In the comments and PMs, they have already asked more than once about the possibility of attaching a rear support to a gearbox with a cable gear selection. They found out whether it would be possible, whether it was really possible to do it at all, because the thing was one of the necessary options. With a regular gearbox everything is clear; the usual tenth support is installed there on both the Priora and 2110-2112.
At first, I planned to adapt it specifically to the updated version. Indeed, in the first years of production of the Priora FL, the rear factory support existed only for the Lada Granta and Kalina 2; then, towards the end of the release of the updated Lada Priora, the situation changed. The Priora was simplified in every possible way to please the price tag, a couple of supports along with brackets were also abolished - these are the upper (on the right license plate) and lower rods (guitars), but just at this time they added the rear lower support to the gearbox! Ps: This information was collected from personal observations, if I made a mistake in the chronology of events, correct me)
The diagram shows an example of a conventional (rocker gearbox) and a support for a gearbox with cable shifting.
21702-1001281-00 Bracket for rear engine mount (Priora with gearbox 21816)
Lada Priora is a modernized version of the VAZ 2110; the design of these cars has many of the same parts, for example, doors or body parts. This allows you to adopt some improvements from the “ten”, one of which is the installation of an additional gearbox cushion.
On 8 valve engines the factory installed a rear gearbox mount, but on 16 valve engines they have already abandoned it. As practice and reviews from VAZ 2110 owners show, installing an additional gearbox support is a useful modification that can make the operation of the car more comfortable.
On Priors with 16 valve engines, the rear gearbox mount is also missing, but the attachment points to the body remain.
Installing an additional gearbox cushion
Rear cushion of the VAZ 2110 gearbox (8 cells), catalog number 2110-1001286/50;
Removing the left support
We install an adjustable stop under the gearbox.
Using a 15mm socket with an extension, loosen the tightening of the upper tension nut of the support cushion.
From the bottom of the car, using a 17" socket with an extension, unscrew the nut securing the left power unit support to the gearbox bracket (for clarity, the left mudguard of the engine compartment has been removed)... ...and remove the washer.
Using a 13mm socket with an extension, unscrew the two bolts securing the support to the body.
Remove the left support. To disassemble the support, finally unscrew the upper coupling nut of the support cushion.
Left support parts
: 1 - upper nut; 2 - upper limiter; 3 - pillow; 4 - lower limiter; 5 — hairpin; 6 — washer; 7 — lower nut The upper support stop has two flats. When installing the support...
...the flanges of the cushion clip should face up. We assemble the left support without fully tightening the upper coupling nut, after which we install the left support in the reverse order. In this case, the flats on the stud, preventing it from turning, should be located in the groove of the gearbox bracket. When final tightening the upper coupling nut, it is necessary to ensure that the flats of the upper stop are located parallel to the axis of the support mounting holes.
Where are the engine mounts located?
First, let's look at where the supports are located in the engine.
Right engine mount. Left engine mount. Top support (guitar).
- The right airbag is located near the timing belt. It connects the engine to the body, creating the necessary shock absorption, helping to dampen vibrations. In addition, such a support does not allow the engine to make longitudinal movements under the hood.
- The left cushion is installed between the car body and the gearbox. Its functions are the same as those of the right support.
- Top cushion (also called a “guitar” because of its shape). Reliably fixes the engine, preventing it from making lateral movements. Made of durable metal and rubber. It is located at the right side of the strut near the support bearing.
- The lower “guitar” is structurally no different from the upper one, since these parts are interchangeable. This support is located under the power steering or air conditioning pump. It is attached to the motor bracket, and on the other side to the beam.
In 8-valve Priora engines, the last two airbags are replaced by one. It is attached to the gearbox and the bottom of the car.
Removing the right support
Remove the generator drive belt (see “Replacing the generator drive belt”). We install an adjustable stop under the engine oil pan.
We put a “17” socket on the nut securing the right support to the engine bracket, and then...
...insert the extension into the head... ...and unscrew the nut.
