Replacing the clutch cable on a VAZ-2110, 2111, 2112

The throttle cable (gas cable) is the connecting link between the gas pedal and the throttle; when you press the pedal, you do not act on the cable, which in turn opens/closes the throttle valve. This way you regulate the flow of fuel to the cylinders, as well as the engine speed and vehicle speed.

A poor (untimely, delayed) response to pressing the gas pedal is most often a sign of problems with the throttle cable. The problem may lie in the fact that the throttle cable is incorrectly adjusted, its tension has weakened, in addition, the throttle cable may have stretched or completely failed and requires immediate replacement. If, when pressing the gas pedal, you feel resistance similar to friction, or pressing the pedal has become hard and not smooth, you need to lubricate the cable.

In this article I will talk about how to adjust the throttle cable, as well as how to lubricate the gas cable on a Lada Priora at home.

Attention! Before adjusting the throttle cable, make sure that the tight movement is not due to the carpet or other obstructions that may interfere with the free movement of the gas pedal. Very often, because of this banal “breakdown,” drivers make a lot of unnecessary movements and dismantle the engine almost to the ground in search of the reasons for the lack of engine power. As a result, it turns out that the new mat is simply bent or slipped somewhere and the pedal moves only half its travel.

Throttle flushing tens

Often, VAZ 2110 owners confuse a malfunction of the throttle assembly with an ordinary clogged valve. The main symptoms of the latter include:

when you release the gas pedal, the engine does not immediately switch to low speed;
the engine is difficult to start in severe frost;
after starting, the engine vibrates for a few minutes;
The engine jerks regularly at low crankshaft speeds.

To clean the throttle valve. Carefully remove the plastic decorative trim that covers the top of the engine. Next, disconnect the ventilation system hose and drain the oil from the air pipe. After this, unscrew the cap from the expansion tank and disconnect the fuel tank ventilation hose. Having done this work, we get free access to the throttle valve of the “tens”.

The part itself must be cleaned using aerosol products such as Wynn's or WD-40. The procedure for washing the part should be repeated with a short pause of 15 minutes. At the first stage, we treat the part with an aerosol and wipe it with a damp cloth. The second time, an aerosol is also needed, only you need to wipe the part with a dry piece of cloth. During the cleaning process, it is strictly forbidden to use brushes for working with metal, as they severely damage the surface of the throttle assembly.

When cleaning the throttle valve, you should also pay great attention to the crankcase ventilation duct. This part of the assembly is most susceptible to contamination

To wash the internal channels of the damper itself, unscrew the idle speed sensor. If you find play during the process of dismantling the sensor, then the part should be replaced

You also need to pay attention to the condition of the gasket in the throttle assembly. It's best if you replace it too

How to adjust the throttle cable of Lada Priora

The adjustment is carried out using a clamping bracket, which we previously removed. This bracket is a tensioner for the casing in which the cable moves.
Remove the bracket and tighten the throttle cable so that it sags about 1-2 mm near the throttle drive.

Instructions VAZ-2110 2111, 2112. Replacing the clutch release cable

Now you need to install the fixing bracket into place in the casing. Make sure that the cable is tensioned optimally and that the throttle valve is not open when the gas pedal is at zero position. A cable that is too tight will cause the idle speed to be constantly elevated. Squeeze the gas pedal several times and check how everything works.
Start the engine and make sure the throttle cable is adjusted correctly and the idle speed is normal.

NOTE Adjustment of the throttle valve drive is shown on the VAZ 21124 (1.6i) engine. Features of adjusting the throttle valve drive on the VAZ 2112 (1.5i) engine are indicated in the text.

RECOMMENDATION It is necessary to adjust the throttle valve drive after replacing the drive cable, after removing and installing the throttle assembly, and also after performing work related to dismantling the intake module. Throttle actuator adjustment may be necessary if the vehicle's engine may not be able to produce maximum power due to the throttle valve not being fully opened.

An assistant will be required to perform the adjustment work. Adjustment sequence

1. We prepare the car for work (see paragraph 2a Preparing the car for maintenance and repair).

2. Remove the decorative trim of the engine (see Decorative trim of the engine - removal and installation). 3. After loosening the three clamps, remove the air supply hose to the throttle valve.

4. We control the position of the throttle valve: when the gas pedal is pressed (all the way to the floor), the valve should be completely open, and when the gas pedal is released, it should be completely closed.

