How to replace the rear rack VAZ 2114: step by step instructions

Replacing the rear pillars of the VAZ-2114simply, this requires a minimal set of tools. Independently repair is done in a few hours. The main thing in this business is to select new elements correctly, and when installing follow the instructions.

In the event of a broken rack, the entire rear suspension will bework wrong. Vibration damping during the motion on an uneven surface will not occur, so it is necessary to replace the pillars and their elements. And it is necessary to change the shock absorbers in pairs.

How to choose

It is necessary to know which rear posts to puton the VAZ-2114. After all, each manufacturer has its own characteristics, and most importantly - the cost of the elements is quite high. On the rear suspension are mounted telescopic racks.

It is desirable, of course, to acquire elementsproduction of those plants that are official suppliers of the company "AvtoVAZ". Such details are inexpensive, have a long service life, and most importantly - they are less often forged. But you can choose other, better ones:

1. KYB - very good characteristics, there isseveral types of performance, it all depends on what manner of driving the driver. But here the price of racks is very high, besides the market because of the big popularity is filled with fakes.
2. SS20 - is of high quality, very good characteristics of the car when using these elements. Among the shortcomings can be identified a different design of the support.
3. PLAZA - there are three modifications ("Comfort", ""Sport" and Supersport). Very good performance. Among the shortcomings can be identified low frost resistance, for this reason in winter, the work of racks will be ineffective.

When to replace

If the vehicle is not manufacturedthere was a replacement of the rear pillars VAZ-2114, then, most likely, they have already become worthless. A few signs that say that you need to change the rear pillars:

1. While driving through pits, potholes, bumps, the cabin feels deaf and hard blows on the suspension.
2. Bouncing when you hit a small hillock. This indicates that the shock absorbers are not working properly.
3. When you hit a bumpy car with a fullserviceable shock absorbers should immediately adopt the default position. But if the shock absorbers have become unusable, the car body will hesitate for some time.
4. There are leaks from the shock absorber. In serviceable stands VAZ-2114 this should not be.

These are the main signs that indicate that there are breakdowns in the suspension of the car. After a thorough diagnosis, you need to make a replacement.

How often do I need to change racks

The resource of the rear shock absorbers depends on thewhat conditions the car is used, how the driver is used to drive, and most importantly - on the quality of spare parts. Judging by the practice of car use, the rear pillars are much more resourceful than the front ones.

But this does not mean that they can not cometo be worthless. When the car is used, it is necessary to rectify faults in a timely manner, to carefully monitor the condition of the units, to diagnose breakdowns.

Repair of shock absorbers

If the racks are broken, you can not fix them,but with proper care maximize the resource of new components is quite possible. Accurate driving, detour of pits and bumps, which, unfortunately, very much on our roads, can increase the life of the rear racks. Do not help accurate riding, if the selection of the rear pillars was made incorrectly, or you bought a cheap counterfeit.

It should be noted that some speciesThe shock absorbers can be repaired using repair kits. They include rubber sealing rings, valves, nuts, oil seals. It is absolutely essential to replace the oil inside the shock absorber. This can increase the efficiency of the device.

Preparatory work

Only after you have decided what rack to install, you can start replacing. Before you start the repair, you need to do the following:

1. Mount the car on a flyover or observation pit. It is desirable to produce all works with such "comforts".
2. Under the front wheels put shoes that will not allow the car to move.
3. Open the trunk.
4. Loosen the rear wheel bolts. Since it is necessary to replace the posts in pairs, you need to hang the entire rear part.
5. Raise the left side with a jack, and then install under it a reliable support, in which quality you can use several wooden bars.
6. Then it is necessary to raise the right side and install the supports under it.

Be sure to remove the rear wheels completely. The suspension must be in an unloaded state, otherwise it will be very difficult to repair it. Do not install underneath the rear beam. This will cause the rack spring to be compressed.

Replacement

Further actions are the same when removing the left and right racks. For dismantling, you will need:

1. In the luggage compartment, remove the plug from the hole in which the shock absorber rod is located.
2. With the help of a spanner "on 17" twistnut, which secures the shock absorber rod. From turning it is necessary to hold the pieces with a key "for 8". You can also use a special tool.
3. Remove the lower bolt securing the rear stand VAZ-2114, keeping it from turning.
4. Carefully remove the entire rack.

If necessary, replace the spring. Check its length under load, as well as the condition of the metal. If there are even the slightest cracks, be sure to get new springs and install them. To strengthen the body can be installed in the luggage compartment spacer rear pillars VAZ-2114. It will reduce the roll when cornering, improve the stability of the car.

New shock absorbers are installed in the reverse order. First, they put a spring, cushions, bump, rubber anther. Try not to use old-fashioned anthers, made of hard plastic. They are very quickly destroyed. All bolts and nuts need to be put only new. If you buy a rear rack assembly VAZ-2114, the bolts and nuts in the kit will not, so they need to buy separately. Nuts must necessarily have plastic bushings, which will allow to fix the threaded connection as reliably as possible.