How to replace silent blocks on a VAZ-2106

Why do silent blocks need to be changed over time? There are several reasons for this:

Over time, rubber loses its elastic properties and begins to crack.
During use of the machine or during its maintenance, oil got onto the silent block.
Incorrect installation of the part.
Driving on very bad roads, of which there are a great many in Russia.

Everything is diagnosed quite simply. The first thing that should alert you is the deterioration in the responsiveness of the steering wheel. But this may not be the case only, let’s look further. The second sign of dead silents, the wheels are standing like a house. On the pit or on the lift, check the integrity of the rubber bands (they should not have cracks and they should not be squeezed out). You can take a crowbar or a pry bar and try to move the levers. They should not have free movement (should not dangle).

Replacing silent blocks of the lower arm

By its design, the rubber-metal element is made in the form of a non-separable part, which is non-repairable and only changes if it breaks. To carry out repairs, you need to prepare the following list of tools:

silent block remover;
ball joint remover;
keys at 13, 19, 22, 24;
hammer;
chisel;
mount;
lubricant (for example, WD-40);
jack.

Removing the lever consists of the following steps:

We jack up one of the sides of the car and remove the wheel.
Unscrew the fastening elements of the shock absorber and remove it.

Dismantling and installation of rubber-metal elements is carried out with one puller, and only the position of the parts changes.

Replacing joints without removing the lower arm

If there is no time or desire to completely disassemble the suspension, then you can replace the silent blocks of the lower arms without dismantling the latter. Having jacked up the front end on the desired side, perform the following steps:

We place a wooden stop under the lower ball joint. Its height should be such that when the jack is lowered the wheel does not hang out.

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without removing the lever.

Using a jack, remove the wheel where replacement work will be carried out.
Using a twenty-four millimeter wrench, the fastening nut is unscrewed from the lever axis. Now it is advisable to unscrew the nut that holds the steering tip. Afterwards, the disassembly procedure is carried out.
Using a twenty-four millimeter wrench, remove the nut that secures the ball joint.
The puller is used to unpress the bipod support pin (not a big problem if the puller is not at hand, then the lever is simply removed using a pair of thirteen keys).
Next, the nut that secures the axis of the upper arm is unscrewed and pulled out (here the owners of the “six” are lucky, since there is no need to tinker with the bumper mounting bolts like in the “fours”, “fives” and “sevens”).
The lever is transferred to a workbench and clamped between a vice.
Next, using a pre-prepared device, the silent blocks of the upper suspension arm of the VAZ 2106 are completely replaced.
After replacing the rubber-metal hinges, we mount the lever in its place in the reverse order, not forgetting to lubricate the axle before doing this. Oil, lithol, nigrol, etc. can be used as a lubricant. It is important to note that the axle nut does not need to be fully tightened. This process will be carried out under the weight of the vehicle itself.
The support is fixed and the wheel is mounted. The car is removed from the jack.

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Procedure for changing silent blocks

the upper suspension arm was carried out completely and successfully.

Removal

1. We prepare the car for operations (see “Preparing the car for maintenance and repair”).

22 mm socket wrench

Unscrew the two self-locking nuts of the lower arm axle and remove the thrust washers.

19 mm socket wrench

Unscrew the two nuts securing the lever axis to the cross member and remove the thrust washers.

6. Using a mounting spatula, press the lever axis away from the cross member and remove the lever.

Between the axle and the cross member (on the axle mounting bolts) there are washers necessary for adjusting the wheel alignment angles. They should not be removed from the bolts unless necessary. If washers need to be removed, their location should be marked.

7. When replacing the lever, remove the ball joint from it (see “Ball joints - replacement”). When replacing rubber-metal hinges, the support does not need to be removed.

8. Install the lower arm in a vice. To press out the hinge, screw the puller bolt onto the lever axis. The supporting part of the glass should rest against the lever. While holding the bolt from rotating, tighten the puller nut and press the rubber-metal hinge into the glass.