Using a 15mm socket, unscrew the three bolts securing the support bracket to the body side member. Having lowered the bracket with the support down, we remove the threaded part of the support bolt from the hole in the engine bracket and, moving the assembly forward...
...take out the right support with the bracket. Use a Torx E-10 head to unscrew...
...two screws securing the support to the bracket... ...and remove the support from the bracket. To disassemble the support...
... use a 15mm wrench to unscrew the cushion coupling nut, holding the bolt head with a wrench of the same size.
What problems do pillows have?
How can the owner of a Lada Priora understand that the engine mount, and its main element - the cushion, have already completely become unusable? When the engine operates in its usual mode, the body begins to rattle quite noticeably, plus vibration, which cannot be ignored, is transmitted to the steering rack, as well as the dashboard, and even to the pedal block. If you notice this, then know for sure that it is the pillows that have worn out and will certainly need replacement.
As a rule, a slight vibration is present when the engine starts, and it is felt when it is completely turned off. When the pillows are completely worn out, a knocking sound often begins to be heard, and it appears due to the contact of the motor with the support.
In order to be completely sure that this is where the problem lies, you need to open the engine compartment and inspect the supports and, without exception, all the pillows. You can feel the force of vibration if you place your palm on the “engine”.
What could be the reasons why the support cushions we are considering fail:
- Due to fairly rapid temperature changes and the natural aging of rubber, cushions lose their elasticity.
- Trace factors influence: temperature/mechanical stress or it happens that deformation is inevitable due to the spent resource
- All kinds of chemical liquids also act, and cracking and even delamination occurs.
Removing the rear support
Using a 15mm spanner, unscrew the nut of the bolt securing the rear support to the engine bracket, holding the bolt with a wrench of the same size (for clarity, the rough road sensor with bracket and the solenoid valve for purge the canister have been removed). We take out the bolt.
Using a 15mm socket, unscrew the bolt securing the rear support to the body (the bolt is screwed into a cage nut installed in a closed body box).
...and remove the support. It is more convenient to start the assembly by installing the bolt securing the support to the body, since it is more convenient to center the cage nut while the support can move. Do not tighten the bolt. Then, aligning the holes in the support and in the engine bracket, insert the bolt. Tighten the nut of the bolt securing the support to the engine bracket and the bolt securing the support to the body.
How to replace engine mounts on a VAZ 2170-VAZ 2172?
Note! In this article we will only consider the process of replacing additional pillows, if you are going to change the main ones (And the lower ones are usually the main ones), then study the article entitled: “Replacing the lower engine mountings on dozens”, it describes the entire replacement process !
Replacing the optional bottom cushion:
This support can be removed very simply, first you will need to remove the crankcase protection from under the bottom of the car, after which you will have full access to the lower support (Cushion), it is on just one bolt and is attached to the bolt that comes with a nut; to unscrew a regular bolt, you need It will be easy to take a wrench and then unscrew it completely, but in order to unscrew the bolt that goes with the nut, you will need to stock up on two wrenches and hold the nut with one wrench (Or vice versa, the bolt), and with the other, unscrew the bolt (Or, conversely, the nut) and after doing this operations, the support can be removed from the vehicle.
Note! The same bolt that comes with the nut is indicated by an arrow and is located in the right corner in the photo just above. The new support (Cushion) is installed in the reverse order of removal. When installing, you will need to press on the engine by hand so that the holes come together and the bolts can be screwed in and thereby securing the pillow!
Replacing the optional top cushion:
This cushion is also not difficult to remove, it is attached in the same way to one bolt with a cage nut (This nut is indicated by a green arrow in the small photo and most importantly, when you unscrew the bolt, do not lose this nut, be sure to hold it) and to another bolt , but only at the end of which a regular nut is screwed in (the approximate location of this nut is indicated by a blue arrow, and its bolt is shown in red), when these two bolts are removed, you can remove the upper support and put a new one in its place.
