Replacing the rocker on a VAZ 2114 - how to change the rocker with your own hands

Over time, almost everywhere possible, backlash begins to appear on cars produced by AvtoVAZ. The gearbox is no exception. It is not surprising that replacing the rocker on a VAZ 2114 has become a routine procedure familiar to all owners of this model.

Set

Determining the malfunction is quite easy:

• Gear shifts with problems, indistinctly;
• The gearbox is loose.

If such a malfunction occurs, a complete replacement of the element may be required. Moreover, many are switching to a short-throw rocker, which gives the car a more sporty character. This technology was borrowed from motorsports. By the way, a simple adjustment can turn it into a short-stroke one.

Some masters argue that it is not always wise to completely change. It is more profitable from a financial point of view to purchase a repair kit. But in fact, such repairs do not give the desired result, and after a while the link will still have to be changed.

Short-throw rocker for VAZ 2114, do-it-yourself adjustment

Over time, almost everywhere possible, backlash begins to appear on cars produced by AvtoVAZ. The gearbox is no exception. It is not surprising that replacing the rocker on a VAZ 2114 has become a routine procedure familiar to all owners of this model.

Set

Determining the malfunction is quite easy:

• Gear shifts with problems, indistinctly;
• The gearbox is loose.

If such a malfunction occurs, a complete replacement of the element may be required. Moreover, many are switching to a short-throw rocker, which gives the car a more sporty character. This technology was borrowed from motorsports. By the way, a simple adjustment can turn it into a short-stroke one.

Some masters argue that it is not always wise to completely change. It is more profitable from a financial point of view to purchase a repair kit. But in fact, such repairs do not give the desired result, and after a while the link will still have to be changed.

Where does the vibration come from?

In this article we will popularly understand where the legs “grow” from and what to do. As expected, this is a mistake by the VAZ design bureau, sometimes it is the result of “tuning”, but we will consider all the reasons in detail, as well as methods for solving the problem.

1. When moving, the bushing connecting the lever and the rod first begins to rub and then hit the edge of the rod. This vibration creates this sound. This is a pure engineering miscalculation, the length of the sleeve is worked out incorrectly, its length is longer than necessary and it is this extra edge that catches.
2. Replacing the lever with a Kalinovsky one, here the rattling comes along with the positive effects of the replacement. Due to the imperfection of the design, Kalina's driveshaft produces vibration, which is subsequently transmitted to all structural elements. The vibration and sound remain even without the lever.
3. The retaining spring is broken; the first symptom is that the VAZ 2114 gearbox lever dangles freely in neutral gear, absolutely not fixed in the position between third and fourth. If the problem suddenly appears, then the spring is to blame, and only repairing the gearbox will help here, otherwise the remains of the spring will break the entire box, then it will be really expensive.
4. Sometimes this occurs due to general wear and tear of the car's shock absorbing parts, gearbox mounts and engine.

Car owners put off the problem until forever “later”, due to lack of time and money, but it’s worth knowing that the repair procedure is inexpensive, done with your own hands, and costs very little

Replacement instructions

Before starting work, we advise you not only to purchase a new spare part, but also to watch training videos on replacing the slide. The procedure is not very complicated, but a visual aid will never be superfluous. Especially if you do not have much experience in repairing a car and transmission in particular.

Replacement procedure

The process involves performing several sequential steps.

1. Remove the housing from your gear shift knob.
2. Raise the car using a jack. In some cases, an inspection hole will do, if you have one in your garage.
3. Now you should dismantle the console, which will give you access to the backstage.
4. The element is held in place by six bolts, which can be removed using a regular 13 mm wrench.
5. But it's not that simple. You won’t be able to unscrew the top two bolts with a wrench, so don’t even try. They are specially planted as tightly as possible, so to dismantle them you simply need to cut them down with a grinder.
6. Now you can safely remove the remaining two bolts in the lower fastening of the rocker, for which your effort and a 13 key will definitely be enough.
7. The next step is to remove the clamp and move the boot. You will need to remove the hinge. At the same time as replacing the link, we recommend changing the hinge. It would be a good idea to replace the oil seal and cardan shaft. These elements have a limited service life, and since you decide to change the slide itself, there are objective reasons to do everything as efficiently as possible.
8. After this, install the new unit in place of the old one. Act carefully so that the rubber bands of the slides fall on the welded bolts, which you previously sawed off using a grinder.
9. The assembly is now reassembled, operating in the opposite sequence to disassembly. It is not necessary to seat the top mounting bolts tightly, but try to tighten them firmly.

