On a VAZ 2114 car, the clutch is single-disc, as in most passenger cars. The resource of its elements is large, but it all depends on the driving style. Unfortunately, the market is simply full of substandard products. And there is always a chance to run into a bad detail. Moreover, it does not matter whether a domestic or foreign manufacturer is indicated on the package. It is worth noting that if you have a standard engine installed in the car, he did not see any tuning, then the stock clutch will work best. Do not overpay for the emblem of a famous manufacturer, you hardly feel the difference.
Clutch basket
The main element of the clutch in any car is a basket, it plays the role of a drive disk. The basket is installed directly on the flywheel of the internal combustion engine. In the VAZ 2114 car, it was mounted with 6 bolts. Please note that cross-tightening is necessary when installing the drive disk. This will avoid distortion. The clutch basket has springy petals, which are removed with their edges in the release bearing. It is necessary to adjust the clutch of the VAZ 2114 so that the release bearing works normally.
Release bearing and driven disc
This is another element of the clutch mechanism. With its help, the force is transferred from the plug installed in the crankcase to the petals of the basket. The plug is driven by a cable from the pedal. The driven disk is installed inside the basket and connected to the input shaft using splines. It has friction linings. Its service life may be different, depending on how you drive the car. That's all, there are not many elements, and if the clutch is replaced, it is best to install everything new. Do not change only the slave drive, as many do. Replacing the clutch with a kit seems to be much more effective. And after that, the clutch adjustment of the VAZ 2114 must be carried out.
How the clutch works
It allows you to disconnect the gearbox and the engine at the time of switching speeds. In addition, with its help, smooth pulling away. If it weren’t, the start of the car would be very sharp. Let's simulate a simple situation that every motorist faces many times a day. You start the engine and get ready to make the trip. To do this, you press the pedal VAZ 2114. The clutch starts to work. Prior to this, the input shaft of the gearbox was rigidly connected to the engine crankshaft. After that, the release bearing begins to act on the petals of the basket. There is an increase in the gap between the driven disk and the working surface of the basket.
As the clearance increases, torque transmission stops. Consequently, the car does not move. Now you throw the pedal very slowly. The opposite phenomenon occurs during which the gap between the driven disk and the basket gradually decreases. Partially, torque is transmitted to the input shaft of the gearbox. As a result, the car begins to move, the clutch disc VAZ 2114 is fully adjacent to the surface of the basket. During gear changes, it is also necessary to disconnect the shafts of the box and the engine. This allows you to make the transition from one speed to another more smooth and invisible to the driver and passengers.
Replacement Preparation
And now a little about how to independently replace the VAZ 2114 clutch disc and other elements. Of course, without special tools, a pit or a lift, this procedure will take you a lot of time. But if you are not in a hurry, then this will be the most acceptable option, because replacement at service stations is comparable in price to the cost of a clutch kit. So, you need to remove the gearbox. You can not do without it, but on VAZ 2108-21099 cars, as well as 2113-2115, you can cheat a little.
In order not to completely remove the box, instead of the upper bolts, it is possible to screw in long studs on which, as if on a slide, to shift the gearbox. The task will be simplified, but not by much. At the preparation stage, you need to fix the car so that it does not budge. Then drain the oil completely out of the box. If it needs to be replaced, then prepare a fresh transmission for refueling. Front wheels must be hung out. First you need to loosen the bolts of their fasteners. Disconnect the bracket on which the edge of the cable is mounted. By the way, it is on this bracket that the VAZ 2114 clutch is adjusted by unscrewing or tightening the nuts. But then the fun begins.
What you need to do before removing the box
Disconnect the battery from the power supply. Doing this is mandatory, since you will need to remove the starter, which is rigidly connected to a large cross-section wire with the positive terminal of the VAZ 2114 battery. To replace the clutch, a lot of work needs to be done. As you guessed, the next step is to disconnect the starter from the wiring. Unscrew the power cable with the key “13”, pull the connector out of the retractor relay with your hands . After that, with the same key on “13”, it is necessary to unscrew all three nuts that secured the fastener of the starter housing to the clutch housing. But before that, you need to get rid of the air filter, completely dismantle it, since it will interfere. You can even say that the main tool at the preparation stage is the key to “13”. With its help, unscrew the nut, which is secured to the negative cable.
At the same time, get rid of the speedometer drive cable, since changing the clutch to the VAZ 2114 is possible only after full or partial removal of the gearbox. After that, you need to carry out some manipulations under the car. In particular, disconnect the plug of the reverse sensor, disconnect the link and the gearbox shaft. You will also need to unscrew the ball bearings and remove the steering tip finger from the steering knuckle. After that, you need to pull the grenades out of the gearbox alternately. Please note that after removing the first one, a stub must be put in its place. Now it’s up to small. Unscrew the studs for the three pillows and the bolts that secure the box to the engine. Only now can you remove the gearbox or shift it.
Features for installing new items
About which clutch on the VAZ 2114 is best suited, it was said earlier. But you have the right to experiment. After removing the box, the first thing to do is to remove the old release bearing from the input shaft. The new one needs to be coated with a layer of lubricant, preferably CV joint, since its parameters are much better than Litol-24. It is used exclusively for mechanisms that are constantly in motion and under load. Pay attention to the condition of the clutch fork. If it is necessary to replace the bushings, be sure to do it.
Clutch disc replacement
The old basket is carefully removed, the bolts can be used for any purpose, but it is forbidden to reinstall them in the clutch mechanism. Be sure to get new ones. First, a driven disk is placed, a guide sleeve is placed inside it. A basket is installed on top, all the holes in it are combined with those that are on the flywheel. So the installation of elements is carried out on a VAZ 2114 car. The clutch, however, changes similarly on all cars.
Bait new bolts and tighten them crosswise. Only then can the guide sleeve be removed. That's all, the installation of the elements is completed, it took this matter very little time. Preparation and assembly take much longer. Please note that before the first ride you must adjust the clutch. But so far it is too early to talk about the first trip, you need to install the box in its place and do not forget to put the VAZ 2114 clutch cable in place. The assembly is done in the reverse order to removing all parts. The main thing is not to forget to install all the elements. Refill oil only after both SHRUS are established on the places. At the same time, evaluate the condition of their anthers.
Conclusion
That's all, now you know how to independently change clutches on a VAZ 2114 car. This manual can be used for all front-wheel drive cars of the VAZ family. Fortunately, their design is completely identical, but there may be differences in the elements themselves. The more powerful the engine, the more reliable the clutch basket or disc, release bearing will be. Try not to give high revs to an engine with a clutch, to increase its service life. Unfortunately, driving in traffic jams reduces the service life, so it is better to engage a neutral gear, rather than depressing and holding the VAZ 2114 clutch pedal.