Replacing the steering wheel of a VAZ 2114, 2115: how to remove and install

Replacing the steering wheel of VAZ 2113, VAZ 2114, VAZ 2115

Welcome! Steering wheel - many people change it to replace it with a new one, more beautiful or more convenient, but sometimes there are also people who change the standard steering wheel to a sports version, it’s up to you to decide whether to do this or not, but in a good frontal collision there will be a greater chance of squeezing in a car that has a factory injury-safe steering wheel, not a sports jelly, in addition, the size of the steering wheel also plays a very important role, so when buying a new steering wheel at a car store, pay attention to the size (the larger it is, the easier it will be for you to turn the steering wheel but if it’s too big, it won’t be comfortable for you), and also look at its thickness (with a steering wheel that’s too thin, your hands can slip off during a sharp turn, and turning such a steering wheel will be less convenient).
Note! In order to change the steering wheel, you will need to stock up on: Screwdrivers, as well as an extension or a wrench, you will need to put on a socket head of size “24”, thanks to this head you will be able to unscrew the central nut securing the steering wheel to which without an extension and You can’t really get to the collar, so you obviously can’t do without them; in addition, take a hammer and a special drift made of soft metal for the same central steering wheel mounting nut!

Summary:

When should you change your steering wheel? At your discretion, but we will give you a couple of tips, if you decide to change the standard steering wheel to a sports one, we do not recommend that you do this, firstly, as was said earlier, sports steering wheels are stiffer compared to standard factory ones, and even technical inspection You may not even be able to get through with such a steering wheel, so think for yourself whether you need it or not, in fact, it is best to install a standard one, which was originally installed from the factory, but the latest cars of the Samara 2 family were equipped with injury-safe steering wheels from the VAZ 2110, think about installing them or change it to the native one from Samara 2.

Note! The steering wheel has a metal part of which it is attached to the shaft with a nut, this metal part can be deformed if you pull the steering wheel hard and try to somehow break it (Don’t think that it is impossible to break it on a car), then most likely this part will be deformed and after this it will become much more difficult and inconvenient for you to turn the steering wheel, in general, when you encounter this, you will immediately understand that in the video at the very end of the article, by the way, the metal part at the steering wheel is also broken!

What kind of steering wheel can I install?

If you decide to replace your old steering wheel, it means that its appearance did not suit you in some way. Of course, the issue may be a breakdown or external damage, however, even in this case, you should consider installing third-party models. What if you like one of them much more than the previous steering wheel?

Sports models

When tuning their iron horses, car enthusiasts often look at sports steering wheels. Their appearance helps create the image of a fashionable racing car. The sports steering wheel has a smaller diameter than a regular steering wheel, which significantly improves maneuverability. In addition, it saves space inside the car. And various design options give room for creativity when styling the rest of the interior.

The design of a sports steering wheel can refresh the interior of the car

Unfortunately, sports steering wheel models have as many disadvantages as advantages. It is not as safe in a collision as the stock steering wheel. Its construction uses metal, so upon impact, the risk of serious injury increases. In addition, sports steering wheels are not equipped with airbags.

To install such a steering wheel you will need special adapters. They can be divided into two categories:

• cast;
• corrugated.

Moreover, the latter are much safer, since in the event of an accident they can fold up and absorb part of the energy.

The corrugated adapter for the sports steering wheel can fold upon impact, therefore it is considered injury-proof

Buy a sports steering wheel from trusted stores and from well-known manufacturers. Make sure you have the appropriate certificate. A poor-quality steering wheel, even with a corrugated adapter, can play a cruel joke on you if you get into an accident.

Steering wheels from other VAZ car models

Steering wheels from more modern models of VAZ cars, such as Lada Priora, Kalina or Granta, look prettier and are much more comfortable in the hands. Installing them will not be difficult, provided that you replace not only the steering wheel itself, but also the steering column column. Otherwise, the hub size will not match.

The Lada Kalina steering wheel looks more stylish and presentable than the standard part from a VAZ 2114 or 2115

Read on to learn how to choose the right steering wheel for the VAZ 2114 and VAZ 2115.

What you need to know when installing

Please note that not every steering wheel is suitable for installation on VAZ 2114 and VAZ 2115 cars. You need to choose a steering wheel with the same contact group as the original part.

choose a steering wheel with the same contact group as that of the VAZ 2114 and 2115

This is quite easy to do if you plan to install a steering wheel from other VAZ models. For example, a steering wheel with a Europanel from a VAZ 2110 is ideal for these purposes.

