Front suspension repair VAZ-2101 Zhiguli

The device and operation of the front suspension
Front suspension (pic. 100) independent, on two transverse levers on each side, with coil springs, with telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers and anti-roll bar. Upper 13 and lower...

Determining the technical condition of the front suspension on a car
During each maintenance, as well as during repairs, the condition of the protective covers of the ball joints of the suspension is checked, paying special attention to the absence...

Checking and adjusting the angles of the front wheels
These works are performed on special stands. Wheel alignment angles must be checked after replacing or repairing suspension parts that affect these angles. At the new car (to...

Replacing grease in front wheel bearings
To replace the lubricant, loosen the wheel bolts and, after hanging the front of the car, remove the wheels. Having unbent the petals of the locking plates, unscrew the brake...

Removal and installation of a forward suspension bracket
To remove the front suspension, install the car on a lift or inspection ditch, tighten the parking brake, remove the front wheels and, holding the key A.50070 (wrench size 6 mm)...

Dismantling and assembly of suspension units
If the repair of the suspension requires a complete disassembly of its components, then it is more convenient to start directly on the car, before compressing the suspension...

Checking the technical condition of the front suspension parts
When checking, carefully inspect and make sure that the suspension arms, cross member, steering knuckles and springs are not deformed or cracked. In the presence of cracks and...

Replacement of rubber-metal hinges on the removed levers and on the car
With levers removed The lower arm is mounted on the mandrel 3 (pic. 115) and the press punch is pressed on the axis 1 of the lever until the hinge 2 is pressed out of the hole. To...