5. The position of the closed throttle valve is adjusted with a stop screw, rotating it with a slotted screwdriver with a thin blade. The throttle valve should close completely without sticking.

The position of the open throttle valve is adjusted by changing the tension of its drive cable.

WARNING When adjusting the open throttle valve, do not overtighten the cable, as this may damage the drive elements.

6. On the VAZ 2112 (1.5i) injection engine:

Using two 13 mm wrenches, rotating the adjusting nuts (1 and 2), we adjust the cable tension (small sagging of the cable is allowed in the area between the throttle valve drive sector and the end of the casing).

On the VAZ 21124 (l.6i) injection engine:

a) Use pliers to remove the locking plate of the cable sheath.

b) By moving the cable sheath in the rubber holder, we adjust the cable tension (in the area between the throttle valve drive sector and the end of the sheath, a slight slack in the cable is allowed).

c) Install the locking plate in place.

7. Check the operation of the throttle valve drive. If necessary, repeat the adjustment.

8. Install all the removed parts on the car in the reverse order of removal.

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Throttle valve VAZ 2110 – replacement, adjustment, modification +Video | TuningKod

According to statistics, one of the main problems of VAZ 2110 owners is frequent breakdowns of the throttle valve. Even with careful operation of the car, such an important part has to be modified or completely changed. Fortunately, doing this yourself is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance.

Modification of the VAZ throttle by shifting the ventilation circuit
Flushing the throttle "tens"
Replacing the throttle valve on a VAZ 2110

Clutch “diseases” and where they come from

There are a large number of malfunctions that the owner of a VAZ-2110 may encounter. Among the most common signs of a problem are the following:

Slipping and incomplete engagement, which causes noticeable difficulties when changing gears, especially when trying to shift to reverse or first.

If you press the pedal sharply, the engine speed increases, but the acceleration is not noticeable. This situation is especially dangerous during overtaking, when a driver who has no idea that he has a broken clutch tries to pass the cars in front of him.

When you try to disengage the clutch, it does not disengage completely, and excessive noise (crunching) occurs when shifting gears.

During the start the car breaks down.

While driving, the car constantly makes sounds that are uncharacteristic of normal operation, which further intensify after engaging the clutch.

Clutch slipping

The most common problem, which will be especially noticeable when trying to drive up some hill. You can even smell the friction linings in the cabin, which is also typical when brake pads break down.

In the vast majority of cases this is due to the following reasons:

oiling of the linings, pressure plate or flywheel;
excessive wear or burnout of friction linings;
drive damage.

To eliminate this problem, you should thoroughly rinse the oily parts with gasoline or white alcohol, and then identify and eliminate the cause of excessive oiling.

If wear of the friction linings is detected, the only repair option will be a complete replacement of the HP assembly.

If you have a damaged drive, you should try to eliminate the reason why it is sticking, or replace it completely.

Jerks at start

This problem is characterized by sudden jerks when trying to move the car. Most often, this problem occurs due to the drive cable being stuck, which will require you to treat it with engine oil or replace it with a new one.

If the HP hub jams on the splines, they should be completely cleaned of dirt or any minor damage.

If there is excessive wear, always replace the input shaft or HP.

Also, replacement of the HP will be required if it is deformed and the linings are weakened.

There is a noise when the clutch is engaged

The main cause of this problem is significant settlement or malfunctions in the damper springs, as well as excessive wear of the spring windows. The only solution to the problem here would be to completely replace the HP.

In addition, in some cases, the cause of the malfunction is loosening of the FN fastening or deformation of the HP, which can be solved by replacing components.

There is increased noise

If there is a characteristic noise when trying to engage the clutch, check the bearing lubrication and wear. In any case, the most optimal solution to the problem would be to completely replace the bearing.

Clutch not fully disengaging

Another common problem, which is characterized by difficulty shifting gears and the presence of characteristic noise, although the gearbox seems to be in good working order. If the adjustment was performed incorrectly, this procedure should be repeated, and then replace the deformed fork.

If the cable gets stuck, it must be lubricated with engine oil or some other product. If this does not help, it is replaced.

If the HP is warped or the FN rivets are weakened, the only correct solution would be to completely replace the disk.

