VAZ 2110 installation of power steering 16 valves with your own hands

02/04/2022 2 172 VAZ 2110

Author: Ivan Baranov

The purpose of the power steering, whether power steering or electric power steering, is to ensure more comfortable and smooth rotation of the steering wheel when performing maneuvers. For a long time, domestically produced cars were not equipped with amplifiers, so many car owners decide to install electric power steering on the VAZ 2110 themselves. You can read more about what this device is and how to install it on your car below.

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DIY installation of power steering on a VAZ 2110

The topic is old and hackneyed, but I still want to share my experience.
I would like to immediately answer frequently asked questions: Why power steering? After all, the EUR is better/simpler/more reliable/doesn’t take power away from the engine

1. Because the power steering rack has 2.7 turns from lock to lock, and all other 2110/Priora/Kalina racks have 4.2 turns. The only exception is the viburnum sprat rack with 3.1 2. I like it when the steering becomes stronger at speed 3. IMHO the hydraulic rack dampens impacts on the wheels better and allows you not to feel a slip during acceleration. Again, these are just my feelings 4. In principle, I like the idea of a hydraulic booster better. This can be considered religious beliefs

How expensive?

Within 10-12 sput

How difficult and how long does it take to install?

1 full day, nothing complicated, a minimum set of tools required

Components

This is what the most complete set of power steering looks like:

All other parts are either on sale or can be obtained from disassembly.

Special attention should be paid to high pressure hoses. They come in old and new designs. The old ones differ in that their rubber hose can be directly detached from the steel tube, which is screwed with a hollow bolt onto the spool mechanism of the rack. This is more convenient because it allows you to replace a leaking hose without removing the rack.

Next are the brackets. I installed everything according to the standard scheme and used standard brackets. The power steering pump is mounted on its bracket with three bolts at the front and an additional plate at the rear. If you buy a bracket separately, pay attention to its availability:

The generator moves upstairs, like in 16th grade. engines. Here you need to pay attention to the fact that there are generator brackets for the power steering and for the air conditioner. They are very different in appearance:

I can’t say for sure, but it may be necessary to install a new type of engine support bracket, without the ear on top:

And lastly, the steering cardan. When installing power steering, it needs to be replaced because the part of the steering rack that extends into the cabin is significantly longer:

This concludes the first part. In the next one I’ll talk about the practical aspects of installation and non-standard parts.

Depending on the year of manufacture, the “ten” can be equipped with a hydraulic booster (power steering) or an electric booster (electric power steering). Of course, the second option is preferable, since it makes driving the car easier and more comfortable. If your power steering is worn out or you just want to replace it, then it is recommended to choose the power steering for the VAZ 2110 as an alternative.

This material contains two instructions:

Installation of power steering.
Installation of an electric power steering VAZ 2110 instead of a standard power steering.

Before installation, you need to understand the structure of these units, and also find out how they differ from each other.

Component Benefits

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

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

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

New electric power steering VAZ 2110 with components

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

Differences between EUR and power steering

These are completely different units. To understand the main differences, it is enough to study the hydraulic booster. Its main component is a pump driven by the crankshaft, it is integrated with other parts. The operating principle of the hydraulic booster is based on hydraulics.

As for the electric power steering, it is driven by an electric motor. Its design also includes an electronic control unit, a steering shaft with a torsion element and sensors. The EUR works according to a different scheme:

When the steering wheel rotates, the torsion shaft twists;
Special sensors record changes in the position of the shaft and send data to the electronic control unit;
After analyzing the information, the unit sends commands to the electric motor;
As a result, the unit creates the necessary force or facilitates turning the steering wheel.

Car enthusiasts often argue which option is preferable for the “ten”. In fact, power steering is an obsolete unit that is being actively removed from modern passenger cars. The electric booster works even when the engine is turned off and weighs less than the power steering. The main advantage over “hydraulics” is reliability - the electric unit requires virtually no maintenance. There is less load on the engine, and as a result, less fuel is also needed. The EUR is also good for our conditions because it functions well at low temperatures.

