How to remove the steering wheel on a VAZ 2114 with your own hands

The VAZ 2114 and VAZ 2115 cars are part of the Lada Samara family. Their steering wheels are not distinguished by elegant lines and ease of use, especially on early models. There can be no question of any aesthetic pleasure here. It's not surprising that many owners of these cars are tempted to replace the steering wheel with a better designed part. But how to choose a suitable steering wheel, and is it possible to remove and install it yourself? Let's figure it out together.

How to replace a steering wheel

The whole process is divided into several stages:

Preparatory:

Disconnect the battery by removing the negative terminal. If this is not done, a signal will sound when unscrewing the central nut with a screwdriver.

Remove the negative terminal of the battery

Remove the ignition key from the lock.
Lightly turn the steering wheel to lock the steering column.
Place two marks: one on the steering wheel, the other on the dashboard so that they coincide in direction.

Withdrawal.
Installation.

Dismantling

To remove the steering wheel on a VAZ-2113, 2114, 2115 car, you need to:

Using a flat-head screwdriver, pry off the plastic trim that is installed on the steering wheel cover. It is enough to press the latches. Act carefully so as not to break.

Removing the decorative trim

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws.

Unscrew the screws securing the steering wheel cover

Remove the cover.

Remove the cover

Place the socket head 24 on the knob and release the central nut.

Release the central nut

Attention! For safety reasons, it is recommended not to completely unscrew the nut so that it does not injure the driver when removing it.

Holding the steering wheel with your hands and rocking it to the sides, remove it from the central shaft.

Removing the steering wheel

It happens that it is not possible to immediately disassemble the steering wheel. A hammer and a drift come to the rescue. Place a piece of metal against the end of the central shaft, then use sharp and gentle blows of a hammer on the drift to move the steering wheel.

Removing the steering wheel from the center shaft using a hammer

Note! Help from a second person will be helpful. The process will speed up if an assistant pulls the steering wheel towards you at the moment of impact.

Installation

After removing the old steering wheel, you need to install a new part.

To install the steering wheel, you must:

transfer the mark marked on the removable sample to the new copy;
place the steering wheel on the central shaft so that the marks match;

Installing a new steering wheel according to the marks

tighten the nut.

Tighten the nut

When choosing a product, you must carefully look at the compliance of the purchased item with the requirements of the manufacturer.

Installation instructions

When installing an electric power steering, it is necessary to take into account that it will be necessary to replace the steering column of the VAZ 2114 with an “electrically driven column”. To do this, let's start with the wiring. You will need to deal with the pads. There will be no need for any “twists”. There is a terminal in the block that we need to remove and insert into the block in the harness.

We insert the free terminal of the harness exactly into the place where the standard wire was. You don't need a special harness for this. Connect two 4 square wires to the battery. Don't forget to connect a 50A fuse. The “weak point” will connect to the tachometer, speed sensor, ground, K-line and wiring to the warning lamp. Don't forget to check the presence of speedometer and tachometer signals.

Remove the casing with switches and ignition switch.
Unscrew the bolt on the rail and remove it. We need to determine how much larger the “native” part is than our new one.
We install the shaft on the EUR. After this we attach the shaft itself in its place.
Setting up the wiring. We stretch two cables to the battery from the passenger compartment, preferably through the left wing. To conduct wiring you can:

First remove the washer fluid reservoir.
Take a solid wire and drag it through, trying to get to the hood.
As soon as it appears near the hood, we attach our wires to it.

We pull it out together with our wire.

We connect the EUR electronics. There is a red connector under the instrument panel with an orange wire in it. It is to this that you need to connect the electric amplifier.
Similar procedures must be done with the gray wire.
We connect the power ends. In the battery we connect the pink one is a plus, and the black one is a minus.

The installation is now complete. If you did everything carefully according to the instructions, you will enjoy the ease of driving the VAZ 2114.

What kind of steering wheel can I install?

There are many options for steering wheels that can be installed on the VAZ-2113, 2114, 2115. The main thing is to choose the right mount for the central shaft.