Additional video clip: If you suddenly want to understand what kind of airbags are generally installed on 16 valve cars of the tenth family and the Priora family, and also if you suddenly wonder how they can be distinguished from each other, then in this case, watch the video clip just below :
Note! Always remember one thing, we do not recommend removing several cushions that secure the engine at once (Only if you do not remove it), otherwise, when all the cushions are removed, the engine simply will not be attached to the body with anything other than Moreover, if one pillow has been removed and you decide to also remove the second one so that you can install both of them later, we don’t recommend doing this either, because it will be difficult to combine the pillows with the bolt holes, it’s best to change one at a time and after replacing, move on to the others immediately , if true and they must be replaced!
Any driver is concerned about his own safety. It is based on these indicators that the future car will be selected. A car that is maximally equipped in this sense will be an additional guarantee that in an unforeseen emergency situation on the road you can stay alive. That is why the presence of an airbag in the car plays an important role here.
It will only operate if there is a head-on collision of a certain magnitude. With weaker impacts this mechanism will not turn on.
Station wagon body 2111
The department of the main design bureau of AvtoVAZ came up with the newest model of the body, which immediately received the trust of designers and became a kind of base for all body modifications of the 10th family. It was on the station wagon that a new type of glazing was first implemented.
VAZ 2111 body
Unlike the previous station wagon, a different steering wheel was installed in the new one. This one was much softer and safer. As for the interior, its equipment was made in accordance with European standards and safety requirements.
As for the luggage compartment of the new station wagon:
It made it possible to transport a considerable load, and if the rear sofa and the front passenger seat were folded, the car turned into a real truck, where you could put pipes up to 170 cm long and calmly close the back door.
VAZ 2111
The huge advantages of the station wagon over other models could not but affect its cost. From the moment the car was released, the price was high: in the range from 212 to 240 thousand rubles. As for competition with foreign cars, the 2111 station wagon was significantly cheaper than foreign models similar to it in class and body style.
The “conveyor” career of the 2111 station wagon ended at the Togliatti plant at the beginning of 2009, when it was decided to produce another station wagon - the Lada Priora.
The license to produce the station wagon is being purchased by the Ukrainian Bogdan. Only the Ukrainian version of the station wagon differed from the Russian one: the door panel trim was different, as was the dashboard.
Watch an interesting video about the body of the VAZ 2111
https://youtube.com/watch?v=KoVgxS0pbKs
VAZ bodies continue to be modernized today. Time does not stand still. Every year new technologies are introduced, equipment is changed, staff are retrained and retrained. Videos and photos will help you learn more about VAZ bodies. As for repairing damaged parts with your own hands, step-by-step instructions are provided for this, posted on our website.
Where are the engine mounts located?
First, let's look at where the supports are located in the engine.
- The right airbag is located near the timing belt. It connects the engine to the body, creating the necessary shock absorption, helping to dampen vibrations. In addition, such a support does not allow the engine to make longitudinal movements under the hood.
- The left cushion is installed between the car body and the gearbox. Its functions are the same as those of the right support.
- Top cushion (also called "guitar" because of its shape). Reliably fixes the engine, preventing it from making lateral movements. Made of durable metal and rubber. It is located at the right side of the strut near the support bearing.
- The lower “guitar” is structurally no different from the upper one, since these parts are interchangeable. This support is located under the power steering or air conditioning pump. It is attached to the motor bracket, and on the other side to the beam.
In 8-valve Priora engines, the last two airbags are replaced by one. It is attached to the gearbox and the bottom of the car.
Operational and technical characteristics
The VAZ 2171 Priora station wagon is a budget car and its technical parameters do not stand out in any way from the general background of AvtoVAZ products.
Power unit
The Priora 2171 station wagon was equipped with two VAZ-made engines with technical characteristics:
| Power unit type | VAZ 21116 | VAZ 21126 |
| Options | Meaning | |
| Volume, cubic cm. | ||
| Power, l. With. (6000 rpm) | ||
| Torque, Nm | 140 (at 3800 rpm) | 145 (at 4000 rpm) |
| Number of valves per cylinder | ||
| Supply system | controlled multipoint fuel injection | |
| Gasoline AI-95 | ||
| Fuel consumption, l/100 km. (city/highway/mixed) | ||
| Motor resource, thousand km |
When assembling the engines, American-made parts and components were used:
- 39% lighter connecting rod and piston group - manufactured by Federal Mogul;
- The timing belt and tensioner pulley are from Gates Rubber Company.