How to replace the oil seal

If you detect an oil leak from the gearbox, carefully inspect the crankcase. The leak will reveal itself. Lubricant usually leaks out through the CV joint seals and rocker panels.

In the latter case, to replace you will need to perform a number of actions:

1. Purchase a new gearbox seal for VAZ-2109, 2114. Its price is about 100 -200 rubles.
2. Drain the oil completely from the gearbox by unscrewing the plug from the bottom using the key “17”. If necessary, you can replace the lubricant later. It is recommended to pull out the upper dipstick to facilitate oil drainage.
3. Disconnect the cardan from the rocker arm.
4. Remove the boot, use a 10mm wrench to unscrew the bolt securing it to the gearbox rod.
5. Using an awl or a thin screwdriver, remove the old oil seal. Inspect it for damage.
6. Install the new oil seal using a pipe or large washer to press in.

After replacement, install the boot. Assess the condition of the cardan: if it has too much play, it will need replacement. After carrying out all the work, be sure to check that the speeds are turned on correctly.

Price issue

If you decide to replace the rocker seal at the same time as installing the rocker itself, this can be considered absolutely the right thing to do. Additionally, replacing the driveshaft will not cost much, but the efficiency of such a comprehensive repair will be much higher.

Short walker

Actions on your own, you only have to purchase the necessary parts and ordinary consumables. If you contact a car service, the minimum cost of the service will be 800-1000 rubles. That is, the savings are obvious.

The curtain itself costs about 400 rubles. From here it becomes clear why we did not advise buying a repair kit, but rather completely replacing the part. There will be no savings as such, but the difference as a result of the repair will be significant.

In conclusion

Now you know how to replace the short-stroke linkage and understand that it is within your power. The main thing is to be patient and the convenience of a short gearbox will appear in your car.

Published April 11, 2018

A problem with the lever when changing gears is sometimes found among domestically produced cars. Unfortunately, the VAZ 2115 is no exception. The most likely cause is a broken linkage. Of course, any problem can be fixed at a car service center. but the operation of this part can be adjusted independently. In this article we will talk about adjusting the VAZ 2115 rocker panels, what types of rocker panels exist and why it is important to know about it.

Sports

We noted that for the VAZ 2114 you can install a sports short-throw rocker. Outwardly they are quite similar, but the difference in work is felt immediately. On a sports unit, gears shift faster and smoother. It's all about the design of the backstage itself. Unfortunately, it is precisely because of this that the process of independent replacement becomes almost impossible.

Sports model

If you decide to install a short-throw rocker on your VAZ 2114, contact trusted car services, or even better, a studio that specializes in tuning. Such events are classified as technical improvement, which is why no one understands this better than tuning specialists. Even official AvtoVAZ car services.

Let's sum it up

Vibration after “Kalinovsky tuning” is inevitable, and all artisanal methods are ineffective. As for replacing vibration-damping elements, a repair kit will help, which is initially better to buy for the slide. If its installation does not help, then it’s worth purchasing new pillows. Another option is to install an additional locking spring directly on the lever. The solution is good if the problem is not a broken spring in the gearbox, otherwise the time to buy a new gearbox is just a matter of your luck.

Backstage

The gearbox is a multi-lever assembly mechanism that connects
the gear shift lever
and the rod that fits the gearbox. It is located under the bottom of the car, as a rule, near the cardan or under the gearbox lever located in the cabin. In any case, dirt and water get there, which over time deteriorate the quality of lubrication of the rubbing elements of the slide, which is why they begin to wear out, leading to various problems.

