Replacement of VAZ-2115 clutch by one's own hands: detailed instructions and repair methods

By car VAZ-2115 clutch replacementis usually carried out on condition that the gearbox is removed. So much easier - it's convenient to work, nothing hinders. But the repair can be done without removing the transmission. True, we will have to try for this - the work of the jeweler is on. But before making repairs, be sure to make sure that the clutch is out of order. Very often there is a breakdown of the box itself, and drivers sin on the clutch.

Symptoms of breakage

If the clutch is driving, then this is a clear sign that,that the friction lining on the disc has worn out. This leads to the fact that with a sudden increase in engine speed, the speed is dialed slowly, as if not all traffic is transferred to the wheels. The only true solution is to replace the VAZ-2115 clutch. And you can do it yourself, without resorting to expensive services of car-care centers.

Tools for repair

You will need the following tools and accessories:

1. Clutch kit - a disk, a clutch release bearing, a basket, bolts. It is necessary to change the slave drive. The presenter (basket) is less likely to change, he has a much higher resource.
2. A set of carabiners, spanners, heads.
3. Screwdrivers, pliers, chisels.
4. A container for draining the oil out of the box. It will be required in any case, regardless of the method of replacement you have chosen.
5. It is desirable two jacks. The second when removing the box to install under its crankcase, to keep it on the same level and prevent it from falling.
6. Supports for the car and wheel chocks.
7. The presence of overpass, pit or lift is welcome.

Having all these devices, you can start repairing. If there is experience, then the whole procedure should take an hour or two. But if you do this for the first time, it will take more time.

What needs to be done before removing the gearbox

To remove the gearbox for replacing the clutch VAZ-2115 with your own hands, you will need to perform the following actions:

1. Completely drain the oil - this will kill immediatelytwo birds with one stone. First, the weight of the box will be smaller. Secondly, you will not lose lubrication when working. Pay attention to what kind of mileage the car went through in oil. If it has exhausted its resource, then replace it after installation.
2. Remove the left wheel by lifting the side on the jack.
3. Remove the two bolts securing the ball joint.
4. Take out a pin and unscrew a nut from a tip of steering draft. Remove the tip with a puller.
5. Carefully remove the inner left-hand CV joint from the hole in the box. To do this, use a chisel and a small hammer.
6. Right drive for now, leave it in place, it must be removed when you start to remove the box.
7. Hang the left drive so it does not get dirty and does not bother you.
8. Remove the starter by first disconnecting the negative terminal from the battery.

That's all, almost everything is ready for the dismantling of the gearbox. But before you completely remove it, you need to do a few more actions.

Final dismantling of the box

Finally do the following:

1. Remove the earth wire fixing nut.
2. Remove the clutch cable. If it is torn or damaged, then make sure to replace the VAZ-2115 clutch cable.
3. Remove the bolts and nuts securing the side and back cushions. Thus it is desirable under the crankcase to establish a jack or a support that the box did not sink strongly.
4. Loosen the clamp of the wings and remove it.
5. Now it remains only to unscrew the three bolts and nut, with which the gearbox and the engine block are pulled together.
6. To disconnect the engine and gearbox, you will need a mounting blade and a lot of effort. If the node has not been understood for a long time, removing the primary shaft from the splines will be problematic.
7. Carefully, trying not to damage the aluminum elements, move the box towards the left wheel. It is at this point, when she starts to move away from the block, you need to remove the inner right grenade.

When carrying out repairs it is desirable to hang fromUsing a cable, the box to the crossbar installed under the hood. All threaded joints must be treated with WD-40 grease. This will help to unscrew bolts and nuts much faster.

Removing and replacing clutch unit

To remove the recycle bin and disk, you will needunscrew the bolts in a circle. It is advisable to do this crosswise, it will not damage the basket. The squeeze bearing is located on the primary shaft of the box and is fixed with a spring clip. You need to remove it, install a new one at once. It is advisable to apply a little grease based on graphite on the new one - this will extend the life of the graphite slightly.

Install in the following order:

1. Inside the crankshaft set the guide - a small piece of pipe or a piece of the input shaft of the gearbox.
2. On it make installation of a disk of coupling and a basket.
3. You can bolt, but do not tighten.
4. Make sure the disc and the basket are centered.
5. Tighten the bolts crosswise.

At this replacement of the clutch disc VAZ-2115 is over,After completing the entire procedure, remove the guide bushing. Now everything is ready to put the box in place. Putting it much more difficult, since even with a slight deviation of the centers of the holes in the disk and the crankshaft, the first simply does not go in until it stops. We have to reassemble everything and carry out the centering. Therefore, do all the work correctly before installing the box.

Without removing the box - is it real?

Many motorists are wondering whether it is possibleto replace the clutch VAZ-2115 without removing the box. And the answer is one: you can, but make it a little more complicated. But it depends on which side to look at - if you take into account that you do not need to lift a heavy box, then the task, of course, looks easier. For work you will need two long bolts - they will perform the role of a sled, on which the box will depart aside. Ideally suited bolts, which are used to attach the upper arm suspension of cars VAZ 2101-2107. All work is the same as in the case of a complete removal of the transmission, but with one correction: it moves bolts to the left. The disc is replaced via a slot formed between the transmission case and the engine block.