All articles about the device and repair of the front suspension of car VAZ-2106 Zhiguli and its modifications.
Description of the design of the front suspension Front suspension details: 1 - steering knuckle (2101-3001014/15); 2 - upper ball joint (2101-2904192-01); 3 - compression stroke buffer (2101-2904230); 4 - upper arm...
Front suspension — check of technical condition Periodically check the condition of the front suspension (see " Periodic maintenance "). It is more convenient to perform work related to checking or repairing suspension elements...
Wheel Alignment — Adjustment Wheel alignment angles are design parameters that determine the position of the wheels in the straight-line mode and in turns. Deviation of the wheel alignment angles from the...
Front wheel bearings — adjustment Increased clearances in the front wheel bearings lead to reduced service life, vibration when driving and accelerated tire wear. Over-tightened bearings get very hot and fail....
Hub — replacement of oil seal, grease and bearings We replace the hub bearing grease according to the maintenance schedule every 20,000 km. We replace the hub bearings in pairs with increased noise that cannot be eliminated by...
Front suspension shock absorber — replacement The shock absorber is replaced when fluid leaks from it or the ability to dampen vibrations is lost, the rod is deformed and the rubber-metal joints are destroyed. Shock absorbers...
Front suspension spring — replacement According to the length under the normalized load, the springs are divided into two groups: A - "long" and B- "short". Group A springs are marked with yellow paint, group B -...
Lower arm — removal and installation We remove the lower lever in case of mechanical damage or to replace the rubber-metal hinges. Details of fastening of the lower arm of the front suspension: 1 - self-locking nut...