Varieties of backstage

There are many models and designs. Each of them is characterized by its own characteristics. They are usually classified into two main types:

• long stroke;
• short-stroke.

Long-stroke scenes are often called standard. They were used in the production of cars of the domestic VAZ brand (starting from 2109, etc.).

Short-stroke rockers are typical for Kalina cars. They are similar in design to long-stroke ones.

Attention! The main difference between long-stroke and short-stroke is size. It is due to this that it is more convenient to change gears to second.

The short-stroke one is characterized by a convenient lever stroke, which is its main advantage. Thanks to its small size, the range of movement is significantly reduced, making gear shifting more convenient. Another plus in this regard is a clearer move.

According to reviews from users of such devices, for the VAZ 2114 the main disadvantage concerns the cost. The price for a short-stroke one is much higher. Also, after installation, you need to put more effort into switching.

Next you need to make an adjustment. To do this correctly, you need to know how to set up the rocker on a VAZ 2114. This process is described in detail below.

Is it worth fixing the problem?

Many people don’t even try to fix the gearshift lever of a VAZ 2114, but this task is completely solvable, it doesn’t require skills, and the undeniable advantages are worth an hour of time. The difference is so noticeable that if a breakdown has been present in your life for a long time, you will constantly remember that there is not enough noise.

The main thing to remember is that a machine is like a person, what “cured” one is not the fact that it will help the other, and don’t get upset.

The repair will take very little time, you can get away with a small sum, and in return you will receive a number of huge advantages, such as:

• the unpleasant sounds accompanying the increase in speed will disappear;
• the gearshift lever will be fixed;
• switching will become smooth;
• At idle, the lever will stop “dancing the lambada” under your hand.

Backstage adjustment

Step-by-step instructions on how to adjust the rocker on a VAZ 2114:

1. Loosening the nut located on the clamp;
2. Adjusting the position of the lever (at this stage you need to place it in the reverse position, and then tighten the nut on the clamp;
3. Checking the gear engagement (here you need to carefully monitor the position - if the left side prevails when engaging reverse gear, then you need to smoothly move the cardan counterclockwise; if, on the contrary, the speed has “gone” to the right, then you need to turn it clockwise).

The correctness of the result of the adjustment process can be easily verified. To do this, you just need to install the lever in the middle. If everything was done correctly, the neutral gear will engage.

Advice! Watch the position of the lever itself. When installed correctly, the part will move freely. If it still interferes with the passenger or driver’s seat, then re-adjustment is required.

Adjusting QC

If you manage to replace the unit yourself, then it makes no sense to contact a specialist to adjust it. True, it will be very difficult to do this yourself; it is better to ask someone you know.

There are two methods for setting up a freshly installed rocker:

1. In reverse gear, we put a friend behind the wheel and ask him to engage reverse gear. We install the lever in the most convenient position, in your opinion, and climb under the car, where we put the lever in place of the reverse gear and tighten the clamp.
2. In first gear - if you can’t get the rear one in, put in the first one. We loosen the clamp as in the first case, but this time we must turn the drive, this must be done so that it reaches counterclockwise until the stop of the plastic clamp, after which we fix the clamp.

Cardan wings from Kalina on VAZ 2114

The original cardan on the VAZ 2114 has slight play. That is why its movement is characterized by vagueness. To fix this, you need to replace the part with a Kalinovskaya one.

Attention ! The Kalinovskaya yoke cardan is slightly longer than the original one. That is why it is impossible to install it in stock form. The part needs to be shortened. To do this, you need to prepare a grinder, a clamp, tape and a grinding tool. You should also dismantle the original cardan in advance.

Step-by-step instructions on how to shorten the Kalinovsky cardan:

1. Measurement of the original part and the Kalinovskaya one (here you need to wrap tape around the tip of the cardan for cutting);
2. Shortening (for convenience, you should insert the cardan into the clamp; then you need to cut off the excess part of the part with a grinder);
3. Grinding (the finished shortened Kalinovsky cardan should be sanded with a special machine; this is necessary for ease of installation).