If you have chosen a Lada Kalina car, then its steering wheel should be marked 1118–3402010. With it you will also have to install the upper casing marked 2110–3403070–30, as well as the lower casing 2110–3403072–30.

To install a non-standard steering wheel on a VAZ 2114, use the steering shaft housing 2110–12

If you like sports models, then you will have to purchase a special adapter designed for VAZ 2113–2115 cars. This adapter is installed on the steering shaft, and the steering wheel is mounted on top. An adapter model suitable for this purpose is PROSPORT RS-04282.

for installing a sports steering wheel on VAZ 2114 and 2115 cars, the PROSPORT RS-04282 adapter is suitable

How to replace the steering wheel on a VAZ 2113-VAZ 2115?

Note! Do not forget that the signal of the car is an electrical part, so if you do not remove the negative terminal from the battery, then when you unscrew the central nut of the steering wheel using a metal head, the car will beep and to prevent this from happening, remove the terminal at the beginning, on how to do this, read the article: “Replacing the battery on a car” read point 1, in addition, remove the key from the ignition and turn the steering wheel all the way until it locks! (Also use a marker to place a mark on the steering wheel itself when it is in the locked position, and also install one on the instrument panel so that the marks are opposite each other)

Removal: 1) At the very beginning of the operation, use a screwdriver to pry up the trim that runs along the entire long steering wheel cover and then disconnect it, this trim, as you can see in the photo below, is attached to plastic holders, so it will not be difficult for you to disconnect it, but just be careful not break it, otherwise you will have to buy a new one, although you will most likely have it on the new steering wheel.

2) Now, using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the two central screws that secure the steering wheel cover, and when these screws are unscrewed, remove the cover.

3) Then, using an extension or a wrench with a cap on it, unscrew the same central nut (Indicated by the red arrow) that secures the steering wheel to the shaft, but you don’t need to unscrew this nut all the way, otherwise when you pull the steering wheel off the shaft, this nut will inertia will fly towards you and injure you in the end, so unscrew it only a few turns and then grab the steering wheel with your hands and rocking it, remove it from the shaft on which it sits, and then unscrew the nut all the way and calmly remove it without any effort steering wheel from a car.

Note! In the event that it sits dead, then take a hammer and a drift made of soft metal, in addition, stock up on an assistant (It will just be difficult without him), your actions: Hit the hammer made of soft metal with a hammer, this drift should be directed towards you and is pressed against the end of the steering shaft along it, then you will need to carry out the beating using a drift, and at this time let the assistant pull the steering wheel towards himself trying to pull it off the steering shaft!

Installation: If your new steering wheel is exactly the same as the previous one, you need to install it as follows: first, transfer the mark from the old steering wheel to the new one, then install the new steering wheel in its place so that the mark on the steering wheel and on the instrument panel match , in addition, screw the central nut of the steering wheel fastening by hand, or push it into the head, but so that it does not fall out of the head, insert something between the head and the nut, for example, as shown in the photo below, the strands from the wire can be inserted.

Note! If you choose the option with inserting wire strands, then in this case, too, you will only need to screw the nut, when it is pressed slightly onto the steering shaft, remove the wire strands from the coupling head and then completely tighten the steering wheel fastening nut, if after all done operations, the steering wheel is crooked, then perform all the operations again!

Something else we didn’t tell you is that if you need to change the contact ring of the horn (Usually, when it fails, the car’s signal stops working), then it is attached to only three screws by unscrewing which you can easily remove it, but when you be careful when pulling on it, there’s just a wire terminal connected to it from the bottom, you’ll see it right away, you’ll also need to disconnect it from the slip ring!

Dismantling process

There is electronics inside the steering wheel - the signal of a VAZ 2114 car, so first of all you need to disconnect the negative terminal of the battery. By turning the front wheelset to the “straight” position, you can begin dismantling:

1. The first step is to unscrew the seven screws on the covers located under the steering wheel. Once the fasteners are removed, the lower casing can be detached. The top section should only be removed when the steering column is pointing down;
2. After this, you need to remove the decorative trim. It has no fastenings, so it can be removed with a flat-head screwdriver. This must be done carefully, as the plastic here is fragile. Under the cover there will be two screws that hold the signal button - this also needs to be removed;
3. Next, you should unscrew the steering wheel fastening nut so that it stays on the shaft, that is, you do not need to completely remove it;
4. When the last fastening is removed, the steering wheel can be knocked down with a sharp blow and removed. In this case, a rubber hammer will help, as it will not damage the surface of the steering wheel.