When choosing a steering wheel, you should pay attention to:

dimension, shape;
type of fastening, product material;
additional features that can be connected.

Sports models

Tuning enthusiasts want to make their car as individual as possible, and therefore they rush to install decorative trims on it, change body kits and bumpers, and attach steering wheels from famous brands of racing cars. The result is a fashionable car that attracts the attention of passers-by. By reducing the diameter of the steering wheel, the maneuverability of the car increases, there is enough space inside the car for a comfortable fit.

Example of a sports steering wheel model

However, installing a sports steering wheel has its disadvantages:

the design does not include an airbag;
For fastening, special clamps or adapters are required.

Adapter for mounting a sports steering wheel

Important! If you want to install a sports steering wheel, you can contact the sales points of such parts. Experts will tell you which product should be installed on a specific car.

Steering wheels from other VAZ car models

For models 2113, 2114, 2115, copies from more modern representatives of the domestic ones, Kalina, Grant, are suitable. They are more convenient and have an aesthetically attractive appearance. Installation of such products requires replacing the steering column column. The “steering wheel” from model 2110 fits perfectly.

What you should know when choosing a steering wheel

When changing the steering wheel on VAZ-2114 and 2115 cars, you need to select a similar product with an identical contact group. The diameter of the control element affects the quality of vehicle control. The smaller the size, the more effort required when driving.

Choosing the right steering wheel is not an easy task. In cases with non-original products, the installation process may take some time, taking into account the selection of appropriate components. It all depends on the desires and capabilities of the car owner himself.

Welcome! Steering wheel - many people change it to replace it with a new one, more beautiful or more convenient, but sometimes there are also people who change the standard steering wheel to a sports version, it’s up to you to decide whether to do this or not, but in a good frontal collision there will be a greater chance of squeezing in a car that has a factory injury-safe steering wheel, not a sports jelly, in addition, the size of the steering wheel also plays a very important role, so when buying a new steering wheel at a car store, pay attention to the size (the larger it is, the easier it will be for you to turn the steering wheel but if it’s too big, it won’t be comfortable for you), and also look at its thickness (with a steering wheel that’s too thin, your hands can slip off during a sharp turn, and turning such a steering wheel will be less convenient).

Note! In order to change the steering wheel, you will need to stock up on: Screwdrivers, as well as an extension or a wrench, you will need to put on a socket head of size “24”, thanks to this head you will be able to unscrew the central nut securing the steering wheel to which without an extension and You can’t really get to the collar, so you obviously can’t do without them; in addition, take a hammer and a special drift made of soft metal for the same central steering wheel mounting nut!

When should you change your steering wheel? At your discretion, but we will give you a couple of tips, if you decide to change the standard steering wheel to a sports one, we do not recommend that you do this, firstly, as was said earlier, sports steering wheels are stiffer compared to standard factory ones, and even technical inspection You may not even be able to get through with such a steering wheel, so think for yourself whether you need it or not, in fact, it is best to install a standard one, which was originally installed from the factory, but the latest cars of the Samara 2 family were equipped with injury-safe steering wheels from the VAZ 2110, think about installing them or change it to the native one from Samara 2.

Note! The steering wheel has a metal part of which it is attached to the shaft with a nut, this metal part can be deformed if you pull the steering wheel hard and try to somehow break it (Don’t think that it is impossible to break it on a car), then most likely this part will be deformed and after this it will become much more difficult and inconvenient for you to turn the steering wheel, in general, when you encounter this, you will immediately understand that in the video at the very end of the article, by the way, the metal part at the steering wheel is also broken!

Note! Do not forget that the signal of the car is an electrical part, so if you do not remove the negative terminal from the battery, then when you unscrew the central nut of the steering wheel using a metal head, the car will beep and to prevent this from happening, remove the terminal at the beginning, on how to do this, read the article: “Replacing the battery on a car” read point 1, in addition, remove the key from the ignition and turn the steering wheel all the way until it locks! (Also use a marker to place a mark on the steering wheel itself when it is in the locked position, and also install one on the instrument panel so that the marks are opposite each other)

Removal: 1) At the very beginning of the operation, use a screwdriver to pry up the trim that runs along the entire long steering wheel cover and then disconnect it, this trim, as you can see in the photo below, is attached to plastic holders, so it will not be difficult for you to disconnect it, but just be careful not break it, otherwise you will have to buy a new one, although you will most likely have it on the new steering wheel.

