Replacing engine mounts on a VAZ 2110 with your own hands

Tolyatti "tens" were equipped with engine mounts of good quality. The average service life before repair could be 100-150 thousand km. Today, these cars have several times more mileage and some still have their original bearings. The main thing is that the importance of the functionality of damper parts is underestimated by car owners. As a result, replacing the VAZ 2110 engine mounts has been shelved. Some drivers don't realize that in addition to discomfort from vibration, damage to the transmission can be caused. And this will entail more serious expenses for repairs.

On a note! It is possible to replace the airbags with your own hands on a VAZ 2110 (engines with 16 and 8 valves) in 6 hours. The repair schemes are almost completely identical. The only difference is the number of parts. V-1.6 engines have 4 supports, instead of 3 on the simpler V-1.5 engine.

What is needed for repairs

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First, you need to determine which support on the VAZ 2110 engine should be changed (if you do not want to change all the damper mounts at once). To do this, you need to do an independent inspection of these parts. Sometimes, the power plant seems to be tilted horizontally on one side or tilted along the central axis of the car. This is the first sign to replace the damper mounts.

Locksmith kit	Rolling jack
A couple of short boards	Angle grinder (grinder)

Two cushions (side) secure the engine to the left and right side members in the engine compartment. And one (rear) fixes the motor to the bottom. Therefore, it is necessary to lift the machine on a lift or install it on a viewing hole. The wear is immediately visible. The rubber has tears and core failure. Depending on the result of visual diagnostics, you should purchase the required number of parts for installation.

You will need a tool. In most cases, a standard locksmith set consisting of open-end and box-end wrenches with heads will be sufficient. In addition, to replace engine mounts on a VAZ 2110 you will need a rolling jack and a pair of short boards. It is advisable to have electricity and a cutting machine with a disc, since you may have to cut off the mounting bolts.

Helpful information! A couple of hours before repairs, it is strongly recommended to apply universal lubricant “Liquid Key” to the threaded connections. Damper supports are changed very rarely, therefore, unscrewing them without prior preparation is quite difficult.

Design features

If you have a “ten” with an 8-valve engine, then the design provides two side and one rear support;

On a 16 valve engine there are two side mounts, one lower and one upper.

It is important to note that 8 valve engines on the 10 have a rear engine mount, while on the 16 valve there is none. But such motors can boast of having additional supports.

Regardless of the design, the replacement procedure is performed using a similar method.

Malfunctions

In fact, it is quite easy to detect failed airbags, since engine vibrations will immediately increase.

If the power unit is working normally, but the body is shaking, vibration is felt on the steering rack, pedals, and dashboard, then there is no doubt that the engine mounts are worn out.

The vibration peak occurs when the engine starts and when it is turned off. If the rubber elements are completely worn out, then a knocking noise will begin to appear. It is caused by contact of engine elements with the supports.

To make sure the cushions are worn, turn on the engine, lift the hood, and visually inspect the supports and cushions. By placing your hand on the engine, you will tactilely feel an increase in vibrations compared to the normal behavior of the car.

There may be several reasons for problems.

Causes	Peculiarities
Deformations	Deformation of elements can occur during the life of the pillows, under mechanical or temperature influences
Loss of elasticity	Rubber does not have a large margin of strength, so it ages over time. This effect increases when exposed to temperature changes.
Delamination and cracking	The pillow can literally fall apart and creep apart when exposed to chemically aggressive substances.

Is replacement required?

If you find that the rear airbag or any other airbag has begun to wear out, you should under no circumstances delay repairs.

In addition to the discomfort of the driver and passengers when the car is moving, you risk delaying the breakdown until the moment when destructive processes begin in the operation of the gearbox and power unit.

When starting to repair engine mounts, you should think about whether it is worth changing the cushions separately, or replacing the mounts as a whole.

If the support is not damaged, it is not necessary to replace it. That is, in such situations it is enough to simply replace the pillow. A set of new pillows for a VAZ 2110 today costs about 1.3 thousand rubles. A set of supports will cost you 2.5 thousand rubles.

Doing the work yourself or contacting a service station is your choice. But you should know that you will be charged at least 300 rubles for replacing one pillow.

Replacing the left engine mount of a VAZ 2110

Place the car on a level and solid surface. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery. Remove the crankcase protection. We place a jack under the engine, and use a piece of board (as a spacer) to lift the engine. The power plant is suspended in this way and the supports do not experience any load.

Next, we perform the following steps:

Unscrew the nut of the central stud (15 mm wrench);
unscrew the two fixing bolts of the protective cover (13mm wrench);
under the bracket, unscrew the 3 bolts that connect it to the spar (17 mm wrench);
then, we take out the worn-out pillow;
We replace the damper part with a new one and assemble the structure in the reverse order.

