Replacement of the front stand VAZ-2109 with your own hands: the repair procedure

Replace the front struts on the VAZ-2109necessary in case of breakage in them. From these elements of the suspension depends on comfort, and most importantly - driving safety. If you operate a car with worn stands, it will lead to the fact that the body will begin to gradually collapse. If there are small cracks on the windshield, they will increase. The front panel can also be destroyed. But this is nothing compared to what the body elements are experiencing.

Symptoms of rack malfunctions

To understand that it is necessary to replace the front struts, you need to pay attention to the main signs of damage. There are several of them:

1. The presence of oil stains on the shock absorber housing.
2. Mechanical damage to the elements of the front rack.
3. The destruction of the spring.
4. Bearing wear.

You can check the condition of the front pillar by sharply pushing on one side of the car, forcing the spring to fully compress. The body should return immediately to its original position and stop.

If he continues to hesitate, then it speaks ofthe fact that the suspension works on only springs. Shock absorbers are faulty, so the car body continues to move. In the event that you have identified a shock absorber failure, you will need to replace the front pillar on the VAZ-2109. Doing all the work with your own hands can be done quite simply.

Repair Tools

To do all the work correctly, you need the following tool:

1. Jack, and it is desirable to use hydraulic pneumatic or pneumatic.
2. Support under the car.
3. Wheel chasers.
4. Stripper for springs.
5. Key collection.
6. Penetrating grease.
7. Puller for tie rod end.
8. Pliers.

It is also advisable to have a workbench with a good vice to easily disassemble the front rack on the part.

What you need to purchase for replacement

Before replacing the A-pillar in the VAZ-2109, you will also need spare parts. You must purchase the following items in specialized stores:

1. Depreciation rack.It is advisable to choose items from well-known manufacturers to improve the performance of the car's suspension. To save, you can use the standard shock absorbers, which were installed at the factory.
2. Rubber or silicone bumpers placed on the shock absorber rod.
3. Anthers, preferably rubber, rather than plastic.
4. New bolts and nuts.
5. Springs, if the old are damaged.
6. Support bearings mounted at the top of the rack.

It is also advisable to purchase new rubbercushions to improve vehicle operation. If you wish, you can buy a complete stand assembly. To mount it, it is enough to completely throw out the old one and put a new one in its place. Installation of such a device will be much easier, and the efficiency of work is higher.

Removing the rack

Before starting work, be sure to follow these steps:

1. Place chocks for the rear wheels.
2. Raise the side to be repaired, pre-loosen the wheel mount.
3. Remove the wheel completely.
4. Then you need to unscrew the two nuts with the bolts that are used to mount the suspension strut to the wheel hub.
5. Take the brake pipe aside so as not to damage it.
6. Remove the pin from the hole in the steering tip, then unscrew the nut on it.
7. Install the puller and remove the steering pin pin from the steering knuckle.
8. The key for 10 unscrew the three nuts that secure the support bearing to the glass on the body. To carry out this work you need from the engine compartment.
9. After this work, you can easily dismantle the rack.

If necessary, repair or complete replacement of the front strut of the VAZ-2109. Photos of this suspension element is given in the article.

How to disassemble the front rack

In order to completely disassemble the front rack VAZ-2109, you need to perform the following steps:

1. Install a spring on the spring.
2. Evenly compress at least three turns of the spring.
3. Key 17 unscrew the nut on the stem of the shock absorber. Stock must be kept from rolling.
4. Remove the thrust bearing, spring, rubber elements.

На этом разборка стойки окончена.Recycling rubber elements is not recommended, as they have lost their qualities. Be sure to install new chippers, anthers, pillows. Some models of shock absorbers can completely disassemble and repair them.

But such actions are hardly advisable.to carry out, since not every experienced car mechanic will be able to carry out quality repairs, what can we say about amateurs. After all, you will need to completely disassemble the shock absorber, replace all worn-out elements, rinse the internal surfaces strongly, and then pour the oil inside.

Вот с последним пунктом могут быть проблемы — If you pour a few grams less, then the work of the shock absorber will be wrong. If you pour a little more, then the seals will collapse. Therefore, it is best to carry out a complete replacement of the front desk of the VAZ-2109, rather than to carry out several expensive repairs. After installing new racks be sure to adjust the camber and toe angles.