How to properly maintain and change the throttle cable

Chassis front and rear suspension VAZ 2110 2111 2112 Removing the lever and extension of the front suspension VAZ 2110 2111 2112

Any element of the cable drive requires periodic adjustment. The metal gradually stretches, and play appears, which not only irritates the driver, but also reduces driving safety. You press the gas pedal with a certain force, expect adequate acceleration from the car, but the engine spins up with a delay. If wedged into traffic on a busy highway, this can lead to an accident.

There is always an adjusting screw on the cable sheath.

The photo shows two nuts with which the overall tension of the drive can be adjusted within a few centimeters:

By moving the threaded bushing, you move the stop point (and therefore the zero force point) closer or further from the carburetor throttle lever.

It is necessary to evaluate the free play of the pedal (before the damper begins to move). For this you will need an assistant. At your command, he slowly presses the pedal, and you fix the free play of the cable. Mark the setting point of the damper and make a mark with a marker;
Then, having loosened the fastening, tighten the shell using the nut, which is located on the pedal side. Having fixed the point at which the damper begins to move (at the mark with a marker), unscrew the nut half a turn back and tighten it with the second nut. Again ask the assistant in the cab to slowly press the pedal. If the play is no more than a millimeter, the adjustment is complete. Otherwise, repeat the setup;
If, when the pedal is released, the damper is slightly open, you will get the effect of an extended choke lever. At idle speed the crankshaft will spin faster than expected. In general, you will end up with excessive fuel consumption;
And of course, cable lubrication. It is enough to apply it in a small amount to the entry points into the shell.

Pedal travel

This is where the whole process begins. The factory manual states that normal travel is about 13 centimeters. Nut and locknutBut over time, the parameter increases as the driven disc lining wears out.

This causes the pedal to rise slightly. Measuring the indicator is not difficult.

Open the door leading to the driver's seat in the cabin.
Squat down so you are close to the pedals.
Place a regular ruler on the mat under the pedal, positioning it perpendicular to the clutch pedal.
Measure the distance from the mat to the extreme point of the pedal, that is, the maximum distance.
If the indicator is 16 centimeters or more, this indicates an urgent need for adjustment.

How to adjust the throttle cable on a VAZ 2110-VAZ 2112

Body VAZ 2110 2111 2112 Removing the front bumper VAZ 2110 2111 2112

Note! A lot of engines were installed on cars of the tenth family, ranging from carburetor 1.5 to injection 16 valve engines. Let us immediately warn you that carburetor engines from the Samara family were installed on dozens, and we already have information on adjusting all the valves on carburetor Samaras and it is posted in two article, the first is called: “Adjusting the throttle valves”, the second: “Adjusting the air damper”, so if you have a carburetor, then go straight to them, because in this article we are talking only about injection cars and we will not touch on carburetor cars!

1) Let’s write briefly because there is nothing complicated in the adjustment, and there are not many nuances, in general, let’s start with the throttle valve closed (This is when the gas pedal is released and nothing presses on it), so if it is not completely closed, then the adjustment it can be done using a cable, but it is not always possible to adjust the position of the closed damper with a cable, so the adjusting screw comes into play, which is located on the throttle assembly itself (see photo 1), you will either need to tighten it, or, on the contrary, loosen it a little, thereby achieving a completely closed damper (And it shouldn’t jam yet, keep this in mind), but you need to be careful with this screw, if you tighten it too much, the car will simply stall or won’t start at all, and if you unscrew it too much, the idle speed will increase, fuel consumption will be the same and the throttle will be slightly open, but the easiest way is to adjust it by speed, for example, on a warm engine, your idle used to be 800 rpm, you will need to start the car, warm it up in the same way and adjust this screw so that again there were 800 revolutions on the tachometer needle as before, we’re done with adjusting the damper, proceed to adjusting the cable on 8 valve cars, look for the place where the cable connects to the bracket (see. photo 2), once you have found it, take two wrenches and rotate the adjusting nuts (Nut 1 and 2) with them, adjust the cable as you need (It is allowed to sag a little, do not tighten the cable too much), 16 valve cars are also adjusted in the same way , there a metal plate is pulled out with pliers or by hand (see photo 3) and after which the cable is adjusted by moving it (To the back and to the front, see photo 4), as soon as the tension suits you (Remember, do not overtighten it ) the plate is inserted into its place and the adjustment is complete; at the end, check whether the throttle valve opens completely when the pedal is pressed all the way and whether it closes.