9. Similarly, press out the hinge on the opposite side of the lever and remove the axle.

Method for replacing products on the upper arm

It is noteworthy that the hinges are those elements that cannot be repaired. Therefore, it is clear that when they fail, old products need to be removed and thrown away, and new ones installed in their place. Before performing any actions to change the hinge block, you should prepare the following devices and tools:

special pullers for hinges and ball joints;
set of wrenches. Typically needed for 22, 24 and 13 mm;
chisel and hammer;
mount;
lubricant, “VD-40” is suitable.

A set of tools for removing and installing silent blocks.
There is no need to select special tools to replace silent blocks. Those listed in the list above will suffice.

Having picked up everything you need, you need to lift the car and remove the required wheel. Next you need:

Unscrew the front bumper bracket fasteners.
Remove the upper ball joint fasteners.
Unscrew the upper arm axle nut. At the same time, you must hold the axle, otherwise it will turn.
Remove the axle from the mount.
Remove the entire arm from the machine.
Using a special puller, press out the old products and put new ones in their place.

Hinge removal process

Preparatory stage

Whatever type of elements you choose, replacing them on the seventh VAZ model is done in the same way. You will need a number of tools and materials during the process. Here is the list:

pullers for the ball joint and the silent block itself;
chisel with hammer;
crowbar or pry bar;
set of spanners;
VD-40;
clean rags.

Before work you will need:

place the VAZ on a level surface and turn on the handbrake;
raise the front of the car with a jack;
install a more stable support under it;
remove the front wheels.

Spray all the bolts and nuts that you plan to unscrew with penetrating lubricant in advance - this will significantly simplify the task.

When is it necessary to replace silent blocks?

If you hear a distinct knocking sound in the suspension while driving, you may need to replace the silent blocks of the front control arms on VAZ classic models. Upon inspection, they may be deformed, the rubber is torn or covered with deep cracks, and the lever moves from its original position. Silent blocks are not repaired; if they fail, they must be replaced, fortunately they are not expensive.

Damage to the silent blocks makes the ride less comfortable, reduces the level of safety due to deterioration in handling, as play appears on the arms, the suspension becomes looser and the wear of the front tires sharply increases, and this is another signal that the silent blocks of the front suspension will need to be replaced.

What are silent blocks

A silent block is a special hinge made of steel bushings separated by a rubber insert. This element connects the nodes that make up the front suspension, as well as the rear. The soft layer helps dampen the vibration that accompanies vehicle movement.

The part in question can significantly extend the service life of more expensive suspension elements. At the same time, it itself breaks down quite quickly, so it has to be changed periodically.

In the case of the VAZ-2107, silent blocks on:

the front suspension is used to softly fix its arms;
rear - connect reaction rods that attach the chassis directly to the body.

Here it is worth mentioning one important nuance - depending on the location, silent blocks differ in size, so when purchasing an incomplete set you need to be as careful as possible. The parts under consideration are made not only on a rubber basis - there are options where polyurethane is used. The latter are considered the most reliable, but they also cost much more.

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Regardless of what type of silent blocks you purchased, you must constantly monitor their condition and change it as soon as its service life expires. This will eliminate a more serious problem - failure of the entire suspension.

A little theory

The silent block is one of the critical parts of the suspension of the VAZ-2106 car, with the help of which fastening elements of such units as:

shock absorbers;
anti-roll bar;
gear box;
jet thrust;
beam supports;
rear suspension rods.

Despite the apparent simplicity of the design, the rubber-metal hinge in the VAZ-2106:

ensures the mobility of suspension parts relative to each other;
withstands axial, radial and angular loads;
absorbs vibrations simultaneously in all planes.

During operation of the VAZ-2106, the silent blocks of the front suspension quickly wear out, which leads to a violation of the geometry of the front wheels and uneven wear of the tire tread. If they are heavily worn, wheel alignment adjustment does not produce results. The only way to get out of this situation is to replace worn out hinges.