2) Now, using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the two central screws that secure the steering wheel cover, and when these screws are unscrewed, remove the cover.

3) Then, using an extension or a wrench with a cap on it, unscrew the same central nut (Indicated by the red arrow) that secures the steering wheel to the shaft, but you don’t need to unscrew this nut all the way, otherwise when you pull the steering wheel off the shaft, this nut will inertia will fly towards you and injure you in the end, so unscrew it only a few turns and then grab the steering wheel with your hands and rocking it, remove it from the shaft on which it sits, and then unscrew the nut all the way and calmly remove it without any effort steering wheel from a car.

Note! In the event that it sits dead, then take a hammer and a drift made of soft metal, in addition, stock up on an assistant (It will just be difficult without him), your actions: Hit the hammer made of soft metal with a hammer, this drift should be directed towards you and is pressed against the end of the steering shaft along it, then you will need to carry out the beating using a drift, and at this time let the assistant pull the steering wheel towards himself trying to pull it off the steering shaft!

Installation: If your new steering wheel is exactly the same as the previous one, you need to install it as follows: first, transfer the mark from the old steering wheel to the new one, then install the new steering wheel in its place so that the mark on the steering wheel and on the instrument panel match , in addition, screw the central nut of the steering wheel fastening by hand, or push it into the head, but so that it does not fall out of the head, insert something between the head and the nut, for example, as shown in the photo below, the strands from the wire can be inserted.

Note! If you choose the option with inserting wire strands, then in this case, too, you will only need to screw the nut, when it is pressed slightly onto the steering shaft, remove the wire strands from the coupling head and then completely tighten the steering wheel fastening nut, if after all done operations, the steering wheel is crooked, then perform all the operations again!

Something else we didn’t tell you is that if you need to change the contact ring of the horn (Usually, when it fails, the car’s signal stops working), then it is attached to only three screws by unscrewing which you can easily remove it, but when you be careful when pulling on it, there’s just a wire terminal connected to it from the bottom, you’ll see it right away, you’ll also need to disconnect it from the slip ring!

Sources

vaz-russia.com/remont-vaz-2113/zamena-rulevogo-kolesa-vaz-2113-vaz-2114-vaz-2115.html
vaz-2114-lada.ru/2021/01/kak-pomenyat-rul/
remontvazov.com/rul-kak-snyat-zamena
drive2.ru/l/288230376152689495/
vazweb.ru/desyatka/upravlenie/kak-snyat-i-zamenit-rulevoe-koleso-na-vaz-2114-i-2115-svoimi-rukami.html
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Summary:

Symptoms of a problem

The first enemy of VAZ 2114 tips is dirt. They are a hinged element, so breaking the integrity of the boot causes solid particles to enter the mechanism. Due to friction, increased wear of the part and destruction of moving elements occurs.

The second “killer” is bad roads. Constant impacts from driving over bumps have an extremely bad effect on the condition of the part: the hinge wears out and vertical play occurs.

Defective parts must be replaced immediately.

People often ask what signs indicate that a tip needs to be changed. It is easy to check their condition. Turn the wheel all the way in one direction and carefully remove dirt from the boot. If breaks are visible or the rubber is cracked over time, the part needs to be replaced. Repeat the operation for the second wheel.

Even if there are no visible integrity problems, insert a pry bar between the rod and the steering knuckle and try to move them relative to each other. There should be no vertical play. If it is present, the part needs to be replaced.

When is replacement required?

There are three ways to solve the problem of faulty steering racks.

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Way	When is it relevant?
Adjust the rack	If diagnostics show that the unit does not require repair or replacement
Repair	If diagnostics allows for partial replacement of elements. Replacement is provided using a repair kit
Replacing the unit	If the test shows a complete failure of the node. Installation can be carried out with new rods or old ones, depending on their condition.