Step-by-step instructions on how to install the driveshaft from the Kalina on a VAZ 2114:

1. Checking the size (you need to insert the cardan into the appropriate hole; at this stage, the correctness of the shortening is checked; if the part fits in well, then everything is done correctly);
2. Placement of the wing boot;
3. Installation of a new part (here you need to place the driveshaft from the viburnum in place of the original one and secure it with a key);
4. Pulling the boot (the previously installed boot must be pulled onto the cardan).

Advice! When replacing parts, pay attention to the oil seal. It is best to replace it with a new one.

Let's get started

The most common factor influencing the “inadequate” behavior of the gearshift lever in the VAZ 2114 is the first reason described above. Therefore, this is where we should start solving the problem. To do this, you will need the following tools: electrical tape, sandpaper (grinder), ruler, 13mm wrench and lubricant.

Actions are performed in the following order:

1. Remove the handle cover.
2. Unscrew the nut and remove the handle and rod.
3. We take out the bushing.
4. We remove the plastic bushings and clean the metal bushings from dirt.
5. We measure 2-3mm from the edges with a ruler, draw a line, glue electrical tape under the line for convenience, cut off the excess with a grinder (you can use sandpaper, but this will be a serious test).
6. We put everything in place, lubricate it if necessary, don’t forget to tighten the nut, and put on the casing.
7. Enjoying the silence.

There is a second way. It's a little more complicated. Washers are cut out of the plastic cover, or special rubber (plastic) nuts are purchased. You need to screw them on both sides of the drawstring, then you may not have to grind it down (although usually you still have to). The method is designed to reduce rattling by dampening vibration with rubber or plastic.

Replacing the universal joint

1. Working with the clamp (on the drive rod it must be released and then pulled off the rod);
2. Knocking down the cardan (before this, you need to remove the boot; you can knock down the part with gentle blows of a hammer);
3. step 3 - installation of a new part (the procedure is performed in the reverse order: putting on the boot, fixing the cardan, putting the drive on the rod; the clamp is not tightened).

Next you need to adjust the system. As a result of self-replacement of parts or simply over time, the rocker may become loose. Fixing this problem is quite simple.

Sources

• vaz-2114.info/regulirovka-kulisy-vaz-2114/
• luxvaz.ru/vaz-2114/80-zamena-kulisy.html
• drive2.ru/l/548837172996735097/

Removal

2. Use a screwdriver to pry off the cover.

. and, turning the handle left and right, we pull it up together with the cover, and also remove the polyethylene tube and foam ring from the lever.

3. Hold with a 13 mm

the bolt securing the rod to the lever from turning, use a second wrench of the same size to unscrew the nut.

4. Remove the bolt and remove the lever from the traction fork.

5. Remove the plastic centering bushings.

6. Remove the steel spacer bushing from the lever hole.

7. To make it easier to remove the rod, remove the floor tunnel lining (see “Floor tunnel lining - removal and installation”).

8. From below the car with a 10 mm

Unscrew the four fastening nuts and remove the screen.

9. Mark the relative position of the drive rod and the hinge.

10. Hold with a 13mm

clamp bolt, use a second wrench of the same size to loosen the nut.

11. Unclench the clamp with a screwdriver and move it along the rod.

12. Apply penetrating lubricant to the connection between the rod and the hinge.

13. Unclench the rod with a screwdriver.

14. Disconnect the rod from the hinge.

15. Inside the car, remove the rubber seal from the hole in the car body.

16. Push the seal and rod down through the hole.

17. From the inspection hole, remove the rod assembly with the seal.

18. Remove the seal from the rod.

19. To remove the lever, remove the right trim of the instrument panel console (see “Instrument panel - removal and installation”).

20. 13 mm

Unscrew the two rear mounting bolts for the lever bracket.

21. Remove the bracket assembly with the lever.

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Features of the device and structure of the transmission mechanism

The fourteenth model is equipped with a five-speed gearbox similar to the unit installed on the G8, with the exception of the main pair.