The engines are powered by a standard VAZ 5-speed manual transmission with a reinforced clutch. The gearbox drive is made on closed type bearings.
Chassis
The chassis is structurally a long-proven, but somewhat modernized, “figure-of-eight”. The independent front suspension of the VAZ 2171 - McPherson with barrel springs - is made according to a scheme with straight forged arms and diagonal reaction rods. At the rear there is a torsion beam with new shock absorbers and springs that are stiffer than those of the sedan. Anti-roll bars are installed at the front and rear. According to experts, the chassis of the VAZ 2171 Priora station wagon is ideally suited to the domestic road surface. Its stability is not affected by changes in the profile of suburban highways, and you can drive along a road covered with potholes without slowing down.
Important! During vigorous maneuvering at high speed, the body begins to sway strongly, but this driving style is not the standard mode of a family station wagon.
Operating parameters of the VAZ 2171 Priora
| Parameters of VAZ 2171 Priora | Unit | Meaning |
Overall dimensions of VAZ 2171 Priora:
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| Wheelbase of VAZ 2171 Priora | ||
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| Fuel tank capacity | ||
| Maximum speed | ||
| Acceleration up to 100 km/h | ||
| Tire size: | 185/65 R14 86(H) 175/65 R14 82 (H) 185/60 R14 82 (H) |
Replacement on a 16-valve engine
The right support changes as follows:
- We dismantle the crankcase protection (if any).
The protection must be removed.
The left support is changed according to the scheme described above, only we install the jack under the gearbox. We also use a wooden lining for support.
Replacing "guitars"
- We take a 15mm wrench and unscrew the bolt that secures the airbag to the car body. Then we extract it.
The difficulty is that there is a square nut inside that can turn. In this case, it needs to be supported with something. An ideal mounting option for bicycle wheels, only steel ones. You can also try with a screwdriver.
The measurement of the bottom cushion of the “guitar” is carried out similarly to the algorithm described above. Please note that the final tightening of new “guitars” is carried out with the engine running.
When and why do you need to replace pillows with Priora?
There are no specific recommendations on whether it is advisable to replace the support cushions on the most popular Lada Priora at the moment. However, if you are sure that the faulty airbag is obvious, then you should not delay replacing it. Strong vibration significantly reduces driving comfort in a Priora and inevitably leads to negative consequences in the power unit or gearbox.
When deciding to make repairs, you need to decide whether the pillows will be replaced or the supports will be replaced. By and large, if the support, we remind you, which is always made of metal, is not damaged, then there is no need to replace it; it will be enough to purchase and install a worn-out support pad.
On a domestic Lada Priora, a set of support cushions costs around 1.3 thousand rubles. rub. If you purchase assembled supports, it will cost you approximately 2.5 thousand rubles. rub. Plus, you need to calculate the work of a specialist who will carry out the replacement; as a rule, services charge 300 rubles for 1 pillow. However, you can also carry out the replacement yourself. Below we provide detailed step-by-step instructions on how you can do this.
Let's sum it up
Detecting a faulty airbag on a LADA Priora and replacing it yourself is not a difficult procedure, especially if you strictly follow the sequence of repair work. Among other things, this will help you save money.