But the electric booster also has its drawbacks. Its design is more complex than that of “hydraulics”, hence the high price. Sometimes the electronic control unit sends incorrect commands, this was especially felt by the owners of the first generation Kalina. If you drive for a long time on a poor-quality road surface (or lack thereof), the EUR may turn off for several minutes due to overheating.

Characteristic

At the moment, almost all budget cars are equipped with such an amplifier. However, owners of old cars have a desire to retrofit their car with power steering. This is a very useful option. Even with a large diameter steering wheel, the effort required to control the car will be several times less. This is especially noticeable when parking in densely populated cities. The power steering itself is part of the car's steering system and runs on hydraulic fluid pumped by a pump. This also includes the steering column. The usual factory one does not fit here. There are many advantages of this system.

The first is the comfort of control, because you no longer need to turn the steering wheel as much as before. The second is reliability. The hydraulic booster practically does not fail. The third advantage is ease of maintenance. You will not have any difficulties when operating such a car. Even if the amplifier breaks, you can fix it with your own hands. Moreover, it is quite possible to get to the garage with such a breakdown. The only thing that will happen is that the ease of control will deteriorate. The steering wheel will become “heavy”. By the way, for the first time such an amplifier was installed on Gorky’s “Chaika”. GAZ-13 was the first car with power steering.

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Installation of EUR

Required Tools

Let's say you purchased an EUR kit - it could be from a VAZ 2110 or from another model, for example, from a Priora. Prepare the following tools:

Drill together with a metal drill.
Set of screwdrivers, grinder.
Long ruler.

All is ready? Let's move on to installation.

Step-by-step instruction

You need to remove the standard terminal from the block and place it in the block on the harness. We find the standard drive, which is attached to the block. A free terminal must be installed in its place. Now the wire can be placed between the fasteners.

Adjustment

After assembly, you will need to straighten the steering wheel if it is installed crooked. Separately install the sensor that came with the EUR. If the column casing is cracked, it is better to immediately replace it with a good one. There may be gaps between the front panel and the casing - they must be removed.

Installing power steering - step by step instructions

This instruction is intended for VAZ 2110 cars, which do not have power steering at all. Such models were produced a long time ago, but they can still be found on the road today. In this case, the car can be upgraded with your own hands.

You can install the power steering yourself; for this you will need a power steering kit - today it can be purchased for about 20 thousand. From the tools, prepare a set of keys and screwdrivers; you should also take care of the amplifier fluid in advance.

We dismantle the timing case and install the bracket on three bolts. There are already holes in the interior, so there is no need to drill new ones. Now we install the pin on which the roller will later be installed. There are no holes for it, so we make new ones. Let's put on a video.

Here you can see the fasteners that need to be removed. The photo below shows in detail what needs to be sawed off. After this, securely fix the pump on the bracket and cover it with a pillow. The assembled unit should be placed on the engine, or rather, in the place where the generator was mounted.

Differences between EUR and power steering

These are completely different units. To understand the main differences, it’s enough to study the hydraulic booster. Its main component is a pump driven by the crankshaft, it is integrated into parts. The mechanism of operation of the hydraulic booster is based on hydraulics.

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As for the electric power steering, it is driven by an electric motor. It also includes an electrical control unit

, control shaft with torsion element and sensors. The EUR works according to a different scheme:

When the steering wheel rotates, the torsion shaft twists;
Special sensors record changes in the position of the shaft and send data to the electrical control unit;
After analyzing the information, the unit sends commands to the electric motor;
Ultimately, the unit makes the necessary force or simplifies the rotation of the control wheel.

Car owners often argue which option is better for the “ten”. In fact, power steering is an obsolete unit that is being intensively removed from modern passenger cars. The electric booster works even when the engine is turned off and weighs less than the power steering. The main advantage over “hydraulics” is reliability - the electronic unit practically does not require maintenance. The engine is subject to the least load, therefore, less fuel is also needed. The EUR is not bad according to our criteria, in addition to the fact that it works perfectly at subzero temperatures.