Note! Let's say a few words about the adjusting screw, the most important thing is not to confuse it with any other screws (For example, with screws A, by the way, they cannot be turned out at all), it stands on the side, for clarity, in the photo below it is indicated by an arrow with the letter B!

Additional video: Using the example of a Renault Logan car, look at how the cable is adjusted, it applies to 16 valve cars; on dozens with a 124 engine, this adjustment is done almost exactly the same way.

Note!" And regarding 8-valve machines, see the cable adjustment a little lower; by the way, it also applies to some 16-valve machines (If the intake manifold is not plastic, but aluminum)!

How to replace the choke cable, also known as the choke cable on a VAZ 2108-VAZ 21099

Removal: 1) At the beginning of the operation, you will need to remove the housing inside which the air filter is located. (How to remove the housing, see the article: “Replacing the housing”)

2) Next, check the position of the choke handle; it should be completely recessed. If this is not the case, then correct the problem by pushing the handle all the way down.

3) Then loosen the bolt that secures the drive cable to the damper control lever using two 8mm wrenches.

Note! There is no need to turn the nut with the wrench indicated by the blue arrow, they only need to hold this nut from turning while you unscrew the cable fastening bolt with the second wrench, it is indicated by the red arrow!

4) Then, putting one key aside, use the second to loosen the bolt securing the rod shell bracket.

5) Next, disconnect the choke cable from the carburetor.

6) Then move into the car interior and completely remove the choke handle. Once completely removed, disconnect this handle from the end of the drive cable.

7) Now, using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws that secure the choke cable bracket.

Next, push the cable drive bracket inward and, as a result, disconnect the electrical connector of the switch.

9) Then, through the hole in the car body, pull it towards you, remove the choke cable.

Installation: 1) First, insert the new cable into the same hole from which you removed it.

2) Next, with the tip on which the fastening bracket is installed, install the cable into the hole.

Note! During installation, connect the electrical connector of the switch to the new cable!

3) And then tighten both screws that secure this bracket.

4) Then install the choke handle onto the wire of the cable tip.

5) Now move to the engine and connect the other end of the cable to the carburetor.

6) Next, tighten both bolts that secure this cable to the carburetor.

7) And at the end of the operation, check the operation of the choke cable; if it causes any complaints, then try adjusting the air damper drive. (see “Adjusting the air damper drive”)

Note! When all operations are completed, install a housing on top of the carburetor cover, in the inner part of which there is a filter used for air purification!

Disassembling and assembling the suction cable:

Disassembly: 1) First, slightly move the protective cover away from the rod. And immediately after this, disconnect the switch terminal, and after the operation, remove the protective cover from the rod.

2) Now, using a wrench, completely unscrew the switch itself, and therefore remove it.

3) Then use pliers to remove the locking bracket.

4) And as a result, remove it, and after removing it along the cable, remove the mounting bracket.

Assembly: 1) Carry out the operation of assembling the cable from start to finish in the reverse order, installing on the cable: a mounting bracket, a locking bracket, a protective cover, and also connect the switch terminal and screw the switch into place.

How to replace the throttle cable on a VAZ-2110 step by step instructions

You can carry out the procedure for replacing the gas cable yourself, and for its subsequent adjustment you will need a partner who will press the gas pedal.

This procedure is carried out only when the engine is cold. Otherwise, there is a risk of burns during cable replacement work.

To correctly replace this cable on a VAZ-2110, you need to follow the following step-by-step instructions:

Prepare the necessary tools:
pliers – large and thin.
Dismantle the throttle valve cable:
use a screwdriver to disconnect the crankcase gas ventilation hose;
the locking spring holding the sector is removed;
the main part is removed from the groove by hand when turning the sector counterclockwise;
the cable is disconnected from the throttle assembly.
Removing the cable from the bracket:
for 8-valve cars - loosen the nut, move the rubber cover, remove the middle part of the cable from the bracket;
the cable itself is pulled through a plastic clamp, which is pre-cut.
Removing the cable from the vehicle interior:
Removing it from the engine compartment (simply pulls it out of the cabin).
Installing a new part:
one edge is pushed into the cabin and connected to the gas pedal;
the second edge is attached to the throttle valve.