Sources
- https://Autoprokat-RentMotors.ru/brendy/kak-pomenyat-podushki-dvigatelya-na-priore.html
- https://avtika.ru/kak-pravilno-ustanovit-podushki-dvigatelya-na-priore/
- https://avtika.ru/kak-pomenyat-podushku-dvigatelya-vaz-2170/
- https://avtika.ru/zamena-levoy-podushki-dvigatelya-priora-svoimi-rukami/
- https://kalina-2.ru/remont-vaz/opory-dvigatelja-priora-16-klapanov-shema
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- https://Vaz-Lada-Granta.com/priora/zamena-podushek-dvigatelya.html
Car body stiffness table
| car model | Hardness, Nm/deg |
| Alfa Romeo 147 3d | 18800 |
| Alfa Romeo 147 5d | 16250 |
| Alfa Romeo 156 | 18800 |
| Alfa Romeo 159 | 31400 |
| Alfa Romeo 166 | 24400 |
| Alfa Romeo MiTo | 17650 |
| Aston Martin DB9 Convertible | 15500 |
| Aston Martin DB9 Coupe | 27000 |
| Aston Martin Vanquish | 28500 |
| Audi A2 | 11900 |
| Audi A8 D2 | 25000 |
| Audi A8 D3 | 36000 |
| Audi A8 D4 | 45000 |
| Audi R8 | 40000 |
| Audi TT Coupe mk1 | 19000 |
| Audi TT Roadster mk1 | 10000 |
| Audi TT Roadster mk2 | 22000 |
| Bentley Azure | 18000 |
| Bentley Continental Supersports | 24000 |
| Bentley Flying Spur mk2 | 36500 |
| BMW 7 series E65 | 31200 |
| BMW 7 series F01 | 37500 |
| BMW E34 | 17200 |
| BMW E36 Touring | 10900 |
| BMW E39 | 24000 |
| BMW E46 Convertible | 10500 |
| BMW E46 Coupe | 12500 |
| BMW E46 Sedan | 13000 |
| BMW E46 Wagon | 14000 |
| BMW E60 | 24000 |
| BMW E90 | 22500 |
| BMW F10 | 37500 |
| BMW F30 | 25000 |
| BMW X5 E53 | 23100 |
| BMW X5 E70 | 28000 |
| BMW Z3 mk1 | 5600 |
| BMW Z4 Coupe mk1 | 32000 |
| BMW Z4 Roadster mk1 | 14500 |
| BMW Z8 | 40000 |
| Bugatti EB110 | 19000 |
| Bugatti Veyron | 50000 |
| Chevrolet Corvette C5 | 9100 |
| Chrysler Crossfire | 20140 |
| Citroen Picasso mk1 | 17000 |
| Daewoo Lanos 3d 1997 | 10500 |
| Daewoo Nubira 1997 | 14500 |
| Dodge Durango mk1 | 6800 |
| Dodge Viper Coupe mk2 | 7600 |
| Ferrari 360 Spider | 8500 |
| Ferrari 575M Maranello | 14700 |
| Ferrari F50 | 34600 |
| Fiat Brava | 9100 |
| Fiat Bravo | 10600 |
| Fiat Punto 3d | 19700 |
| Fiat Tempra | 6700 |
| Ford Fiesta 3d 1995 | 6500 |
| Ford Focus 3d mk1 | 19600 |
| Ford Focus 5d mk1 | 17900 |
| Ford GT | 27100 |
| Ford GT40 MkI | 17000 |
| Ford Maverick 5d 1995 | 4400 |
| Ford Mustang 2003 | 16000 |
| Ford Mustang 2005 | 21000 |
| Ford Mustang Convertible (2003) | 4800 |
| Ford Mustang Convertible (2005) | 9500 |
| Jaguar XK mk2 | 16000 |
| Jaguar X-Type Estate | 16300 |
| Jaguar X-Type Sedan | 22000 |
| Koenigsegg Agera | 58000 |
| Koenigsegg Agera R | 65000 |
| Koenigsegg CC-8 | 28100 |
| Lamborghini Aventador | 35000 |
| Lamborghini Gallardo | 23000 |
| Lamborghini Murcielago | 20000 |
| Lancia Kappa Coupe | 27350 |
| Land Rover Freelander 2 | 28000 |
| Lexus LFA | 39130 |
| Lotus Elan | 7900 |
| Lotus Elise S2/Exige (2004) | 10500 |
