally new front and rear suspension design that was not modernized from previous models. The handling, comfort and safety of driving a Lada Vesta depend on the quality of the suspension and what technical features.

Progress from behind

Speaking of the “backside”. There is no new rear suspension layout here, and a budget car doesn’t need it. The rear suspension of Vesta is made according to the classic design with a semi-independent torsion beam, which was kindly provided by the Renault concern.

But AvtoVAZ nevertheless introduced some innovations for the Lada. Firstly, this is a spaced arrangement of springs and struts, which can be considered a mini-revolution for the Volga automobile industry. Secondly, a completely different approach to setting up the suspension, which was carried out in Europe using equipment from the Renault concern. As a result, the rear of Vesta receives a more modern suspension, which will affect the comfort of rear passengers and the stability of the car at any speed with ground clearance so decent for Russian roads.

Front suspension device

According to AvtoVAZ, the front suspension design is independent, with double-acting gas-filled shock absorbers. The front suspension struts feature barrel coil springs, lower wishbones and an anti-roll bar mounted on a subframe.

Front suspension

There are two engine mounting points (stretch) on it. The other two remained on the spars. This can be seen from the front in the photo. The suspension device uses MacPherson struts, the same as on previous models. The front suspension of the Lada Vesta is completely original, two new parts have been added:

1. L – shaped levers;
2. Front subframe.

The use of new parts allowed:

• Significantly increase body rigidity;
• Improve driving comfort;
• Helped improve safety levels.

The steering rack, engine, suspension parts and some parts of the chassis are mounted on a subframe. Which is radically different from the fastening of units on previous models. The torsion bar was modified, and the anti-roll bars received a new design.

This made it possible to improve the energy intensity of the suspension, and the handling of the Lada Vesta became significantly better. The car received steering from Renault Megane. Vesta’s suspension has the main difference from previous models in the presence of an L-shaped lever with a castor of 5 0, which is clearly visible in the photo.

This device effectively absorbs transverse and longitudinal loads. The new suspension design provides a significant improvement in vehicle handling.

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1 Topic from Pluto 2016-03-30 07:25:38 (2018-03-22 02:46:55 edited by Pluto)

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Subject: Knocking noise from front left

Has anyone encountered this problem, please tell me what it could be. When driving through potholes with sharp edges, a dull clanging sound is heard from below on the left, reminiscent of the knock of an unscrewed disk on the hub. The sound is best noticeable at low speed when driving in 1st or 2nd gear. Then it just gets muted. The defect occurred immediately after purchase. A visit to the dealer revealed nothing.

Currently, AVTOVAZ produces standard polyurethane bushings for Vesta. The stabilizer does not creak in them.

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Struts: Renault 54 61 800 02R (274 mm) or 8200 669 065 (283 mm) lemforder 3710901 Bushings: Chevrolet Niva (2123-2906046R?) (small) install without cutting with soap>

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Re: Knocking noise from front left

Has anyone encountered this problem, please tell me what it could be. When driving through potholes with sharp edges, a dull clanging sound is heard from below on the left, reminiscent of the knock of an unscrewed disk on the hub. The sound is best noticeable at low speed when driving in 1st or 2nd gear. Then it just gets muted. The defect occurred immediately after purchase. A visit to the dealer revealed nothing.

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Re: Knocking noise from front left

The defect occurred immediately after purchase. A visit to the dealer revealed nothing.

But did they listen to the knock? what and how did you check? Did you do any broaching at all?

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Re: Knocking noise from front left

We stretched out the subframe and everything we could reach from below. We shook the ball joint and hub, and the stub drains. They also seem to have rocked the steering tips. They spread their hands. Today I looked down and there are a lot of nuts and bolts on the subframe. I would have to stretch them all out. The most interesting thing is that when you rock the car in a parking lot, nothing rattles, but on sharp potholes, yes. Maybe the shock absorber is defective, but how can you tell?

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Re: Knocking noise from front left

Today I remembered all the problems again and went to the dealer. The source of the sound has been identified. This is the knocking of the anti-roll bar. His lateral movement limiter is faulty, as I understand it. The defect was recognized as covered by warranty. They will change the stabilizer as soon as a new one arrives. Will wait.

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Re: Knocking noise from front left

The source of the sound has been identified. This is the knocking of the anti-roll bar. His lateral movement limiter is faulty, as I understand it. The defect was recognized as covered by warranty. They will change the stabilizer as soon as a new one arrives. Will wait.

It won't last long. We need to install something else, better quality.

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Re: Knocking noise from front left

It won't last long. We need to install something else, better quality.

What, have you already had experience replacing the stabilizer?

8 Reply from Dimidrol 2016-04-03 01:31:28 (2016-04-03 02:04:44 edited by Dimidrol)

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Re: Knocking noise from front left

Looks like I have the same problem. I went to the officials, but of course they didn’t find anything. What does this limiter even look like, how was it diagnosed?

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What, have you already had experience replacing the stabilizer? ai

So they exchange it for the same one. That means the new one will knock too.