According to consumer reviews, the lack of quality of the fourteenth gearbox includes the selection of gear ratios: a very short first speed and a long second. This drawback leads to a loss of vehicle dynamics when switching from first to second gear during acceleration.

The gearbox housing, rear cover and clutch housing are the main parts of the gearbox design structure.

Internal device groups:

Main couple

The drive shaft functionality reduces the speed transmitted from the engine to the crankshaft. The transmission coefficient is 3.7. Thus, the main pair of the “fourteenth” is capable of reducing the indicated speed by approximately 4 times. The length of the gears can be changed by controlling the main pair mechanism. What affects acceleration and the maximum possible speed limit of the vehicle.

Differential with gear ratios

The differential gear ratios of the stock VAZ 2114 gearbox include: 3.636 (first speed number); 1.95 (second speed number); 1.357 (third speed number); 0.941 (fourth speed number); 0.784 (fifth speed number) and 3.53 (reverse speed number).

Having an idea of ​​the structural features of the gearbox mechanism, it is necessary to begin preparing tools, materials and tools that will be useful during the removal and disassembly of the box.

General symptoms

Symptoms are manifested by seven signs, which include:

1. When you shift gears, a crunching sound appears;
2. the sound of knocking in the box;
3. oil leak;
4. there is no speed fixation;
5. tight lever movement during switching;
6. The control room is buzzing;
7. noise in the gearbox.

Each of the listed symptoms has its own etymology and an exact picture of its manifestation, which objectively characterizes the root cause of the malfunction.

Crunch in the gearbox

This type of repair requires disassembling the gearbox structure.

The main reasons, a sign of which is a crunching noise during gear shifting:

1. faulty gearbox synchronizer (definitely requires replacement of the synchronizer);
2. malfunction of the clutch basket (during operation of the vehicle, the “petals” may fly off). The violation is eliminated by replacing the part, and a new clutch disc is also installed;
3. Damage to the clutch cable is classified as an indirect cause of gearbox malfunction, but if the cable breaks, the vehicle cannot move;
4. factory defect of the gearbox shaft.

Knocking at the checkpoint

The sounds of gearbox tapping are ambiguous due to their multiplicity. Therefore, the picture of the malfunction is accurately established by diagnosing the vehicle.

The box starts knocking if:

1. The oil level is not set correctly. An indirect indicator is the amount of oil being poured;
2. the distance between the brakes and clutch packs is either too small or, conversely, too large;
3. sagging appeared in one of the valves in the box;
4. The solenoid has failed.

Oil leakage

If there is an oil leak, the repair task is facilitated by the ability to determine the location of the leak, but most often in practice this is impossible to determine.

Faults that cause oil leakage are the following:

1. the seals are worn out;
2. the shafts are worn out;
3. there was a malfunction in the gearbox input shaft play;
4. parts are depressurized: formation of cracks, microholes, etc.;
5. The speedometer drive shaft seal is worn out.

Speeds are flying out

This kind of phenomenon occurs during gear shifting. The main reason for the appearance of such a malfunction is wear of the teeth on the gears and coupling. A factor contributing to the development of weakening speed control is a violation of the rules of gear shifting technique, which occurs when the speed limit is not observed. Replacing the gears of the specified parts eliminates the described problem.

The handle is tight

Factors under the influence of which the movement of the handle is difficult are damage to the locking teeth of the lever itself, wear of the jet thrust, and violation of the integrity of the gearbox drive parts.

The box is humming

This sound appears mainly during neutral transmission. The main reason is the low quality of lubricants. Therefore, the first action that must be performed when this type of technical problem occurs is to check and, if necessary, add oil. If the box continues to hum, then it is necessary to perform diagnostics, since the bearing on the input shaft may be worn out.

Noise in the CP

The box begins to make noise when the oil level is insufficient. This situation can be resolved by adding oil. If the noise does not stop, then it is caused by wear of the seals and mechanisms. This can be eliminated by installing new parts to replace worn ones.

Upon completion of the process of identifying the malfunction, its cause and source, as well as the factors influencing the occurrence of malfunction of the gearbox, it is necessary to become familiar with its structure and the structural features of the mechanism.