Ball joint for VAZ 2110: selection and replacement

Even ardent supporters of the Russian automobile industry cannot help but be annoyed when the gearshift lever on a VAZ 2110 dangles; moreover, it also produces the most unpleasant rattling sound. Those with stronger nerves put up with it as an inevitable “side effect”; some even got used to constantly holding the gear shift knob with their own hand.

Gear lever

However, this cannot continue forever, especially if the vibration gets to the point that the lever begins to miss when shifting gears, confusing second with fourth and third with fifth. But in order not to take the situation to an extreme, let's talk about what to do to avoid rattling the gearbox handle.

Article number and approximate price for the original ball joint

The original VAZ 2110 ball joint has catalog number 2110-2904192. Its price ranges from 340 to 400 rubles. On some cars of early years of production there is an SHO with article number 21082904185. The cost of the product is in the range of 320-380 rubles.

Original ball joint

On the VAZ 2110 car it is possible to install a “sports” version of the ball. The tuning product comes with catalog numbers - 2110-2904192-82, 2110-2904192-00, 2110-2904192-86. The supports have increased strength. Their price is only slightly higher than the cost of original spare parts. Car owners note that the service life of “sports” balls is 20-40% longer than usual, but if a wheel falls into a hole, serious damage is caused to the suspension, since due to the high strength of the support, it transfers an increased load to the lever and related components.

Possible signs of malfunction

A typical malfunction of the rocker for the VAZ 2110 model is:

Some looseness in the shift lever.
A very large free play of the handle also indicates a breakdown of the transmission thrust.
The most typical example is the ability to change gears without squeezing the clutch. Some may decide that in this case it is even easier to drive the car - there is no need to use the third pedal, but this situation does not last forever and leads to major damage to the gearbox.

On video, the repair kit for the VAZ 2110 wings:

Malfunctions of the backstage also include:

Difficulty engaging first or fifth gear . This condition is caused by mechanical failure of the components of the slide, which do not allow the lever to move in the required direction;
Independently changing gears without selecting them . If the driver has chosen first gear, and it suddenly turns out that it is now reverse gear, there is an obvious malfunction of the rocker.

Article number and cost of ball joint analogues

Original products have a dual attitude among car owners. This is due to unstable quality, varying from batch to batch. Some of the native SHOs are optimal in terms of price-quality ratio, but there are a large number of defects on sale. Not wanting to participate in the “lottery” when purchasing original ball joints, car owners prefer analogues from third-party manufacturers. Among the alternative options for original products, there are both high-quality SHO and pure rubbish, unable to perform its functions even for a couple of thousand kilometers. According to driver reviews, the table below contains a list of supports that have proven themselves in operation and have a minimal percentage of defects.

Table - Good analogues of the VAZ 2110 ball joint.

Manufacturer	vendor code	Approximate cost, ruble
Moog	LABJ0063	390-450
TRW	JBJ156	460-590
Glober	615787	270-320
Lemforder	15456	440-500
Delphi	TC583	320-350

Diagnostics of the ball joint condition

You should pay attention to the ball joint if at least one of the following symptoms is present:

when driving over uneven road surfaces, there are extraneous sounds in the front suspension, especially noticeable at speeds close to 30 km/h;
when the car moves on a straight road, it is pulled to the side regardless of the position of the gearshift lever;
entering a turn by a VAZ 2110 is accompanied by a knocking sound coming from the wheel arches;
tires wear unevenly;
you have to apply more force than usual to the steering wheel to turn the wheels;
the stability of the machine is partially reduced, which is most evident when driving over uneven surfaces;
creaking and grinding noises accompany the turning of the wheels;
turning into a turn becomes more difficult due to reduced controllability of the VAZ 2110.

The presence of the above symptoms only indirectly indicates a malfunction of the ball joint. Therefore, additional testing is required for a more accurate diagnosis. It is performed in several stages. You should start by checking the absence of backlash. To do this, you need to shake the hanging front wheel in a vertical plane to the left and right, as well as from top to bottom.

