Do-it-yourself removal and repair of the VAZ 2110 steering rack

Every car enthusiast in the state, owning the tenth model of "Zhiguli", is faced with the issue of a malfunction of the steering rack. When such a defect appears, the car does not “obey” while driving, especially when driving on an uneven road surface. A strong backlash appears on the steering wheel. А this review tellswhat can be done if the VAZ 21099 door bolt is heavily rusted, and there is no suitable tool at hand.

In addition, this malfunction affects the performance of the front axle. It creates sound that is not protected by sound insulation. The listed factors indicate that it is necessary to repair the steering rack on the VAZ2110 or replace the mechanical assembly.

Steering rack design

Before restoring the operation of the steering rack or replacing it, it is required to study in detail the device of this mechanical element installed on the "top ten". Manufacturers produce a rack of two types - mechanical and with a hydraulic device.

The mechanical type is the most common on cars that have descended from domestic conveyors. This assembly is mounted on vehicles with front and rear wheel drive. The rack performs the function of an amplifier that makes it easier to turn the steering wheel due to the gear ratio - the rack teeth change the pitch from the central axis to the edge. This feature allows you to automatically return the steering wheel to its original position after the maneuver. All the first VAZ 2110 models were equipped with a mechanical type of steering rack.

On new machines, a rack is mounted along with a hydraulic power steering. The hydraulic unit allows the driver to easily turn the wheels and make maneuvers without effort when driving a car with the help of the steering wheel. The rail structure consists of the following elements and assemblies:

• 1. entrance;
• 2. spool sleeve;
• 3. dustproof cover;
• 4. retaining ring;
• 5. spool oil seal;
• 6. spool;
• 7. bearing;
• 8. stem oil seal;
• 9.the back;
• 10. stock;
• 11. retaining ring;
• 12. back seal;
• 13. rod piston;
• 14. clamping nuts;
• 15. spool nuts;
• 16. plugging of spools;
• 17. spool worm;
• 18. stem bushings;
• 19. bypass tubes;
• 20.exit.

How to check the steering rack on a VAZ 2110

Signs of a malfunctioning steering rack are the following indicators:

• crackling or knocking when the car moves over bumps and other irregularities in the road surface;
• clicks when turning the steering wheel in both directions when the car is motionless;
• the steering wheel slows down when turning.

To diagnose this mechanism, you need to grasp the shaft, where it connects to the rail.

The knot in this place needs to be pulled up and down.

It's important to understand here! A knock on this check indicates that urgent repair of the steering rack is required, or the needle bearing should be filled with lubricant.

The next step in checking the technical condition is checking the shaft for wobbling, as well as examining the rigidity of the connection between the rack and the steering wheel gear. To do this, you need to grab the rods in the space under the hood and try to move the shaft assembly. This checks for the lack of retention of parts that are tight during maintenance. But if the knock repeats again, then you will have to repair the rail or replace it.

The ideal option is to purchase a new control system element. But you can try to repair the rail yourself. In any case, you cannot do without removing this node. The main thing is to follow a certain sequence and rules.

The process of removing the steering rack VAZ 2110

Dismantling can be done in two ways - it is to remove the mechanism together with the rods or to dismantle without them. The first option will require knocking the rods out of the pivot levers.

The second method is unscrewing the inner rudder rod ends from the rack.

To remove the mechanism, you need to unscrew the elastic coupling installed on the steering column in the passenger compartment. Then, under the hood, using the key "13", unscrew the nuts fixing the brackets of the steering unit attached to the car body.

Phased disassembly and repair

The steering rack of a VAZ 2110 car must be disassembled, observing a certain sequence of steps.

Step №1:

• fix the crankcase assembly in yews with non-rigid jaws;
• pull off the stop and the spacer ring located on the right side of the crankcase;
• remove the clamps holding the protective casing and remove the protection itself;
• remove the support located on the left side of the crankcase unit, remove the protection in the form of a cap;
• using a “17” wrench with a hexagonal base, unscrew the thrust nut and remove the rack;
• get the spring and the locking ring;
• hit the crankcase on a wooden base and try to knock the thrust element out of the groove;
• remove the seal of the engine compartment and use a screwdriver to remove the anther element of the gear;
• unscrew the bearing fixing nut with a special octagonal key on "24", not forgetting to remove the lock washer before that;
• using a key on "14", resting on a special protrusion, pull the gear out of the crankcase together with the bearing assembly, and then remove the rack;
• use a screwdriver to remove the bushing for the stop, turning it so that the projections coincide with the grooves in the crankcase.

In order to put a new bushing in the crankcase, you will need to put on the damper rings. Here the thin side should be placed opposite the incision. Next, it is required to return the support sleeve back to the seat in the crankcase so that the protrusions strictly enter the groove. Then you need to cut off the rubber ring and remove the excess rubber parts.

Step №2:

• removing the locking ring from the shaft on which the gear is seated;
• removing the bearing using a special puller.

Good to know! When there is no puller, a drill is used to tighten the needle bearing, with which two holes are made in the end of the crankcase assembly so that they are directed to the bearing being removed. Through them, knocking out of the seat is performed.

A serviceable steering system will give the driver, in addition to a sense of comfort, also a guarantee of safety on the highway. It is necessary to constantly monitor the good condition of this mechanism, and at the first signs of a breakdown, urgently apply measures.

Video for repairing a steering rack on a VAZ 2110

 

 

Steering gear. We remove and disassemble. VAZ 2110-2112

 

 

 

DIY repair.

 

Questions and answers:

How to properly change the steering rack on a VAZ 2110? The car is jacked up, the front wheel is unscrewed, the outer and inner end of the steering rod is removed, a mark is made on the groove of the steering rack shaft, the rack mounts are unscrewed, the anthers are changed.

Is it possible to put a steering rack on a VAZ 2114 from a VAZ 2110? You can install the steering rack on a VAZ 2110 from 2114. From the modifications, its shaft needs to be slightly shortened. You also need to slightly displace one of the mounts (the edge is removed with a grinder).