On a note! Spare parts from imported suspension manufacturers, such as: Lemferder, SWAG, RUVILLE, SKF, can provide high-quality and long-lasting performance. If they are not in the store, they can be delivered to order.

Do-it-yourself repairs and preparatory work

Replacing the VAZ 2110 gearbox cushion

The knocking starts when the gear is switched from 1 to 2 or from 3 to 4. The knocking also occurs when driving on country roads at one speed. One thought immediately arises: the checkpoint is buzzing. What to do? Contact a car service center or look for the cause yourself. A car enthusiast, not a specialist, needs to know a simple truth. At service stations, minor repairs are taken on reluctantly or even refused due to workload. They may, of course, offer to repair the gearbox. Since such repairs will bring financial profit. But the result is the same. The knock under the bottom will remain. Therefore, there is no need to despair. You need to visit a car store and buy the necessary spare parts:

2 assembled pillows (choose from the Volzhsky Rubber Plant or Balakovo);
2 bolts M12x75; 4 washers dia. 12 mm;
2 nuts - 12 mm with nylon insert;
2 bolts M10x25; 6 wide washers - 10 mm;
2 engraving washers - 10 mm;
1 VAZ-2108 timing case bushing.

Replacing the right engine mount of a VAZ 2110

Place the jack under the box. We hang the engine and remove the load from the cushion. Completely disconnect the battery and remove it (this will be more convenient).

Next, we move in the following sequence:

Unscrew the nut of the central stud (15 mm wrench);
Unscrew two bolts (13 mm wrench);
We take out the central pin (you will have to loosen the jack a little);
We take out the support bracket and replace the pillow with a new one;
We insert the new support into place and raise the engine;
We tighten the damper assembly with the bolts in the reverse order.

On a note! The support mounting areas on the side members may be in poor condition (rust). In order to extend their “life,” you should cover the damaged area with Movil immediately before installing the bracket.

Functionality check

Before you start replacing the pillows, it is recommended to check whether they have really lost their functionality. It is likely that vibrations can occur for other reasons.

To check you need to do the following operations:

Place the car on stands;
Place a jack under the oil pan, placing a block or board at the same time;
Raise the engine until the mounts relieve the weight of the engine;
Check the pillows;
Inspect them for cracks;
Check if they come off easily from the metal backing;
Has the original hardness of the material been preserved, or has it become too elastic;
If no visual defects are found, check the play between the plates and the frame;
Treat the cushions with protective compounds, return the engine to its place;
Sometimes, to return the supports with cushions to normal operation, it is enough to tighten the fastening nuts.

If the check shows that the pillows have already served their purpose, then the only correct solution is to replace them. These elements are not subject to restoration.

Replacing the rear engine mount of a VAZ 2110

If, when dismantling/installing the left and right supports, the work was carried out in the engine compartment, then to remove the rear damper you will have to crawl under the car. It’s good if there is an inspection hole in the garage, since the ground clearance of the “ten” is quite low and it’s very difficult to crawl up on your belly.

The replacement process looks like this:

We install a jack under the box and hang the rear part of the engine;
Unscrew the two support nuts from the body (17 mm wrench);
Using 2 19 mm keys, unscrew the support mount from the gearbox;
We remove the support from the seats and take it out from under the car;
We take out the bolt and replace the damper with a new element (a vice may be needed);
We return the knot to its place and tighten it;
We lower the engine with a jack and install the crankcase protection.

After you have managed to change all the engine mounts on the VAZ 2110, the engine should take a level position. You should start the engine and carefully observe the vibration. It should be minimal. This means that the repair was carried out correctly.

Alternative supports

Considering the long-standing problem of Samara and a dozen, the manufacturer immediately released a whole series of alternative pillows:

OJSC-BRT;
SS-20;
"Assomi".

Let's now consider their features:

The support of JSC-BRT and the peculiarity of its structure is contained in a hinged product, which replaced the bearing in this place. At first glance, it looks like a panacea, since the general principle of operation seems to be clear: the creators of this technical innovation used an element that has increased rigidity in the radial direction. At first glance, the sounds should disappear and the car should become silent on uneven roads, however, conflicting reviews from the motorists themselves do not allow us to completely agree with this fact.
An alternative to OAO-BRT is SS-20, where a steel bushing was installed in place of the standard bearing, which was completely welded into a rubber damper. The manufacturer of this new product claims that the SS-20 will completely eliminate the appearance of elevators and extraneous sounds. Moreover, the manufacturer directly promises that the SS-20 will be able to guarantee the classic behavior of the rocker (see Replacing the rocker on a VAZ 2110 on your own): regardless of the topography of the road surface, the lever will be stable and without extraneous sounds.
The developers of "Assomi" boldly claim that the use of a special prescription rubber mixture will completely smooth out all impacts and sound noise, thereby significantly increasing the overall level of comfort of the car.