Disassembling the steering rack

Remove the support and protective cap from both sides of the mechanism.
Release the protective covers.
Remove the stop nut using a special wrench.

Remove the stop nut

Removing the drive gear with bearing

Remove the support sleeve

Next, you need to replace all the elements that are included in the steering rack repair kit, check the product for play and conduct a visual inspection.

After disassembling the rack, special attention should be paid to the worm gear mechanism and the support sleeve. Also, if the anthers are damaged, then corrosion of some parts of the mechanism may occur.

Everything here needs to be cleaned and rinsed, and also generously lubricated.

It is necessary to change the retaining ring and the rack stop. These parts are subject to the most wear and tear.

Installing power steering - step by step instructions

Installation of power steering can be done by yourself

, for this you will need a power steering kit - today it can be purchased for about 20 thousand. From the tools, prepare a set of keys and screwdrivers; you should also take care of the amplifier fluid in advance.

on the engine, or rather, in the place where the generator was mounted.

You should undertake such work only if you already have experience in servicing the electrical and power plant of the VAZ 2110. Power steering is directly related to safety, so if you lack experience, it is better to turn to the experts.

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

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

Priora electric power steering diagram

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

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

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

How to install power steering on a VAZ 2110

AvtoVAZ installed two steering systems on LADA cars of the tenth family: electric power steering (EPS) or hydraulic booster (GUR). However, the majority of cars did not have power steering, but if desired, the car can be modified by installing power steering on the VAZ 2110 with your own hands.

Required . buy a power steering kit (in online stores the price is more than 20 thousand rubles), which consists of a pump and its mount, hoses, a reservoir, a steering rack, a generator mount (you can modify the mount for a c/o air conditioner), a tension roller and its bracket, power steering belt (6PK1115). It is also worth choosing power steering fluid.

Installing the tension roller:

Remove the timing case, install the bracket with 3 bolts, screwing them into the existing holes. Install a pin under the roller on the bracket.
Make a hole in the timing case for the pulley stud.
Install the roller onto the stud.

Remove the generator and both mountings (report).
Remove the steering column.
Shorten the steering shaft by about 3.5 cm using a grinder and welding.

We are finalizing the power steering pump mount:

We saw off the excess, as shown in the photo.
We attach the pump to the bracket and the pillow to it. We install everything assembled on the engine, where the lower mount of the generator used to be.

Install the power steering belt and reservoir:

Unscrew the engine mount bolt and lift the engine (report).
We insert the belt into the resulting hole. We install it on the tension roller.
We install the power steering reservoir mounts under the adsorber mount.

Principle of operation

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

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

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

The module consists of two main components:

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

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

General diagram of electric power steering

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

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

One of the main components of the brake system is the caliper. Details of self-repair of this part are outlined here: https://vazweb.ru/desyatka/tormoza/support.html

Lada 2111 › Logbook › Power steering for 2110 8 cells. Part 1

The topic is old and hackneyed, but I still want to share my experience.

I would like to immediately answer frequently asked questions: Why power steering? After all, the EUR is better/simpler/more reliable/doesn’t take power away from the engine

How expensive?

Within 10-12 sput

How difficult and how long does it take to install?

1 full day, nothing complicated, a minimum set of tools required

Components

This is what the most complete set of power steering looks like:

If you remove the set of priors with your own hands, then you will not have any problems, you will be able to get everything and see how it stands, but if you assemble it in parts... Particularly difficult to find is the boot installed in the engine shield, at the entry point of the steering slats in the interior:

Catalog 2110-3401165-20. Even his image is difficult to find

And also its pressure plate:

It's easier to find. Catalog 2110-3401208-20

All other parts are either on sale or can be obtained from disassembly.

Marked where it disconnects. Catalogs 2110-3408018-01 and 2110-3408100-01 for two halves

The new model is solid, the hose used in them is from Continental. Replacement requires dismantling the rack. I don't know the benefits.