The rubber-metal hinges of the rear suspension of the VAZ-2106 wear out in the same way. If the rear axle of the car has lost stability, and a characteristic knocking sound appears in the area of the rear axle when driving on an uneven road, then the rubber-metal hinges of the rear suspension also need to be replaced.

It is best to change pressed, heavily worn silent blocks on a VAZ-2106 car at a service station, whose specialists are equipped with the necessary tools, however, in case of urgent need, you can carry out this procedure yourself.

Symptoms of a problem

Every part installed on a machine has a limited service life. Moreover, the actual duration of operation is influenced by the conditions in which it takes place and the intensity of the process.

In the case of silent blocks, their resource is exhausted even when the car is stationary. In this situation, rubber is affected not by mechanical and dynamic loads, but by static loads, cold and heat, contact with fuels and lubricants and a number of other factors. Ultimately, the layer wears out and loses its integrity, which leads to increased vibration, suspension beating, etc.

The manufacturer indicates that the parts discussed in this article can be used for 90,000 kilometers if they are rubber. Next they must be changed. Cheap silent blocks do not have such strength - their service life, at best, is 50-65 percent of that mentioned above.

Polyurethane ones will last approximately 100,000 km, and this, according to many car enthusiasts, is their only advantage. For the rest:

such products are more difficult to install than rubber ones (this is impossible to do without a puller);
the suspension with them noticeably loses its softness.

Car owners who are forced to constantly use broken roads or even drive over rough terrain must remember: the moment for replacement in this case occurs after 50,000 kilometers of the vehicle.

The following very obvious signs indicate a faulty joint:

the car reacts late to sharp turns of the steering wheel;
while driving, a knock appears from the front suspension if the car crosses a bumpy area;
the presence of any deformations detected during regular inspection of parts, or any play that has appeared in them.

An important point - if you are not confident in your ability to well determine the condition of silent blocks, then it is better to entrust their inspection to the service station workers.

As noted above, before replacing, you should select high-quality new parts. Workshops usually recommend polyurethane ones, but not everyone can afford them, and therefore it is permissible to buy genuine rubber ones.

Replacing the lower arm silent block without disassembling the suspension

Replacing the lower silent blocks is a little more difficult, but don’t be afraid. It is necessary to unscrew the stabilizer so that the lever can move left and right. Next, we unscrew the nuts that hold the silent blocks of the lower arm and proceed to pressing out the silent blocks of the lower arm, this is quite simple to do, you need a bushing into which the silent block goes. Thus, having installed the bushing as in the photo below, we tighten the nut and push the lever back, and the silent block remains in place and the silent block will gradually come out of the lever. We do the same with the second silent block.

We see that the silent block is a little torn and has become unusable

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You can also remove the silent blocks using a chisel from the inspection hole.

Then you can start pressing in the new silent blocks, this must be done in the same way as removal, just insert the silent blocks on both sides, fix them with a nut on one side so that the lever does not move, and on the other, tighten the nut to press the new silent block into place.

New and old silent blocks

We insert silent blocks on both sides

Press in the new silent block from the back side

Attention. You only need to tighten the nuts on the lever axles (on the silent blocks) when the car is standing on wheels or on supports, that is, in a loaded state! If you clamp silent blocks on a suspended suspension, this can lead to their rapid rupture!

Installation

1. Having changed the position of the puller parts, we press the rubber-metal hinge into the lever.

2. Through the free hole in the lever, insert the axle with thrust washers.

3. From the side of the pressed rubber-metal hinge, install an outer thrust washer on the axle and screw in a new self-locking nut without tightening it.

4. Having changed the position of the puller parts, we press the second rubber-metal hinge into the lever.

5. Having installed the thrust shaped washer on the axle, tighten the self-locking nut.

6. Install the lower arm and other parts in the reverse order of their removal.

7. Without unloading the suspension, finally tighten the lever axle nuts and install the wheel.

8. After replacing the lever or rubber-metal joints, it is recommended to check and, if necessary, adjust the alignment angles of the front wheels (see “Wheel alignment angles - adjustment”).