| Lotus Esprit SE Turbo | 5850 |
| Maserati Quattroporte 2008 | 18000 |
| Mazda CX-5 | 27000 |
| Mazda CX-7 | 23700 |
| Mazda Rx-7 FD | 15000 |
| Mazda Rx-8 | 30000 |
| McLaren F1 | 13500 |
| Mercedes SL R230 | 16400 |
| Mercedes SL R231 | 19400 |
| Mercedes SLS Roadster | 18000 |
| Mercedes E-Class W212 | 29920 |
| Mercedes S-Class W221 | 27500 |
| Mercedes S-Class W222 | 40500 |
| Mini (2003) | 24500 |
| Nissan Micra 1995 | 4000 |
| Nissan Prairie 4×4 5d 1995 | 7500 |
| Nissan Sunny 3d 1995 | 8200 |
| Opel Astra 3d 1998 | 10500 |
| Opel Astra 4d 1998 | 11900 |
| Opel Astra 5d 1998 | 11700 |
| Opel Combo 1999 | 18500 |
| Opel Corsa 3d 1995 | 6500 |
| Opel Corsa 3d 1999 | 8000 |
| Opel Omega 1999 | 13000 |
| Opel Vectra 4d 1999 | 8800 |
| Pagani Zonda C12 S | 26300 |
| Pagani Zonda F | 27000 |
| Pagani Zonda Roadster | 18000 |
| Peugeot 206 CC | 8000 |
| Peugeot 407 | 22700 |
| Porsche 911 Carrera S 991 | 30400 |
| Porsche 911 Turbo 993 | 13500 |
| Porsche 911 Turbo 996 | 27000 |
| Porsche 911 Turbo 996 Convertible | 11600 |
| Porsche 911 Turbo 997 | 34000 |
| Porsche 959 | 12900 |
| Porsche Carrera GT | 26000 |
| Porsche Cayman 981 | 42000 |
| Porsche Panamera | 25000 |
| Range Rover mk3 | 32500 |
| Renault Sport Spider | 10000 |
| Renault Twingo 1995 | 14200 |
| Rolls-Royce Phantom | 40500 |
| Saab 9-3 Cabriolet mk2 | 11500 |
| Saab 9-3 Sedan mk2 | 22000 |
| Saab 9-3 Sportcombi mk2 | 21000 |
| Seat Leon 2005 | 23800 |
| Toyota Corolla 3d 1995 | 10500 |
| Toyota Prius 2001 | 22700 |
| Toyota Starlet 5d 1995 | 7600 |
| Volkswagen Fox 2007 | 17900 |
| Volvo S60 mk1 | 20000 |
| Volvo S80 mk1 | 18600 |
| VW Golf V GTI | 25000 |
| VW Passat B6 | 32400 |
| VW Phaeton | 37000 |
| VAZ-1111E Oka | 7000 |
| VAZ-21043 | 6300 |
| VAZ-2105 | 7300 |
| VAZ-2106 | 6500 |
| VAZ-2107 | 7200 |
| VAZ-21083 | 8200 |
| VAZ-21093 | 6800 |
| VAZ-21099 | 5500 |
| VAZ-2110 | 8000 |
| VAZ-21102 | 8400 |
| VAZ-21106 | 12200 |
| VAZ-21106 (racing) | 51800 |
| VAZ-21108 Premier | 10500 |
| VAZ-21109 Consul | 14300 |
| VAZ-2111 | 7400 |
| VAZ-2112 | 8100 |
| VAZ-2115 | 5500 |
| VAZ-2120 Nadezhda | 10000 |
| VAZ-21213 Niva | 8900 |
| VAZ-2123 Chevy Niva | 12000 |
| VAZ-2131 Niva | 7400 |
| GAZ-M20 Pobeda | 4600 |
| MZMA-400 Moskvich | 2500 |
Of course, torsional rigidity of the body is one of the most important indicators of a modern car. Let's hope that over time, our engineers will come up with more efficient designs and improve the design so that domestic cars occupy the top positions in the ranking of the best cars in the world for this indicator.
Do-it-yourself replacement of engine mount cushions on a Priora
On an 8-valve engine:
- The car must be prepared for repair work; for this purpose it is placed on a flat surface; it is imperative to place stops under the rear wheels and remove the protection of the power unit.
