VAZ-2106: replacement of lower and upper lever silentblocks

By car VAZ-2106 replacement of silent blocksis produced in case of their destruction (both complete and partial). Rubber-metal hinges (silentblocks) are located on the suspension arms - two on the lower, the same - on the top. It is also worth noting that during the repair it is necessary to inspect the levers for damage. Unfortunately, they have the property of bursting, as a result of which the wheel is displaced.

Tools for replacement

On the VAZ-2106, the replacement of silent blocks is practicallyIt is impossible without the use of special pullers. This device is quite simple in design - a metal beaker whose diameter is equal to the size of the rubber-metal element, a washer and a bolt with a nut (they have a thread with a large step, since it requires high loads). In addition, you will need several more special devices. It is better to buy them from friends in advance. With the whole tool, repairs are much easier.

Firstly, it is a stripper for springs - two studs,at the ends of which there is a versatile thread, grips are wound on it. Secondly, it is desirable to have a ball bearing stripper, after all it is possible that during the repair you decide to replace it. Third, you need a good tool - keys, screwdrivers, nuts. If there is no remover, then a gas canister will help. It is needed for burning rubber out of the hinge. In this way, it is possible to quickly break the rubber-metal element to remove it from the seat.

Removing the upper lever

Replacement front silentblocks VAZ-2106 is notdoes without two actions - removing the wheel and lifting the repaired side on the jack. The first thing you do is manipulation. Now in front of you in all its glory, both levers, but you need the upper. It should be noted that the rubber-metal hinges on it change slightly differently from the bottom one. You need to remove the entire element, but the lower one does not have to be dismantled. That's just the ball bearing will interfere, you need to disconnect it.

To do this, unscrew the keys with 10 boltsnuts. Again, you note - when installing do not greedy, put at least new nuts. They are self-locking, on the edge of the thread they have a plastic insert. On the VAZ-2106, the replacement of silent blocks is not complete without the installation of new nuts. Now it remains only to remove the bolt of fixing the suspension element to the body, for this it is necessary to unscrew the nut with a key by 22. Similarly, keep the bolt from turning. Of course, it's not right to say "bolt", but "axis", it will be more accurate.

Replacement of Silentblocks of the upper lever

That's all, now you have in your hand the upper lever,it is necessary to knock out hinges from it. But it's hard to beat, of course, because the rubber reflects the blow, so you can hit your eye with a hammer, if you swing it properly. For this purpose, use the best puller. If you are repairing a car, then you should have an instrument. In particular, a good vice will not be superfluous. Now the replacement of the silencer blocks of the VAZ-2106 lever begins, to which you have been going for so long.

Lever securely secure in the vice. The puller is put on the hinge and, twisting the nut of it, you start to press out the silentblock. It is recommended before repair to treat all the nodes with penetrating lubricant - hinges, threaded connections. And if you do not want to suffer with a stripper, then the only helper you need is fire. Simply warm up the sailenblock under an open fire. All the rubber at the same burn out, there is only a metal part of the hinge, which is easily knocked out of the lever by one stroke. Of course, this method can be called barbarous, but on the VAZ-2106, the replacement of silentblocks can be carried out with it. Especially in cases where the puller does not work to remove the hinge.

Replacement of the lower arm joints

When finished with the top, you can proceedthe lower one. His mount was made somewhat differently. And the replacement of silicone blocks VAZ-2106 is made without removal of the lever of a suspension bracket. It is enough just to unscrew the nut, which, by the way, needs to be replaced with a new one during assembly. And take off the puck. That's all, now with the help of a hollow bolt puller vypressovyvaet hinge. The second is extracted by the same exact technology.

The installation of new hinges is done bycrimping. For this, the rubberblock is implanted into the hole by hand. Then, using the pedestal, carefully apply the blows with a hammer. It is not necessary to beat with all your might, a sharp enough but weak blow. But this if there is no puller, and if it is, then the task is simplified many times - put it on the hinge and slowly, avoiding distortions, screw the bolt. After pressing, check that no gap is formed. At the end, twist a new nut, do not forget about the washer. That's all, replacing the silent blocks VAZ-2106 is completed, you can put the upper lever in place.