Catalogs 2110-3408018-20 and 2110-3408100-20

However, there is one big, no, huge problem with the new hoses! They sell fakes everywhere! In my city, I couldn’t find real ones in any store! You can read how to distinguish them in this article. With a fake hose, when turning the steering wheel, at some moments you will feel vibration in the steering mechanism and a hum. In general, everything is described in the article.

Bracket for air conditioner

I chose the power steering one; it is attached at three widely spaced points and generally inspires more confidence.

I can’t say for sure, but it may be necessary to install a new type of engine support bracket, without the ear on top:

The fact is that the power steering bracket of the generator has a casting on top that, as it were, hugs the engine support bracket from above. It will not fit on an old-style bracket without modifications with a file; it is necessary to sharpen about a centimeter of the casting. But besides this, I got the impression that the generator bracket still rests on top of some protrusions and turns out to be turned a little clockwise (within the limits of the bolt stroke). That. The generator itself is not strictly coaxial with the rest of the pulleys. I came to this conclusion after the outer part of the roller was eaten away by a belt. Now I've installed a new sample, and it seems like he's not eating anything anymore.

And lastly, the steering cardan. When installing power steering, it needs to be replaced because the part of the steering rack that extends into the cabin is significantly longer:

I can’t say for sure the difference in length, but something around 35 cm for the long one and 27 cm for the short one. The cardan shafts are solid, like on the 2110, and detachable, like on the Priors. I chose the second option because... much easier to install.

It allows you to separately attach the parts to the column and rail, and then simply screw them together without having to aim anywhere. According to the factory, the long half is attached to the rail, and the short half to the column, but I secured it the other way around because... in this case, access to the bolt connecting them is much more convenient.

This concludes the first part. In the next one I’ll talk about the practical aspects of installation and non-standard parts.

Read further: Power steering for 2110 8 cells. Part 2

What does the power steering system consist of and how does it work?

The Priora's power steering works in the steering system. Its main part is the pump. The system fluid circulates in a special tank, pipes, and hoses that can withstand high pressure.

The operation of the hydraulic booster depends on the quality and “purity” of the corresponding working fluid in the system. When the driver turns the steering wheel, the pump increases the pressure of the working fluid, and it pushes the piston, increasing the force on the steering rack. In this case, the force that develops thanks to the pump is proportional to the resistance force that acts on the wheels - be it off-road or on a free track.

It turns out that at high speed the Priora’s hydraulic booster practically does not work - changing lanes or turning requires the least effort. A special torsion bar device, which is part of the steering mechanism, helps to properly distribute the resulting forces. Having received a signal in time that the created pressure is sufficient, the pump stops its operation, and sufficient auxiliary force is created to turn the steering wheel. It turns out that while driving, the driver constantly needs to act on the steering wheel with the same force, because the power steering always minimizes the impact of the opposing force.

Power steering for VAZ 2110: replacement, repair and much more

Power steering VAZ 2110

The power steering for the VAZ 2110 is simply a miracle part that will allow you to get the greatest driving comfort. If the modification of the VAZ 2110 has such a power steering, as this part is called briefly, then this is great. In this article we will learn how to replace a VAZ 2110 hydraulic hose or other power steering repairs.

Replacing hoses and oil

VAZ 2110 power steering

Power steering hoses are an important part of it. Therefore, they need an eye and an eye. But what if they still need to be replaced? Should you take your car to a service station? Of course, there is no need, because you can do all this yourself. Usually, hoses are replaced simultaneously with the power steering oil change. And it would be opportune to present joint instructions.

First you need to lift both front wheels of the car (they should be in the air);
We find the power steering reservoir from which the oil should be pumped out;

Pricing factors

The cost of power steering varies significantly at different points of sale. The explanation for this is that sellers take into account various factors when setting prices. For example, the cost of a given auto part depends on:

Varieties.
Qualities.
Originality.
Brenda.
Generations of cars.
States.
Places of purchase.
The need to order delivery and the price of such a service.
Reputation of the selling company.