How to install steering rod plugs for Lada Granta

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The other day I installed a very useful gadget on my swallow.
Rubber dirt-proof plugs for steering linkage openings from Kalina. They seem to be popularly called “ears.” I bought it at the local auto parts market. To install, you must remove the tie rod ends. True, people mostly cut them, so as not to bother with pressing out the tips, and attach them with self-tapping screws through special ears directly to the body. I absolutely do not want to make holes in my body with self-tapping screws to avoid further corrosion in these places. Moreover, the place is very susceptible to moisture and dirt. And cut “ears” without fastening them with self-tapping screws will fall off very quickly. In short, the other day I decided to install them correctly. I jacked it up, removed the wheel, squeezed and pulled out the cotter pin, and unscrewed the steering pin nut with a 19mm wrench. Next, I pressed out the finger using a steering puller. The puller must be inserted very carefully under the boot, the main thing is not to tear it. Also, you should not press it too hard, otherwise some of the lubricant will come out of it. We begin to squeeze the puller until the finger pops out of the cone. If, when the puller nut is tightened as much as possible, the finger does not want to come out of the seat, you need to make a pointed blow with a hammer on the puller from below. Measure the force of the blow; you cannot hit it hard with a heavy hammer. Suspension components may be damaged. A light blow is enough and the finger will pop out. If this does not happen, again tighten the puller nut as much as possible, thereby increasing the tension, and again make a gentle, targeted blow. Repeat all of the above until the steering tip pin pops out of its seat. This is all described for a specific type of puller that I had on hand (as in the photo). For other types, the principle of operation may differ.

Next, a “surprise” awaited me. These same “ears” come in two types: 1. The kind I bought - from ordinary viburnum. Unfortunately, I don’t know the original numbers. Shown in the first photo. The fundamental difference is that the traction slot is located close to the edge of the elastic. With our grant, without modifications, only the standard equipment will be installed. For standard and luxury, look for the second type. Well, or as a last resort, if you don’t find it, then I will describe how they need to be modified with a “file” so that they fit properly and do not fly out of the seat.

2. The kind you should have bought - most likely from Viburnum - sport. I don't know the numbers either. Shown in the second photo. The fundamental difference is that the slot for traction is located closer to the center.

The point is, the Norms and Luxes are equipped with a standard suspension from Kalina-Sport. The front castor has been changed and a new steering rack with fewer revolutions has been installed. Thanks to all this, the steering rods are located in the openings almost in the middle, whereas in a regular Kalina and in the Grant Standard configuration they are located close to the edge of the opening. And if you install “ears” number 1 on Granta Norma or Lux, they will simply fly off or instantly tear.

In order not to rush around looking for “ears” number 2, I modified the rubber bands I bought and installed them temporarily as is. In the photo I marked where it is necessary to trim and by how much.

Next, I installed them in the openings and assembled everything in reverse order. They sat very tightly. After trimming there is no excess tension on the rubber. I've been using them for two weeks now and they haven't fallen out or torn yet and they look good. The photo shows their current condition.

For now I’ll travel with them, but when I come across ears with a middle slot, I’ll buy and install them without hesitation. Still, after trimming, small gaps remained in the engine compartment. And dirt still flies through them in small quantities. So consider the type of plugs specifically for your car, and buy the right ones.

I hope someone will find useful information. So far I’ve discovered that there are these plugs that fit the norm perfectly, and I’ve scoured dozens of pages on various forums.

Steering rod Lada Granta

Replacing the Lada Granta steering rod

Replacement of the steering rod on a Lada Granta car is carried out in the event of its failure, when play in the ball pin increases, as well as to replace the rubber protective boot or when carrying out other work in which the presence of traction will interfere. Prepare a standard set of tools, a ball pin remover and perform the following sequence of actions:

· Remove the battery by disconnecting the terminals.

· Use pliers to remove the locking pin and, having unscrewed the pin nut, use a puller to disconnect it from the rotating arm of the telescopic stand.

· Use a flat-head screwdriver to pry up the locking plate of the tie rod bolt heads.

· Remove the locking plate and loosen both bolts.

· Unscrew the bolt securing the linkage and remove it from the engine compartment through the wheel niche.

· Carry out the necessary repairs, then install in the reverse order.

About installing plugs for Lada Granta steering rod openings

The very location of the holes for the tie rods and the logic of air exchange in the engine compartment actually allow us to hope that air will escape through them. And dirt, accordingly, will not fly inside through them.

However, everything is ruined by the size of the openings. It's huge. Even if dirt doesn’t hit the engine compartment like a fire hose, something certainly gets there.