How to Replace Silent Blocks on a VAZ 2106

How to replace silent blocks of a VAZ-2106

Quiet blocks Used in the design of cars of all models. They are rubber inserts between parts of the suspension, used to absorb vibrations and, accordingly, to ensure a smooth ride of the chassis. The silent blocks themselves are subjected to very high loads, which leads to their frequent failure.

In this article we will describe in detail how to replace silent blocks on a VAZ-2106; we provide step-by-step annotations and useful tips that will help you perform this complex Do-it-yourself function, without the involvement of car service specialists.

Tools and accessories needed to replace silent blocks

First, you will need to prepare all the necessary tools. Without them, it will be quite difficult to get to the silent blocks in the VAZ- 2106 and dismantle defective parts. So, for high-quality and convenient repairs you will need:

special tools for disassembling ball bearings, front levers, removing and installing a new metal and rubber hinge, as well as for pressing out the remote steering tips;
open-end wrenches, combination wrenches and 13, 22 and 24 mm wrenches;
connector;
fastening kit;
a thin and sharp chisel that allows you to carefully remove the lower silent blocks without removing the lever;
hammer.

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Additionally, you will need to prepare the new suspension components for installation on the car. today It is best to purchase polyurethane bushings that are several times different from your normal extended life.

But if your goal. make repairs at minimal cost, then you can make traditional rubber parts.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Replacing Upper Control Arm Quiet Assemblies

If the entire tool is ready for use, we begin to replace the rubber with metal loops, namely:

we lift the car and remove the wheel from the side where the work will be done;
unscrew the nuts holding the silent block and steering tip;
unscrew the mounting nut of the ball joint;
using a special puller, unpack the bipod pin support;
remove the nut that holds the front arm;
remove the lever, carefully clamp it in a vice and change the silent blocks using a special tool;
Install the lever in reverse order. After that, all you have to do is install the wheel and remove the jack. The same work is done on the other side.

Replacing quiet lower control arm blocks is much easier:

Having removed the nut holding the lever itself, take a special tool and press out the rubber-metal hinge;
We are carrying out preparatory work. Along the way, they need to be cleaned of dirt and carefully lubricated the seats for the new silent unit, as well as the axle and threads of the lever. This, firstly, will greatly facilitate further procedures; secondly, this will provide stronger fixation of the part;
click on the new silent block;
install the steering tips and insert the studs that secure these parts;
Tighten the upper and lower arm nuts.

The procedure for replacing silent blocks must be carried out under load. It is best to put your friends or acquaintances in the car in advance, and also put a load weighing 40 kg or more in the trunk.

Tighten the upper and lower arm nuts until the new bushing is installed. Otherwise, serious problems with the car's suspension may occur.

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Replacing Silent Blocks on a VAZ 2106

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design silent blocks

It looks like a rubber insert that is pressed inside 2 connected iron bushings. In case of critical wear or damage, this element must be replaced. They are connecting elements for fastening various components and devices from the car suspension to the box. The silent block perceives harmful vibrations and suppresses them. Since it can withstand heavy loads, it makes sense that failure is common.

If during subsequent maintenance of your vehicle it is discovered that the silent block filler has recovered, creating a network of cracks, you will need to replace the block to avoid the following problems. Top and faulty lower arm

have a significant impact on driving. In addition, the tread of the front tires begins to wear out significantly.

Preparing the instrument for the replacement procedure

Replacing silent blocks

VAZ
2106 begins with the acquisition and preparation of tools. The main thing is that the tool is the right size and easy to use. So replacing
a silent block is made, you will need:

Rubber support replacement tool.
Forearm Disassembly )
Tool for disassembling the steering tip (an irreplaceable thing when squeezing the remote steering tip).
Connector
Keys for twenty-two and twenty-four millimeters (horns, bell).
Key thirteen millimeters (mitre, cap).
Fastening kit.
Hammer.
The chisel is thin (it must be very sharp, since the lower silent blocks very often stick to the lower arm under pressure, and a chisel can be used to avoid the lever).