After completing the procedure for replacing the throttle cable, it must be adjusted:

Clamps are used at the connections of the intake pipe and throttle body, at the junction of the hose of the large crankcase ventilation circle and the fitting located on the cylinder head cover.
The operation of the throttle valve is checked (for this you will need the help of a partner):
When the gas pedal is fully released, it is completely closed.

If the test reveals that the throttle valve does not open fully, then you need to loosen the nut on the bracket, the second one from the end of the cable, and tighten the first nut.

If the throttle valve does not close completely, then loosen the first nut from the end of the cable and tighten the second nut.

Adjustment of the VAZ-2110 throttle cable is considered complete when the throttle is fully functional when the accelerator pedal is pressed and released.

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Hi all! The other day, in a dialogue with my father, it turned out that a couple of times he had the feeling that the gas cable was getting stuck when pressing the pedal... well, without thinking for a long time, I bought a cable in the store and decided to change it, since from the very purchase of the car there was some kind of RPM freezing even though we adjusted it. Replacing the cable turned out to be a piece of cake, I thought it would be more difficult. First we remove the decorative cover, remove all the stops, but try not to let it into the engine compartment

Stopper from the throttle sector

Stopper of the cable itself.

Then we remove the cable itself from the seat, cut off the clamp that holds the cable, from the interior side we simply use a screwdriver to move the eye of the cable to the side (there are no stoppers there), pull out the damper bushing from the hood side and remove the cable from the engine compartment))

On the interior side, the cable is simply attached to the pedal. By the way, you can spray the pedal bushings with silicone, since you are nearby.

Before installing it in the partition, also spray the fungus with silicone. First we insert the fungus, then we insert the plastic part of the cable.

When the throttle cable needs to be replaced

How to find the moment when the VAZ-2110 throttle cable requires replacement? Experts advise paying special attention to the following points when operating this vehicle part:

there is no ability to regulate the throttle valve drive;
when pressing the gas pedal, the damper does not have the right to open and close completely;
the iron part of the cable began to “shag” (this should be noted visually when checking the internal parts of the car);
When the throttle valve is operating, the gas cable constantly gets stuck.

If you find one of the problems mentioned above while operating your vehicle, you must immediately purchase a new cable for the throttle valve and replace it.

Modification of the VAZ throttle by shifting the ventilation circuit

As practice shows, the most “long-suffering” parts in the design of the VAZ 2110 ventilation system are the air flow sensor and the idle speed controller. They are most susceptible to the effects of crankcase gases, which the ventilation system of the “tens” does not direct outward, but rather transfers to the entrance to the carburetor in a second circle. This property is the main reason why the throttle valve has to be modified.

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throttle valve VAZ 2112

At the beginning of the operation, you will need to plug the old entrance of the large ventilation circuit. To do this, we use a plug with a diameter of 16 mm. After this, we drill a hole with a diameter of approximately 13 mm on the damper pipe. Carefully insert a corner of a copper tube into it, the width of which should be at least 12 mm. In this case, the standard rubber tube must be lengthened by about 1 cm.

The final stage of adjustment will be to increase the initial opening angle of the damper itself. To do this, we cut a tin strip 1 mm thick and attach it to the throttle lever.

Thus, in about 1 hour we completed modifications to the throttle valve of the “tens”. After this, the “idle” speed of the car will not increase, since the regulator responsible for this adapts after each start of the car’s engine.

Dismantling

On a VAZ 2110, the throttle assembly is removed in the following sequence:

Disconnect the connectors of the sensor that regulates the position of the throttle valve, its drive cable and the XX regulator;
We partially drain the coolant;
Next is the removal of the air hose located on the body of the mass air flow sensor. Why do you just need to loosen the clamp;
We also loosen the clamps: where the throttle pipe is attached to the air hose; where the hose of the 2nd crankcase exhaust circuit is attached to the cylinder head cover pipe. We remove the connected hoses - the air and 2nd crankcase ventilation circuits;
Having loosened the clamp, remove the hose of the 1st crankcase gas exhaust circuit from the throttle assembly fitting;
Having loosened the clamps, we remove the hoses supplying and discharging coolant;
You will need a wrench with a 13mm head, with which you need to unscrew the nuts securing the throttle assembly to the receiver on a VAZ 2110;
It is now possible to remove the throttle assembly from the studs;
It remains to remove the sealing gasket and, if your VAZ 2110 has a system that traps gasoline vapors, disconnect the hose for purging the adsorber.