Let us add that if the old steering racks on your VAZ 2114 have covered more than 100 thousand kilometers, their malfunction is unlikely to be corrected with the help of a repair kit. The best option in this case is a complete replacement of the unit.

Removing the boot

We check the steering rack on a VAZ-2114 with our own hands

Original steering rack made by AvtoVAZ

Before proceeding directly to the verification process, you need to know the design features of the steering rack. Let's look at what elements it consists of:

Steering rack device

1 – protective cap; 2 – steering gear housing; 3 – rack; 4 – drive gear; 5 – inner tie rod end; 6 – spacer sleeve; 7 – tie rod mounting bolt; 8 – connecting plate; 9 – support sleeve; 10 – steering gear support; 11 – rack support sleeve; 12 – protective cover; 13 – clamp; 14 – rack restrictive ring; 15 – sealing ring of the rack stop; 16 – nut; 17 – rack stop; 18 – roller bearing; 19 – ball bearing; 20 – retaining ring; 21 – nut sealing ring; 22 – gear bearing fastening nut; 23 – boot; 24 – lock washer

General steering diagram, including racks

Checking the rack

So, to check the steering rack you need to measure the gaps in it.

This can be done either on a removed mechanism (which is even better) or directly on the car. Now let's move on to the process:

Set the mechanism to the middle position. It can be determined by its dimensions - (87±0.25) mm from the gear axis to the rack end. Using a special device, we load the unit to a force P = 500 ± 20 N (51 ± 2 kgf). The distance from the gear axis should be – 84 mm.

The maximum permissible movement of the rack “X”, measured through the relative movement of the pressure punch 1, should not exceed 0.12 mm. After assembly, the torque of the gear in the area of the rack stroke should be in the range of 50–200 N·cm (5.1–20.4 kgf·cm) at a rotation speed of 30 min-1.

Steering rack test diagram

Reasons for failure

When the issue of rack adjustment has been sorted out, you can consider the reasons for its failure:

Wear. Each car mechanism has its own running life.
Due to uneven roads, the pressure on the rack is significantly increased.
Inadmissible acceleration when the wheels are in the extreme position.
Mechanical damage caused during operation.

Symptoms of failure

Diagnostics of knocks in the rack showed that the bushing was loose.

How can you actually determine that the rail is already on the verge? For this there are direct and indirect indicators. So, let's look at the main ones:

A knock is the first indicator that the rack needs to be repaired or replaced.
Biting the steering wheel when turning to one side.
Steering play to the right or left.
Vibration when driving on a flat road.
The camber angle is broken.

When is it time to replace the rack?

Since the steering is involved in driving the car, and is directly responsible for the safety of not only those in the car itself, but also pedestrians outside, it is recommended to diagnose and repair this unit in a timely manner.

So, there are several options for troubleshooting the VAZ-2114 steering rack:

Adjustment (detected during on-line diagnostics).
Repair (possible cheap option for restoring the unit).
Replacement (when it is not possible or advisable to repair the unit).

Checking the presence of grease on the rack and pinion teeth. If there is no lubrication, the teeth will break off.

If the service life is more than 100 thousand km without repair, it is usually recommended to replace the unit. because, as practice shows, repair kits do not save the situation, and after 5-10 thousand km the rack will knock again or leak.

The VAZ-2114 steering rack must be checked regularly. It is recommended to do this operation with in-line maintenance.

If a car enthusiast is not able to determine the malfunction, then you should not skimp and contact a car service, because not only the life of the driver, but also those around him depends on it.

Experienced car enthusiast. I have an automotive education, namely: an engine repair mechanic. At the beginning of my career there was a VAZ-2107, then a BMW 5-series, a Toyota Supra and a right-hand drive MARK-2. Now the family has 2 cars: Peugeot 407 and Dodge Challenger 2016. I study each car from “A” to “Z”. I have a lot of experience and try to repair everything with my own hands.

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