Since silent blocks play a very important role in the life of a car, their replacement. Quite a complex and time-consuming process, you don't need to try to save money. you need to buy quality branded hinges. Don't know what to take, rubber or polyurethane? Polyurethanes are desirable, but it should be noted that they are not cheap.

Algorithm for replacing silent hand blocks

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So, having purchased the necessary tools, we proceed directly to replacing the rubber-metal compound on the VAZ 2106

Using a jack, remove the wheel on which shift work will be carried out.
Using a twenty-four millimeter wrench, the fastening nut is unscrewed from the connection axis. It is already advisable to unscrew the nut that holds the steering tip. After the procedure they disassembled it.
Using a twenty-four millimeter wrench, a nut is attached to secure the ball layer.
The puller disassembles the toe support (this doesn't really matter if you didn't have a puller handy, in which case the lever is simply removed with a pair of thirteen wrenches).
Next, unscrew the nut securing the forearm and pull it out (here, the owners of the “six” are lucky, because they do not need to disturb the bumper mounting bolts of the “four”, “five” and “seven”).
The lever is transmitted to the machine and is clamped between presses.
Next, using a pre-prepared device, the equipment will replace the silent blocks of the forearm
suspension of the VAZ
2106 .
After replacing the rubber-metal hinges, we mount the lever in its place in the reverse order, not forgetting to lubricate the bridge in front of it. Oil, lithol, nigrol and others may be suitable as lubricants. It is important to note that you do not need to tighten the union nut all the way. This process will be carried out under the weight of the car itself.
The support is fixed, on wheels. The car has been removed from the jack.

Change silent blocks

shoulder is completely and successfully performed.

Replacing the rubber support of the lower arm without disassembling

Sequence for replacing the lower rubber link

Using a twenty-two millimeter wrench, we unscrew the lower arm mounting nut.
We use a special puller and compress the seat hinge. Here it was useful that the steering end was removed in advance, otherwise it would be impossible to bring the shooter into the silent part.
After removing the damaged blind block, the axle and threads must be cleaned and lubricated. The seat is also checked for damage. You need to be prepared for the fact that the silent block will be very difficult to insert back. In this case, the axle and lugs of the lower arm can be centered using a jack and fastening.
Using the prepared device, we push the silent block back onto the seat. We fix the moving joints and can assume that the job is done.
Let's turn over the previously removed steering tips. Don't forget to separate them.
Then tighten the nuts both on top and on top of the lower arm of the VAZ suspension 2106 . If you are going to follow this technology, then you need to perform this process with four passengers and an additional forty kilograms of cargo placed in the trunk.
If the specified number of assistants is not available, you can make one (its weight must be at least eighty kilograms). It will take place in the cabin, which corresponds to the axles of the VAZ 2106
, on which the nuts are tightened.

They are absolutely identical replacement rubber loops on the bottom and forearm on other wheels of the VAZ 2106

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Tools and accessories needed to replace silent blocks

First of all, you will need to prepare all the necessary tools. Without them, it will be quite difficult to get to the silent blocks in a VAZ-2106 car and dismantle failed parts. So, for high-quality and convenient repairs you will need:

special tools for dismantling ball joints, the upper arm, removing and installing a new hinge made of metal and rubber, as well as for unpressing the far steering tips;
open-end, ring and miter wrenches for 13, 22 and 24 millimeters;
jack;
set of mounts;
a thin and sharp chisel that will allow you to carefully dismantle the lower silent blocks without removing the lever;
hammer.

Additionally, you will need to prepare the new suspension components that will be installed on the vehicle. Today it is best to buy polyurethane silent blocks, which differ from ordinary ones in their service life increased several times.

But if your goal is to carry out repairs at minimal cost, then you can get by with traditional rubber parts.