Important ! The steering wheel in the VAZ 2114 sits tightly on the spokes, so with a sharp jerk the parts may be damaged. When the hub is removed from the spokes, you can finish the fastening nut.

Installing the steering wheel is done in the reverse order. An important point is the pointer switch ring. When installing, it must be rotated so that the pin can fit into the groove of the ring. If a non-standard product was purchased as a replacement, then the process is the same; the only differences can be in fastening and fixing.

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The VAZ 2114 and VAZ 2115 cars are part of the Lada Samara family. Their control wheels are not distinguished by graceful lines and ease of use, especially in earlier models. There is no need to talk about aesthetic pleasure here. It is clear that the owners of these cars probably feel the desire to replace the steering wheel with a part with the best design. But how to choose a suitable steering wheel, and is it possible to remove and install it at home? Let's try to figure it out together.

Dismantling the control wheel on the VAZ 2114 and 2115 is done in a similar way. But remember that according to the Code of Administrative Offenses, changing to a steering wheel that is different from the unusual one is considered an illegal modification to the control structure and control system of the car. Such tuning falls under Part 2.7 of Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses on driving a vehicle in the presence of defects or a criterion when its operation is prohibited. Nowadays, traffic police officers are quite zealous in catching violators of this article, so think carefully before starting the change process.

If you set a goal to remove and finally install a new control wheel, the following tools will be useful to you:

• new steering wheel (make sure the selected part is suitable for your car);
• set of screwdrivers with straight and Phillips slots;
• 24 mm socket head;
• pencil or marker;
• hammer (sometimes);
• a drift made of soft metal (included with the hammer);
• wire strands (sometimes).

Please note that upon completion of all work, you will have to remove traces of a pencil or marker from the steering wheel cover and front panel. To avoid problems with the next cleaning, consider the coating material of these parts of the interior. It makes no sense to use permanent, or as they are also called - indelible, markers, especially if the parts are covered with high-quality natural leather in a light color. The easiest way to remove marker is on an aqua base. However, it is better to use an ordinary pencil: it can be erased with an ordinary eraser.

How to remove the steering wheel in 2 minutes on a VAZ 2114/2115/2110

There is a signal inside the steering wheel that receives power from the battery, so you first need to turn off the power to the car. For this purpose, you simply need to reset the negative terminal. After which you can safely begin the dismantling process.

1. Remove the ignition key from the lock.
2. Turn the control wheel so that the system that locks the control shaft is activated. Your steering wheel is now locked in a straight position.
3. In order to then correctly install the new part while maintaining control accuracy, apply a mark to the control wheel with a pencil. Place a similar mark on the dashboard right next to it.
4. Using a straight screwdriver, pry the cover with the Lada inscription on the steering wheel and remove it. This element is attached using ordinary plastic fasteners, so removing it will not be difficult. But due to the narrow plastic, the part simply breaks. If you intend to continue using the old steering wheel, be careful.
5. Under the cover you can see two screws. They hold up the steering wheel cover. Unscrew them using a Phillips screwdriver and then remove the cover.
6. A large nut is visible in the very center of the structure. It should be unscrewed using a 24 mm socket.
7. It's just that the control wheel doesn't hold anything. If you set a goal to remove it, grab the steering wheel with both hands and personally pull each side towards you in turn. There is no need to be diligent. If the part has not been dismantled before, it will be quite difficult to move. Do not try to remove the part in one jump: you may get injured.
8. If attempts to remove the control wheel using the method described in point 7 are not successful, use a small hammer and drift. In addition to additional tools, you will need an assistant. One person from the pair must personally pull the steering wheel, and the second person must hit the drift attached to the end of the control shaft with a hammer.

Experts advise not to turn the central nut one hundred percent, because it can protect you from serious injury for which the steering wheel is designed to suddenly break off. Make a few turns while performing step 6, and when the part comes off the control shaft, unscrew it completely by hand.

Using this simple method, there is an option to dismantle the steering wheel on the VAZ 2114 and VAZ 2115.

If you decide to replace the old steering wheel, it means that its appearance did not suit you in some way. This may be due to breakdown or external damage, but even in this case, you should consider the option of installing third-party models. What if you like one there and not just the old helm?

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I had never re-tightened the steering wheel before, after reading a bunch of educational articles on this matter, I decided to try my hand at this too :) I watched the video, they made it so easy and simple, I think I can do it too, especially since I’ve already worked with eco-leather before , but... everything was simple in appearance, but in reality I encountered a lot of problems