- Cl. 13” remove the bolt holding the generator belt tensioner. We remove the belt.
- We install a jack under the “engine” of the LADA Priora, not forgetting to place a thick board under it, or a regular beam will do. The power unit must be raised so that there is no load on the supports.
- Cl. 15” unscrew the nut of the so-called central fastening directly to the pillow on the right.
- We remove the cl. 13” bolts securing the pillow on the bracket.
- Unscrew the plug. 17” 3 bolts that secure the bracket to the car side member. You can find these bolts on the side of the right arch directly below.
- At this stage, we remove the bracket and replace the old pillow with a new one.
- In the reverse order, we put everything back in its place in exactly the same order.
- Next we jack up the gearbox.
- Cl. 15” unscrew the nut of the so-called central fastening on the left cushion.
- Cl. 13” unscrew the 2 existing bolts securing the supports we are considering.
- We replace the pillow with a new one and assemble everything, observing the sequence in reverse order.
- Cl. at 17”, unscrew the 2nd nuts, they are the ones that secure the support cushion to the body, then the 2nd nuts on the side where the cushion is attached to the gearbox.
- It's time to remove the rear support.
- Cl. 19” unscrew the only nut securing the support pad to the bracket. We replace the pillow with a new one, then collect it in the reverse order.
The 16 valves located on the side of the engine mount on the LADA Priora are removed and replaced in the same way as on 8-valve engines. In order to replace the pillow from below, you need to work from underneath.
- Cl. 15” remove the only bolt that secures the so-called lower support bar, which is located in front, to the suspension cross member, also located in front.
- Using a pair of 15” wrenches at once, unscrew the nut securing the metal. support to the motor bracket. We remove the bolt with ease.
- We remove the old support, change the pillow, or, if desired/necessary, the entire structure.
- And, don’t forget to collect everything in the reverse order of the given one.
- Under the hood, you need to unscrew the bolt connecting the upper front support and part of the body. We use cl. by 17”, and it is recommended to hold the nut by hand.
- We take out the nut and bolt.
- Cl. 15” unscrew the existing bolt connecting the upper front support and the power device bracket. We remove the nut and, accordingly, do not forget about the bolt.
- We then carry out the now familiar replacement and assemble everything, following the reverse instructions.
When the entire 16-valve engine mount has been replaced, or even if the engine has 8 valves, you need to start the engine and check if vibration is present.
What problems do pillows have?
How can the owner of a Lada Priora understand that the engine mount, and its main element - the cushion, have already completely become unusable? When the engine operates in its usual mode, the body begins to rattle quite noticeably, plus vibration, which cannot be ignored, is transmitted to the steering rack, as well as the dashboard, and even to the pedal block. If you notice this, then know for sure that it is the pillows that have worn out and will certainly need replacement.
As a rule, a slight vibration is present when the engine starts, and it is felt when it is completely turned off. When the pillows are completely worn out, a knocking sound often begins to be heard, and it appears due to the contact of the motor with the support.
In order to be completely sure that this is where the problem lies, you need to open the engine compartment and inspect the supports and, without exception, all the pillows. You can feel the force of vibration if you place your palm on the “engine”.
What could be the reasons why the support cushions we are considering fail:
- Due to fairly rapid temperature changes and the natural aging of rubber, cushions lose their elasticity.
- Trace factors influence: temperature/mechanical stress or it happens that deformation is inevitable due to the spent resource
- All kinds of chemical liquids also act, and cracking and even delamination occurs.
Manufacturers and prices of analogues
Powertrain cushions for Lada Priora are produced by many manufacturers. The most common brands are:
- BRT - parts from the famous Balakovo Rubber Products Plant;
- Lada Detal – original Lada spare parts from conveyor suppliers, in particular AvtoVAZ subsidiary VIS;
- Riginal is a fairly young brand of PKF Niagara.
Technologies of the future - rods of a new type are produced under this brand.
The cost of spare parts from these manufacturers is approximately the same, the difference in price depends mainly on the specific store. Some companies supply kits for replacing all suspension elements of the power unit at once. Such a purchase is usually more profitable than purchasing spare parts separately.
