Replacing the timing belt and tension roller on a VAZ 2114-2115
The device of all front-wheel drive VAZ cars, ranging from 2108 to 2114-2115, is almost the same. And as for the timing design, it is completely identical. The only thing that may be different is the crankshaft pulley:
- on older models it is narrow (as will be shown in this article)
- on new ones - wide, respectively, the alternator belt is also wide
So, if you decide to replace the timing belt on your car, you should keep in mind that this must be done in two cases: [colorbl style=”green-bl”]
- The maximum allowable mileage is 60 km, as prescribed by the manufacturer Avtovaz
- Premature wear that prevents further use of the belt
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So, in order to carry out this repair with our own hands, we need the following tool:
- Box or open-end wrenches 17 and 19 mm
- Socket head 10 mm
- Ratchet handles in different sizes
- Flat screwdriver
- Special tension wrench
Instructions for replacing the timing belt on a VAZ 2114 + video review of work
To get started, the first step is to fulfill some conditions, namely: remove the alternator belt, and also set the timing marks - that is, so that the marks are aligned on the camshaft with the cover and on the flywheel.
Then you can proceed directly to removing the timing belt, which will be shown clearly in the video clip:
It is worth noting such a moment that when replacing the timing belt, it is immediately worth changing the tension roller itself, since it is because of it that in some cases a break occurs. The bearing can jam and then the belt will break. Also check if there is any backlash in the operation of the pump (water pump), and if there is one, then it is imperative to replace it.
If it breaks the pump, then over time you can notice such a defect as eating the side of the belt. This is due to the fact that the water pump pulley moves from side to side, thereby taking the belt away from the straight motion. It is for this reason that damage occurs.
When installing, pay special attention to belt tension. If it is too loose, it may cause several teeth to jump, which is unacceptable. Otherwise, when the timing belt is pulled, on the contrary, it will wear out prematurely, and there will also be a high load on the entire mechanism as a whole, including the pump and the tension roller.
The price of a new timing kit can be about 1500 rubles for original GATES components. It is the consumables of this manufacturer that are most often installed on VAZ 2114-2115 cars from the factory, so they have almost the best quality among their competitors. Analogs can be bought at a lower price, starting from 400 rubles for a belt and from 500 rubles for a roller.