A visual inspection of the boot is important. The performance of the ball joint very much depends on the quality and quantity of lubricant under the cuff. When cracks, tears and other mechanical damage appear on the boot, moisture and abrasive particles get under it. Water dilutes the lubricant and changes performance characteristics. As a result, the friction point experiences excessive loads, leading to failure of the unit. The abrasive debris trapped under the cuff gradually moves into the work area. There it causes increased wear of the sho.

The most accurate way to check the ball joint is after removing it from the car. You need to wiggle your finger. It should not move due to hand effort. The presence of axial or radial play indicates that the shock absorber must be replaced.

Do-it-yourself repairs and preparatory work

The knocking starts when the gear is switched from 1 to 2 or from 3 to 4. The knocking also occurs when driving on country roads at one speed. One thought immediately arises: the checkpoint is buzzing. What to do? Contact a car service center or look for the cause yourself. A car enthusiast, not a specialist, needs to know a simple truth. At service stations, minor repairs are taken on reluctantly or even refused due to workload. They may, of course, offer to do it. Since such repairs will bring financial profit. But the result is the same. The knock under the bottom will remain. Therefore, there is no need to despair. You need to visit a car store and buy the necessary spare parts:

2 assembled pillows (choose from the Volzhsky Rubber Plant or Balakovo);
2 bolts M12x75; 4 washers dia. 12 mm;
2 nuts - 12 mm with nylon insert;
2 bolts M10x25; 6 wide washers - 10 mm;
2 engraving washers - 10 mm;
1 VAZ-2108 timing case bushing.

Drive the car into the garage into the inspection pit:
Connect the lamp with the lantern closed;
Visually inspect the attachment points of the box cushions. The knock can be produced by the rocker (see), hitting the transverse rod. All due to the fact that the gearbox sagged. The gap from the link to the rod should be more than 5 mm.

Note. You can temporarily eliminate this defect. Take a piece of rubber hose, cut it lengthwise and put it on the drawstring. But this is only for temporary use.

When there is enough time, it is necessary to replace the gearbox mounting pads. It is advisable not to delay this.

If the box is sagging, you need to find the cause and eliminate it. First, try tightening the left mount nut on the gearbox. Due to its spontaneous unscrewing, the engine and the gearbox sag. If this operation does not help, then you need to change it.

Replacing rubber supports

Raise the car with a jack and place it on secure stands.
Place a beam or a section of channel across the hole under the box.
Place the jack on it, place a 50x100 mm wooden board with a cross-section about 20 cm long on the top of the jack.
Raise the box with a jack to remove the weight from the cushion (install the jack closer to the cushion support).

Note: Never work under the machine unless you are sure it is firmly and securely supported.

Inspect the supports to determine their condition. If the rubber has hardened, cracked, or separated from the metal, then they need to be replaced. Before starting work, you need to prepare the tools and accessories:
sealant;
two containers for bolts and washers;
a pry bar or large screwdriver;
jack;
open-end wrenches, heads.

Note: for all work related to repairing the machine, it is necessary to disconnect the negative terminal of the battery.

Removing the left support:

unscrew the three nuts securing the pillow to the box,
unscrew the through bolt fastening to the body frame;
remove the left cushion.

unscrew the two through bolts on the box;
also two blind bolts fastening to the body, remove together with the clamp.

Note: when performing repair work without professional skills, place bolts, nuts, washers in separate containers and label them. So that during assembly the work can be carried out easily.

Remove the old rubber mounts from the gear assembly (you can use a large screwdriver to make the job easier).
Install them in reverse order.

Note. When installing bolts and nuts, use a torque wrench so as not to twist or strip the threads of the bolts or studs. After installation, cover the rubber of the supports with sealants to protect them from water and early destruction.