To eradicate these holes, plugs for steering rod openings 2110 were purchased at a cost of 65 rubles. The quality of the material is quite consistent with the price. Coal dust lightly bonded with rubber. It tears like paper. But the workmanship is quite up to par, oddly enough.

There is, however, some redundancy of design ideas. Curly cutouts, complex edge profiles, bosses for self-tapping screws - I remember on Moskvich - 2141 everything was much simpler. There was a frame and two simple sheets of rubber were nailed to it, fastened together with ordinary pistons (like palms folded together, between which the rod itself passed).

You need to start installation from the right side. It’s simpler, clearer, and there’s an opportunity to warm up the muscles that have shrunk over the winter in front of the heavy left side. We remove the wheel. I cut the plug at the bottom so that it became open and the steering rod could pass through it. The cunning figured profile of its edge must be placed on the edge of the opening in the body. It is not simple. But it is possible. I still have some extra rubber that I have nowhere to put on - I cut it off with scissors. This is slightly visible in the lower right corner of the photo. Then I picked up my sea green BDF 451 RFE, some screws with a drill end and... here it is:

Please note that the edge profile of the plug is interlocking. A correctly and firmly seated plug will not fall out even without self-tapping screws. I think so. For those for whom an extra hole in their own car is like an extra hole in their own body, this is important. In general, the part into which we screw the screws is strong and quite thick. It won't rot for a long time.

Which tie rods to choose

When choosing spare parts, you should decide whether to install factory or analog parts. Often, parts installed from the factory last much longer than those we install as replacements. However, sometimes even original parts last less than expected.

Left steering tip 11180-3414057-00 (VAZINTERSERVIS /OAT/) price from 450 rub.
Right steering wheel end 11180-3414056-00 (VAZINTERSERVIS /OAT/) price from 450 rub.

Good quality and very popular tips from TRACK

Left tip TR70-107 price from 400 rub.
Right handpiece TR70-108 price from 400 rub.

If it is not possible to purchase original factory tips, you can choose analogues:

HOFER HF 812002 price from 700 RUR set of 2 pieces
BELMAG BM1118-3414056/57 price from 800 RUR set

You can also immediately purchase tips from the company TRACK TRST-110 in a set of 2 pieces, price from 850 rubles per set

Grantanswer #2

Many Lada Granta car owners sooner or later have various questions about the car. Experienced owners have fewer such questions, while beginners have more. Our “Grant Answer” section has been prepared just to answer your questions.

If you have questions that you would like answered, you can ask them in the comments.

What is the fuel consumption on a Grant with an automatic transmission, with a quiet ride?

A clear answer to this question cannot be given, since the driving style and the conditions in which the car moves differ greatly from driver to driver and from city to city. The manufacturer, represented by AvtoVAZ, regulates consumption at 7.6 liters per 100 km in the combined cycle, which is approximately one liter higher than that of its manual counterparts. However, owners of a Lada Granta with an automatic transmission confirm the consumption is about 1.5-2 liters more in the city, relative to a manual, and about 0.5 liters more on the highway. If you are interested in a more detailed answer regarding fuel consumption, read our article: Fuel consumption on the Lada Granta.

When cold the car starts and immediately stalls, on the second try everything is fine. What is the problem?

A recurring feature of Lada Granta cars. Official representatives of the plant do not give a clear answer to this question, citing the possible uniqueness of each problem and advise visiting a car service center for diagnostics. Most often, diagnostics show the serviceability of all systems, and the result of this feature is not very high-quality gasoline. As a rule, changing the fuel or gas station helps solve the problem. Otherwise, a more thorough diagnosis will be required. In any case, this issue should be approached individually and there is no general solution to the issue at the moment.

Is it worth installing steering rod plugs?

My personal experience in operating cars from the Volzhsky plant says that installing rubber plugs, which are sold in car dealerships or car markets, is a little more than useless. The whole reason is that the material for these same plugs is extremely unstable, as a result of which after just a couple of weeks or a month the protective petals come off and you again have a gaping hole. The most effective method of protecting tie rod openings is to use canvas and other homemade rag plugs. In many cities, such devices are sold at car markets or in small auto shops, and they will often offer to install them there. This type of protection will be the most durable and effective. However, again based on my experience, I want to say that no plugs will help protect against dirt and make the engine compartment clean. In any case, after some time there will be dust and dirt under the hood again. The most effective way to keep the engine compartment clean is to clean it regularly. It is enough to simply wipe all the units with a damp cloth several times a year and wash them in a car wash once every year or two.

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The plugs are designed for installation in steering linkage openings to protect the engine and engine compartment of the vehicle from dust, winter salt and dirt entering through these openings. Silicone plugs do not harden in the cold.

Weight, kg: 0.5 Dimensions, cm: 24 x 19 x 5 Volume, m3: 0.00228

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