The driver gets a rather unpleasant sensation if there is any breakdown in the chassis of the car. One of the vulnerable nodes are ball bearings. Replacement (VAZ-2110 has two in its design - on the left and right side) is quick. Provided that you have all the necessary tools available. What you will need to carry out the repair, as well as the main signs of wear on the ball joint, will be described below.
Why is the ball bearing necessary?
If you don’t know what the suspension of a front-wheel drive car looks like, then carefully look at the picture. It shows that the base is a strut with a shock absorber. From above, the shock absorber rod is connected to the body, the rotation of the rack provides the bearing of the upper support. The ball joint of the VAZ-2110 is located at the bottom, in the place of attachment of the rack and hub. With the help of these movable elements, the movement of the rack around its vertical axis is provided. Therefore, this allows the rotation of the hub and the wheels mounted on it.
What is a ball bearing? The base is a clip made of metal. Inside it is hollow, has a perfectly flat surface. This part is attached to the hub with two bolts. There is a finger inside the clip. Its conical shape above, and the sphere below - for mounting in a clip. Between the finger and the clip is a durable plastic that provides smooth rotation without jamming. The finger is installed in the hole in the hub and fixed with a nut.
Troubleshooting
And now we need to talk about how to determine that ball joints have failed. Replacement (VAZ-2110 is not very complicated in design) of the suspension is made with a minimum set of tools. Firstly, third-party sounds are an external symptom of a malfunction. A crunch is heard from the side of the suspension when driving, as well as at the moment when a passenger or driver gets into the car. Of course, this is not very pleasant, it does not add comfort.
When the wheel is jerking, knocks are also heard. To make sure that this ball is really out of order, ask your partner to pull the wheel. And gently lay your palm on the clip. If the breakdown is really in it, you will feel the finger knocking inside the clip. For repair, removal and installation of the VAZ-2110 ball joint will be required. To confuse this damage with any other is almost impossible, since grenades, for example, begin to publish a crunch in the extreme position. A ball knocks at any steering angle.
What you need to replace
For repairs, you will need the availability of tools and spare parts. It is worth noting that some manufacturers sell incomplete ball bearings. Replacement (VAZ-2110 does not need it very often) is accompanied by the fact that you have to buy additional elements - anther, nut, bolts for attaching to the hub. In most cases, the nut and bolts are not replaced. The installation of new ones will be required only if the thread is broken on the old ones. And you must have a puller. Without it, you simply can’t remove the old ball joint. This puller greatly simplifies all work. In rare cases, it turns out to knock a finger out of the hub with a hammer. And is it worth it to do so? You can easily damage the suspension.
How to repair correctly?
To carry out repairs, it is necessary to raise the serviced side of the car. First hang out the wheel, then remove it. After that, install the car on a reliable support - never leave it on a jack alone. The risk that the car will fall is very large. Using a 22 key, unscrew the nut that secured the finger. Further replacement of the ball on the VAZ-2110 with your own hands will be carried out very quickly if all the necessary tools are available. Then, using the 17 key, unscrew the two bolts that secure the clip to the hub. Note that for convenience, you can turn the steering wheel to the side.
Now it's up to you, you need to install a ball puller on your finger. First, tighten the bolt by hand, then slightly tighten the key, holding the body. After that, take the key at 17, preferably a cap. It is more convenient to use one with a long handle. Otherwise, install a small length of pipe to increase the lever. Tighten the bolt until the finger comes out of the hub. That's all, now the new ball is lubricated, the boot is installed. Installation is carried out in the reverse order.
Conclusion
As you can understand, ball bearings, the replacement of which (VAZ-2110) does not present great difficulties, it is quite simple to install new ones. With the price of one ball order of 300 rubles, you save the car from extraneous creaks, knocks and crunches. Perhaps this is a small amount, but the efficiency of installing new ones is very high. But, despite the apparent simplicity, the presence of a special tool is extremely important. Only a hammer and keys can not do here.