Design difference
On a VAZ 2110, the engine is usually held by three or four points at the bottom, and two or three at the top. But you should know that the 8 valve engine has a rear engine mount. The 16 valve does not have it, but it has additional supports.
Rear support cushion for 8-valve engine
But in general, their replacement is similar.
By the way, if desired, additional support can also be installed.
What is a Priora airbag?
Typically, this Prior safety element will work in the event of a frontal impact or an angular impact, which occurs at an angle of no more than 30° at a higher required speed.
This indicator is also important: everything will depend on how rigid the object with which the collision occurs. If it is capable of deformation, then the system will come into action at a speed that exceeds 25 km/h, only with frontal interaction.
The so-called airbag is a whole coherent system that has the following elements:
- the gas generator itself;
- a special label with a barcode;
- a housing in which the folded inflatable pillow will be placed;
- fasteners; connector with fuse and igniter at the gas generator part;
- facing cover.
The essence of the action of the gas-generating element located in the pillow is as follows:
There are two types of gas generators:
The first will consist of a body that will be filled with a solid pyrotechnic substance and the igniter itself. As for the second, it will consist of a casing material containing compressed gas of inert origin, as well as all the components already listed above.
- When struck, an electrical signal will be generated.
- The electrical resistance will heat up and ignite the pyrotechnic substance.
- The rest of the mass ignites.
It is very important that the facing cover covering the airbag itself is intact. The purpose of this part in the Prior is to cover the folded element near the pillow during normal times, and it will rupture during gas filling at the moment of collision. This will happen along the structural seam - it is located along the back side on the cover itself.
This will happen along the structural seam - it is located along the back side on the cover itself.
- sensor responsible for acceleration;
- an electronic circuit that generates signals entering the control.
The control unit itself is designed to convert and process information that comes directly from the sensor responsible for acceleration. In the future, it will generate a signal of electrical origin sent to the fuse.
The airbag responsible for safety in the Priora must be coordinated in its future operation with the belt. When the person driving is not wearing a seat belt, it simply will not work.
- At the moment of impact, the pillow will inflate very quickly and press the person to the seat with great force.
- In the case when the driver is not fastened, the body involuntarily swings forward and is met with a huge blow from the airbag. This is fraught with additional major injuries.
The status of the airbag on the Priora is regulated by a special sensor located on the dashboard. The light will indicate each existing fault. If it lights up, it helps to monitor the airbag data, as well as keep these systems in working order, which will be the key to saving the driver’s life on the road.
Salon
The interior design, even for 2007, was already outdated. Almost every car enthusiast has said this. The front fascia design is reminiscent of early 2000s Fords. The steering wheel is four-spoke, without buttons. The instrument panel is pointer, with a digital odometer. On the center console there is an analog clock (similar to the “tenth” family) and a heater control unit. The radio was not present - only audio preparation (and regardless of the configuration of the Lada Priora station wagon). The seats are fairly flat, but there is a small center armrest. There are two airbags. Expensive versions have air conditioning and an alarm system. The latter caused many problems for the owners. So, sometimes the central locking did not work. After pressing the button, some of the doors did not close or open.
Another problem of the Lada Priora (including the station wagon) is poor sound insulation. This disease has been plaguing VAZ cars for more than one year (fortunately, this chain ended at Vesta). The plastic rattles loudly inside, the door trim, the drawstring and the rear parcel shelf vibrate. Almost every owner of the Lada Priora station wagon tried to overcome this problem on their own. But in order to “make noise” around the car, you need to spend at least ten thousand rubles on materials. In this case, you will have to completely disassemble the interior. And at a service station the price of such a service will be about 20 thousand rubles.
Another problem is the stove. The Priora uses a motor with micromotor gearboxes that switch the dampers. These gearboxes often fail, causing the stove to blow in only one direction. Sometimes the dampers themselves jam. As a result, air is pumped by the motor, but cannot enter the cabin (or it does, but poorly).