During work, the following should be observed:

When installing new cushions, the box should rise in height by about 5 mm.
You can also install an additional one, this will move the engine forward, which will reduce the load on the gearbox, or install an additional cushion on the box.
Carefully inspect the bottom of the body in the area of the box fastenings. There, the manufacturer left holes for attaching this support.

Note: the additional support must be installed with a gap; to do this, install washers under the pillow body. Otherwise, vibration from it is transmitted to the underbody.

This additional solution secures it more rigidly, which will eliminate the knocking of the wings on the rod. The most important detail is the supports. If the rubber mounts are damaged or worn out, the vibration that occurs when accelerating damages the machine's transmission. To carry out independent replacement of gearbox supports, you must read the relevant literature.

You also need to watch videos on repairs. In addition, it will be useful to carefully study the photo in order to carry out the work in order, and slowly study the step-by-step instructions. As a rule, the price of box supports in auto stores is within the range of 450 rubles, and the cost of an additional suspension is 1000 rubles. Therefore, you need to be careful about your car. He will serve his caring owner with faith and truth.

Required tools and materials for replacement

In order for the replacement of the ball joint on a VAZ 2110 to be successful, you must first prepare the tools that are listed in the table below.

Table - Tools and materials required to replace the ball joint.

Name	Note
Jack	Only necessary if there is no lift
Support	It is prohibited to carry out any repair work on a car suspended on a jack with the wheel removed without placing a reliable support
Wheel chocks	To secure the rear axle and prevent the machine from moving
Ball joint remover	Makes it easier to dismantle the SHO from its seat in the lever. A hammer and pry bar allow you to knock out the ball without a puller, but in this case the risk of car damage or injury increases significantly.
Key	"at 17", "at 19"
Vorotok	For convenience, preferably with a ratchet
Penetrating lubricant	For example, WD-40 liquid
Grease	The ones that perform best in ball joints of the VAZ 2110 are ShRB-4, Litol-24 and graphite lubricant.
Hammer	Medium size
Metal brush and rags	To clean dirt

Required Tools

Appearance of a standard puller for ball joints VAZ 2110

Frequent breakdowns of the scenes

A breakdown of the rocker in a VAZ-2110 is accompanied by the following main symptoms:

A faulty gear lever play means that the part cannot be repaired, only replaced.
If you hear a ringing in the wings, then perhaps the VAZ-2110 has a built-in part with a manufacturing defect. Sometimes the ringing appears after repair work has been carried out; you cannot leave the car in this condition; the mistakes made will have to be sorted out and corrected.
If the driver notices that the speed is turned on poorly, use one of the following solutions to the problem - try to repair the rocker, or maybe it’s better to replace it right away.
When reverse gear turns on instead of first speed, the problem is absolutely not in the rocker; the real cause of the breakdown will still have to be determined.
Does the gearbox lever vibrate very much while the car is moving? This means that there is significant play inside the gearbox knob hinges.

Replacing a ball joint on a VAZ 2110

Instructions for replacing the ball joint on a VAZ 2110 are given below.

Secure the rear axle with the handbrake and wheel chocks.
Jack up the car.
Unscrew the front wheel fastenings and remove it.

View without wheel

Unscrew the bottom nut.

Bottom Nut Location

Unscrew the 2 ball joint fasteners.

Mounting location

Install the puller. Using a wrench, you need to screw in the bolt to press out the SHO until the lever cage loses its pin.

Pressing out the ball joint using a puller

Press the lever and remove the old ball joint.

Install the new SHO and assemble everything in reverse order.

New ball joint installed

After the car has driven about 100 km with the new ball joint, all threaded connections must be re-tightened.

Additional recommendations for replacing the ball joint

To dismantle the ball joint without a puller, you need to press the lever with a pry bar while striking with a hammer. To reduce the risk of damage to the assembly, it is recommended to use a soft metal drift. The blows should be applied sharp, precise and heavy, but not causing deformation.

Knocking out a ball without a puller

Lubricant filling

Most car owners recommend filling it with grease before installing a new SHO. This is especially true for original ball joints, where it is often completely dry under the boot.