So, you need to choose who to trust, because there are a huge number of manufacturers to choose from, who all guarantee the high quality of their products. And most importantly, they guarantee that they managed to create a universal high-tech product that is most effective from a practical point of view.

Note. But it’s not entirely clear why some manufacturers of backstage cushions use rubber ears that quickly break?

Practical Feature of Alternative Choice

Unfortunately, “Assomi” and SS-20 are quite difficult to find in local stores; in the future they will go on wide sale, however, it is impossible to answer exactly when this will happen. It all depends on the store owners. The motorist is mainly offered imported products, as well as from national manufacturers, but only standard ones. It should be objectively understood that the quality of imported products varies significantly in comparison with national standard factory models, as does the price. Therefore, if you are pressed for time, it is best to order your own national alternative via the Internet, which is much lower in price than its foreign counterpart, and the quality is almost identical.

When to change your pillow

Factors that indicate the need to replace the wing cushions:

extraneous sound during movement, the irradiation of which can even spread to the body of the vases;
traces of hardening or cracking of the rubber cushion are visible, as well as if it is separated from its metal base;
there is a pronounced increasing vibration that has not previously been observed;
in case of unsatisfactory backlash length, etc.

Features of replacing engine mounts with a 16-valve engine

The main difference in the mounting of the 16-valve engine is the absence of a rear lower support. The engine is attached with a rear support from above to the number plate of the body. Another additional damper bracket is located at the bottom front. It connects the motor and the lower beam of the radiator (TV) frame. These parts are called “guitar”. After hanging the engine with a jack, they change simply.

Airbag malfunctions

You can tell that the airbags have become unusable by the amount of engine vibration. If it operates in normal mode, and the body begins to rattle, transmitting vibration to the steering rack, pedal block, and instrument panel, you can be sure that the reason for this is the wear of the pillows.

The greatest vibration is usually observed when the engine starts, as well as when it is turned off. When the rubber cushions are completely worn out, a knocking noise may appear caused by the contact of the engine elements and its supports.

Useful tips

Please note that when engine vibrations occur, you should not always immediately change all the supports “in a circle”. It happens that even on a relatively “fresh” car, only one element fails, while others are quite suitable for further use. This occurs as a result of technical fluids getting into contact with the rubber part of the cushion, etc.

However, as for basic recommendations, if the car has a mileage of about 80-100 thousand km. and more, and all engine mounts have the same service life and have begun to fail, it is better to immediately replace all such mounts.

The reason is obvious - if the rubber begins to deteriorate from old age, after replacing one clearly faulty element, after a while the next cushion will also no longer cope with its task.

It is also important to select only original products or high-quality analogues for replacement, as well as purchase parts from trusted sellers. The fact is that there are a large number of spare parts on the market for VAZ cars, but not all of them are of high quality. Moreover, you often come across cheap fakes of an original of unknown origin.

Characteristics

Additional engine support for 8 cells. VAZ 2110 engine is attached to the engine bracket. Designed to limit the movement of the power unit, especially when braking the engine, when hitting road irregularities, you can install an additional (fourth) support for the power unit, as well as when the car suddenly starts moving. An additional support for the VAZ 2110 connects the clutch housing to the cross member of the front suspension. The part ensures uninterrupted operation of the system. The support is made of high-strength material, the distinctive feature of which is reliability and wear resistance. Additionally, a plate for transferring the ignition module is purchased.

The manufacturer reserves the right to change the characteristics of the product, its appearance and completeness without prior notice to the seller.

Packed length	0.25 m
Packed width	0.11 m
Packed height	0.11 m
Package weight	1.6 kg
Automobile model	VAZ 2110, VAZ 2111, VAZ 2112, VAZ 2170 Priora, VAZ 2171 Priora, VAZ 2172 Priora

Replacement

For eight-valve engines

Prepare the car for repair: place it on a flat surface, place stops under the rear wheels, remove the engine protection.
Unscrew the generator belt tensioner bolt and remove the belt (key 13).
Place the jack under the engine, place a thick wooden beam or board under its upper part. Raise the engine to remove the load on its mounts.
Unscrew the nut of the central fastening of the right pillow (15 wrench).
Unscrew the bolts securing the pillow to the bracket (key 13).
From the bottom side of the right arch, unscrew the 3 bolts securing the bracket to the spar (17 key).
Remove the bracket and replace the old cushion with a new one.
Carry out installation in reverse order.
Move the jack under the gearbox and lift it up.
Unscrew the nut of the central fastening of the left pillow (15 wrench).
Unscrew the two bolts securing the support and remove it (key 13).
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Replace it and reassemble the structure in reverse order.
Unscrew the two 17 nuts securing the cushion to the body, and then two more nuts securing it to the gearbox (removal and replacement of the rear support is carried out from the bottom of the car).
Remove the rear support.
Unscrew the nut securing the pillow to the bracket (19mm wrench). Remove the old pillow and install a new one.
Install the rear support in reverse order.