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Re: Knocking noise from front left

Looks like I have the same problem. I went to the officials, but of course they didn’t find anything. What does this limiter even look like, how was it diagnosed?

I didn’t catch up with the diagnostic process, so I gave the car away for half a day through a personal manager. They found it themselves. I rummaged through the technological instructions (https://yadi.sk/d/zTESYkz0mDbKY; https://yadi.sk/i/jd13nycwoyZVi links from the documentation section) and, as I understood from the explanations, the “belt on the stabilizer bar” fig. 7-2. You can look at it using a mirror. To be honest, I haven’t looked at it myself, but I’ll look in soon. It's a very uncomfortable place - behind the steering rack. By the way, such a knock could have occurred on the right side if the belt had broken on the other side. Honestly, this defect ruined the whole impression of the car.

Rear suspension device

The rear suspension of the Lada Vesta is the same as on Renault Megane cars. This diagram is provided by the Renault-Nissan concern. At the rear, the Lada has barrel-shaped coil springs on a transverse beam with spaced shock absorbers and brake drums.

Rear suspension

A photo of the Vesta pendant gives an idea of ​​the changes:

• The designers were the first to use a new arrangement of springs and struts with spaced mounting;
• The tuning was carried out using original technology at Renault's European factories;
• The rear track has been increased to 1510 mm, as a result of which the rear wheel arches have also been enlarged.

We can conclude that Vesta received a new suspension device capable of ensuring passenger comfort and, most importantly, a smooth ride. The suspension device is shown in the photo and consists of:

1. Rear suspension beam;
2. Barrel springs;
3. Double-acting gas-filled shock absorbers

In addition to the described features, the suspension on the Lada Vesta has a number of other equally important innovations.

Change of platform – change of concept

It all started in the mid-2000s, when the Volga auto giant first risked starting the development of a class C sedan. But then there was not enough money to complete the project, and the crisis of 2008 put a final end to those plans. A few years ago, they returned to the developments that had been collecting dust in the archive, deciding to use them as the basis of a new platform, but for class B cars. At the same time, the task was set to be quite revolutionary - to create a modern platform capable of not being inferior to foreign analogues in terms of quality and technological equipment.

As a result, the LADA B platform was born, which formed the basis of the Lada Vesta sedan. The developers call this project completely unique, because for the first time AvtoVAZ used a whole range of innovations that had not previously been used at all on the products of the Volga auto giant. When creating the platform, the successes of the mid-2000s project were taken into account, but with the introduction of a huge number of amendments and modifications, some technologies used on the Priora were used, as well as technologies from the Renault-Nissan concern, which provided, for example, most of the components of the braking system.

Suspension innovations

This use of electronic systems ABS, ESP and EBD allows for a number of advantages. First of all, the built-in stabilization system allows you to easily cope with skidding and drifting of the car while driving. It also allows you to control traction.

A correctly configured Lada Vesta suspension, together with electronics, allows you to simulate a differential lock, which allows you to easily overcome off-road conditions. If you find yourself in a difficult situation, the activated stabilization system can significantly improve the vehicle's maneuverability.

This technology was first used on Lada. The stabilization system received positive feedback from the owners. And now, no matter how difficult the road, Vesta can cope even with difficult off-road conditions.

Reviews and malfunctions in the suspension

Having read the reviews about the suspension, we can say with confidence that the innovations used in the design are aimed primarily at the quality of vehicle handling, safe driving and passenger comfort. However, not all reviews are positive; during operation, extraneous noise appears in the rear suspension.

Some dealerships suggest installing shims on the rear shock absorber. To diagnose the performance of the suspension yourself, you need to hang the car. In this case, the front wheels should not touch the surface. By moving the wheel in both planes, we determine the play:

1. When the brake pedal is released, play is felt - the front hub bearing is worn out;
2. Play is felt when the brake pedal is pressed and released - the suspension is faulty;
3. If the rack is poorly secured or the ball joint is worn, play is felt in the vertical plane;
4. If there is horizontal play, the tie rod end (front suspension module) has failed.

Creaking and knocking noises can be caused by the bushings not being lubricated or the rear shock absorber not having a washer.

Installing soft rubber

The first way to soften the suspension without changing its design is to change the tires. Many people advise reducing the tire pressure, but this method is hardly justified. Tire wear increases, fuel consumption increases, and handling deteriorates. In order to choose soft tires from the variety, you need to arm yourself with certain knowledge and experience of other car owners, since there is no special marking for soft tires.

Soft rubber can be identified visually by its massive side tread and soft sidewall. Among all the parameters on board modern tires you can find one such as TREADWEAR. It stands for wear resistance. The lower its value, the softer the rubber.

An example would be winter tires. It is the softest, but wears out very quickly when used in the summer. Typically, the brands Michelin Energy, Michelin Primacy, Nokian and Continental are famous for the production of soft tires.

You can increase the level of comfort with one more parameter - profile height. High-profile rubber with an index of more than 65% has an increased damping layer compared to low-profile rubber.